Joe Gibbs – Dub Serial

This 1974 release is regarded as one of the first dub albums ever issued, 'Dub Serial' offers a variety of excellent riddims including a rendition of The Abyssinians anthemic roots piece 'Satta Massa Gana', the riddim from Dennis Brown’s 'Money In My Pocket', and Big Youth’s adaptation of Burning Spear’s 'He Prayed' riddim for his single 'Foreman & Frasier'.

The tracks feature many intriguing subtleties like unexpected tape rewinds and clipped, echoing drums with surging sounds. Another effective technique is the pairing of two mixes of the same song. While one version features a catchy organ riff, the other focuses on the underlying drums and bass. The dub version of Nicky Thomas’ Turn Back The Hands Of Time is also noteworthy, with its captivating opening lines leading into a bass-heavy arrangement. Despite its understated qualities, this record is full of charm and intrigue.