Reissue
First released in 1981 on the Silver Camel label, Three The Hard Way sees its first-ever vinyl reissue courtesy of Italian imprint Lantern Records. The Scientist cuts were mixed at the legendary King Tubby’s studio, while Barnabas and Maxie handled their dub sessions at Channel One. Produced by Al Campbell, the three Maxie tracks incorporate vocal fragments, unlike the purely instrumental dubs from Scientist and Barnabas. The source of the vocal version of each dub remains unclear. They may trace back to earlier productions by Al Campbell or collaborations with other artists. Given Campbell’s dual role as producer and singer, it’s quite possible that some of these dubs originated from his own vocal recordings.
Review
Fully licensed and remastered for this long overdue reissue of a rather obscure dub classic, this 1981 masterpiece by Al Campbell returns on vinyl for the first time and is considered one of the singer and producer's best work. Originally put out on the small Silver Camel label, the record features the legendary Barnabas and Maxie on the desk at Channel One, with iconic mixes by Scientist at King Tubby's legendary studio, all of which add depth and spaced out magic to the sound. It's packed with roomy dubs, lo-fi percussive patter, meandering low ends and a widescreen acoustic field that extends all around you which make it a true hidden gem finally getting the spotlight it deserves.
Lancelot "Maxie" McKenzie, Scientist & Barnabas – Three The Hard Way
Format: CDr
Country: US
Released: 2010
Genre: Reggae
Style: Dub
Source: Digital
1. Scientist - Feed Back (Dubstyle) 3:14
2. Barnabas - Prophecy In (Dub) 3:46
3. Maxie - Ganja Syrup 3:53
4. Scientist - Cultured (Dub) 3:59
5. Barnabas - Cool Rock 4:17
6. Barnabas - Murder 3:43
7. Maxie - Blood Light 3:49
8. Scientist - The Winner 3:08
9. Barnabas - Bionic Skank 3:38
10. Maxie - Master Piece 4:04
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