VA- Scratch And Company- Chapter 1 The Upsetters

Label: Clocktower

Reissued 2022, Originally released 1981

Placed within legendary reggae producer Lee “Scratch” Perry’s prolific discography, The Upsetters Chapter 1 stands out as one of the eccentric genius’s most interesting, adventurous works. Using a combination of established collaborators and new musicians, Perry creates a classic dub record that pulses with deep bass, echoing percussion and dissonant sound effects. Spiritual cuts (“When Jah Come”) are balanced by grand dub productions (“Tighten Up”), creating a cohesive, infectious sound that rivals the Upsetter’s finest material. After releasing Perry’s landmark album Blackboard Jungle Dub, Get On Down is proud to present another masterpiece from reggae’s supreme musical architect

Track listing:

1. The Upsetters–    Stratch The Dub Organizer
   
2. Johnny Lover & The Towerchanters–    Who You Gonna Run To
   
3. Lee & The Blue Bell–    Tighten Up
   
4. Val Bennett & The Upsetters–    Serious Joke
   
5. Brad Osbourne & The Towerchanters–    Little Flute Chant
   
6. Devion Iron–    When Jah Comes (Extended Version)
   
7. The Upsetters–    Stratch Walking
   
8. Lee Perry & The Black Arks–    Come Along
   
9. Ricky And Bunny–    Bush Weed Corn Trash
   
10. The Upsetters–    Curly Dub