Wednesday 20 October 2021

From Conception To The Grave

Today's selection is a nod to the genre-hopping genius that is Dubmaster Dennis Bovell MBE. Lovers Rock, Dub, Post-Punk, Pop, Reggae, Poetry all threaded together by a singular talent.
 
Aside from his legendary work with Janet Kay, The Slits and The Pop Group, Dennis Bovell has been synonymous with Linton Kwesi Johnson's musical career. Another frequent collaborator has been Edwyn Collins, from Orange Juice to Collins solo, and taking in a shared guest spot on Trevor Jackson's Playgroup project along the way. 
 
In the summer, Dennis Bovell released a cover of What A Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong. He has also recently dubbed up The Pop Group's 1979 debut album. Y In Dub is available via Bandcamp and various other outlets on 29th October.
 
1) Surrey With The Fringe On Top (Ska Be Doo Za): Black Beard (1978)
2) You'll Never Know (Dub) (Remix By Dennis Bovell): Edwyn Collins (2007)
3) Reality Poem (Album Version By Linton Kwesi Johnson & Dennis Bovell): Linton Kwesi Johnson (1979)
4) Feel No Way (Album Version By Dennis Bovell): Janet Kay (1980)
5) Forces Of Oppression (Edit By Dennis Bovell): The Pop Group (1980) 
6) Swanky Modes (Dennis Bovell DubMix): JARV IS... (2021)
7) 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover (Album Version By Trevor Jackson & Mark 'Spike' Stent) (Cover of Paul Simon): Playgroup ft. Shinehead, Dennis Bovell & Edwyn Collins (2001)
8) Make Believe (Let's Pretend) (Special Extended Version By Dennis Bovell): Thompson Twins (1981)
9) Clichéd Dub Slave: Adrian Sherwood ft. Dennis Bovell (2007)
10) Flesh Of My Flesh (Long Version By Dennis Bovell): Orange Juice (1983)
11) Empire Road: Matumbi (1978)
12) Tell Tale Signs (Extended Version By Dennis Bovell): Bananarama (1983)
13) Dub Her In (Version By Dennis Bovell): Steve Mason (2011)
14) Love Und Romance (Album Version By Dennis Bovell): The Slits (1979)
15) Africa (Is Our Land) (12" Mix By Dennis Bovell): Joshua Moses (1978)
16) Silly Dub: Dennis Bovell ft. Janet Kay (1993)

From Conception To The Grave (1:03:41) (KF) (Mega)

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