I'll throw some stuff out as I'm an avid listener of more "modern" dub. I like the classics like King Tubby and the often overlooked Horace Andy but I'll focus on some newer stuff.
Rhythm & Sound-The Versions & The Artists. This stuff is just great! Basic Channel were a very influential "minimal techno" act from over 10 years ago that are just now starting to be recognized for the geniuses that they are. Now they've moved on to produce some suprisingly authentic dub with simply amazing production. Very minimal in nature with not too much of the typical up-stroked guitar but more of the teutonic basslines and eerie/distant synth effects. They released a bunch of 10" records teaming up with dub vocal stars that had a vocal and a dub side. The Versions is the compilation of all the dubs and The Artists includes all the vocal sides. They're both awesome.
Adrain Sherwood-Never Trust A Hippy(released a year or so ago on Real World). Adrian's work was touched on earlier in the post and I think he deserves more. This was technically his first self-penned album under his own name. Although this album touches on many differrent styles it is a showcase for impeccable production and just CRAZY audio tricks/effects. Sounds great really loud. On a more traditional note his work with Creation Rebel is great but hard too find. If you can track down a copy of Historic Moments Vol I or II jump on them. They're great starts that compile some of my favorite stuff.
Sub Oslo-The Rites Of Dub & Dubs In The Key Of Life. Hard to believe that one of the best newer dub acts hails from Denton, TX. I was turned on to these guys at a hi-fi shop to boot which embarassed me because I'm usually the one going in and schooling them. Me--->"Take off that damn Diana Krall and put THIS on."
Various Artists-Planet Dub. A 2cd techno-tinged dub compilation that is VERY good despite the weed-smoking munchkin on the album cover. One great subwoofer workout.
Bob Marley-Dreams Of Freedom: Ambient Translations of Bob Marley in Dub. Another producer extraordinaire Bill Laswell was given free reign to the Marley vault and came up with this super-chilled masterpiece. He's done the same for Carlos Santana/John McLaughlin and Miles Davis. All are highly recommended. Bill has MANY(and I mean MANY) releases on his own that are really good. A like the Divination series and the sampler Axiom Dub.
So the 5 albums to buy are:
Rhythm & Sound-The Artists
Creation Rebel-Historic Moments Vol. 2
Sub Oslo-The Rites Of Dub
Various-Planet Dub
Bob Marley-Dreams Of Freedom
Rhythm & Sound-The Versions & The Artists. This stuff is just great! Basic Channel were a very influential "minimal techno" act from over 10 years ago that are just now starting to be recognized for the geniuses that they are. Now they've moved on to produce some suprisingly authentic dub with simply amazing production. Very minimal in nature with not too much of the typical up-stroked guitar but more of the teutonic basslines and eerie/distant synth effects. They released a bunch of 10" records teaming up with dub vocal stars that had a vocal and a dub side. The Versions is the compilation of all the dubs and The Artists includes all the vocal sides. They're both awesome.
Adrain Sherwood-Never Trust A Hippy(released a year or so ago on Real World). Adrian's work was touched on earlier in the post and I think he deserves more. This was technically his first self-penned album under his own name. Although this album touches on many differrent styles it is a showcase for impeccable production and just CRAZY audio tricks/effects. Sounds great really loud. On a more traditional note his work with Creation Rebel is great but hard too find. If you can track down a copy of Historic Moments Vol I or II jump on them. They're great starts that compile some of my favorite stuff.
Sub Oslo-The Rites Of Dub & Dubs In The Key Of Life. Hard to believe that one of the best newer dub acts hails from Denton, TX. I was turned on to these guys at a hi-fi shop to boot which embarassed me because I'm usually the one going in and schooling them. Me--->"Take off that damn Diana Krall and put THIS on."
Various Artists-Planet Dub. A 2cd techno-tinged dub compilation that is VERY good despite the weed-smoking munchkin on the album cover. One great subwoofer workout.
Bob Marley-Dreams Of Freedom: Ambient Translations of Bob Marley in Dub. Another producer extraordinaire Bill Laswell was given free reign to the Marley vault and came up with this super-chilled masterpiece. He's done the same for Carlos Santana/John McLaughlin and Miles Davis. All are highly recommended. Bill has MANY(and I mean MANY) releases on his own that are really good. A like the Divination series and the sampler Axiom Dub.
So the 5 albums to buy are:
Rhythm & Sound-The Artists
Creation Rebel-Historic Moments Vol. 2
Sub Oslo-The Rites Of Dub
Various-Planet Dub
Bob Marley-Dreams Of Freedom