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Startseite  This Week  Roots / Lovers Rock  Roots / Lovers Rock
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New releases this week: Roots/Lovers Rock

New Roots/Lovers Rock vinyl in stock + the latest preorders
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Singles
Wrong Way
Cat: BJR 45034. Rel: 16 Jan 25
Amami - "Wrong Way" (3:36)
Amami & Vibronics - "Wrong Way Dub" (3:15)
Review: Amami's 'Wrong Way' is a dub-infused track that exemplifies the genre's rich, immersive qualities. The song opens with a deep, resonant bassline that anchors the composition, while subtle percussion elements add a rhythmic complexity. The dub version on the B-side further enhances the track's atmospheric depth, offering a more stripped-back interpretation that allows the intricate soundscapes to emerge more prominently. The release underscores Amami's adeptness at blending traditional dub elements with contemporary production techniques, resulting in a track that is both rooted in the genre's history and forward-thinking in its execution.
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 in stock $13.88
I & I Stand
Cat: DSR 051. Rel: 16 Jan 25
Ash & Willow - "I & I Stand" (2:55)
The Shades - "Brother Sun, Sister Moon" (3:17)
Review: Darker Shades Of Roots explores just that and has done so expertly over the course of a half-century of releases to date. The New Year starts off for them with another tasteful two-tracker that pairs a couple of contemporary artists. Ash & Willow are up first and offer 'I & I Stand' which has classic melodica leads worked into a tight rhythm that's detailed with earthy guitar riffs and lush chords, and of course some fine mic work. The Shades's 'Brother Sun, Sister Moon' then comes through with more whimsical melodica sounds and moodier vocals.
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 in stock $12.32
The Heart Of All Men
Cat: DSR 049. Rel: 16 Jan 25
Ash & Willow - "The Heart Of All Men" (2:46)
The Shades - "Revelation 21" (2:36)
Review: As the Darker Shades Of Roots label hurtles towards its 50th release, it turns to the fine pairing of Ash & Willow. This fledgling outfit debuted in 2016 but has been slow to release. Last year was a busy one with a trio of new 7"s that are now finally arriving to us. 'The Heart Of All Men' opens up this one with slow-motion rhythms and some organic percussion that adds the detail. On the flip, the ice picks up a little and the sun shines down bright over meandering leads on The Shades's 'Revelation 21.'
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 in stock $12.32
Challenge Yourself
Cat: DSR 047. Rel: 16 Jan 25
Ash & Willow - "Challenge Yourself" (2:53)
The Shades - "Grow More Loving" (3:07)
Review: Ash & Willow have music in their catalogue as far back as 2016, but very little since. last year proved to be a busy one with not one but three new singles produced. They all come on the Darker Shades Of Roots label and are available with us now. This one features all their signature styles - authentic, organic reggae rhythms with conscious lyrics and melodies that linger long in your mind. 'Challenge Yourself' is a fine example of that here and on the flip is The Shades with the instrumental dub 'Grow More Loving'.
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 in stock $12.32
Elementary My Dear Dubstoned
Cat: DSR 7002. Rel: 16 Jan 25
The Sherlock Horns - "Elementary, My Dear Dubstoned" (4:36)
Variedub - "Elementary, My Dear Dub" (4:36)
Review: This crucial dub drop comes with a powerful roots track that invites you to enjoy an incredible collaboration with The Sherlock Holmes, one of the most dynamic horn sections in the sound system scene. Produced to perfection by Variedub, the track blends rhythmic warmth with musical strength. Side A delivers an uplifting brass melody with a lively dialogue between trombone and sax and is complemented by dub moments and melodica phrases, all built around a One Drop rhythm. On Side B, the Dub version unfolds with rich reverb and delay effects that embody Variedub's signature style.
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 in stock $15.16
Cherish The Day/Nothing Comes Between Us: The Unreleased Versions
Cherish The Day (Lovers Rock version) (5:07)
Nothing Can Come Between Us (Disco version) (5:09)
Review: Who doesn't love a bit of sophisticated soul? We certainly do and it's always good to hear some reworks of the soul great's finest cuts for the dancefloor. And that's what we have here on a new 7" that opens with a disco version of 'Nothing Can Come Between Us' and doesn't go hard, instead building in some gentle drums and lo-fi melodies, swooning vocals and a mystical late night sense of romance. On the flip, we get a lovers rock version of 'Cherish The Day' which adds plenty of lovely guitar lines to bring that island vibe while the shuffling drums lock you in gently.
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 in stock $11.30
The Man Who Sold The World (reissue)
Cat: JAMWAX 33. Rel: 15 Jan 25
The Wally Brothers - "The Man Who Sold The World" (2:37)
Wally's All Stars - "The Man Who Sold The World" (instrumental) (2:25)
Review: On Side-1 of this 45, a rootsy rendition breathes new life into the original track, transforming it into a laid-back, soulful cover of an alternative classic. The Wally Brothers' 7" reissue of 'The Man Who Sold The World' offers a fresh reggae twist on the iconic David Bowie classic, later popularised by Nirvana. The reggae rhythms, smooth basslines and heartfelt vocals make this version uniquely their own, while still honouring the song's original power. Side-2 delivers a dub version of the track, providing a dynamic instrumental take that emphasises the groove and atmosphere. The dub's subtle effects and stripped-back sound, meanwhile, will excited DJ's looking for a cool groove to play.
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 in stock $16.20
Hooligan
Hooligan (12")
Cat: SF 12001. Rel: 15 Jan 25
Zion Irie - "Hooligan" (3:45)
Macca Dread - "Hooligan Dub" (3:45)
Ras Tweed - "Point Finger Pon" (4:18)
Macca Dread - "Dub Finger Pon" (4:18)
Review: The talented vocalists Zion Irie and Ras Tweed grace us with their powerful voices once more here. They come over vibrant riddims crafted by Macca Dread and supported by an exceptional ensemble that includes Benyah who adds soulful brass, Crucial Rob who brings rhythmic depth on kete and cuica, while the Irie Mates deliver uplifting backing vocals and bluesman Danos enhances the sound with his harmonica. With conscious lyrics and dynamic instrumentation, their collaboration blends artistry and energy and the final touch of excellence comes from mastering by Amir El Sawah, ensuring the music resonates with real clarity and low-end impact.
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 in stock $15.94
Alben
Mango Tree Showcase
Cat: BAT 015. Rel: 15 Jan 25
Echo Minott - "Are You Ready?" (3:25)
Dub Shepherds - "Dub Is Ready" (3:26)
Echo Minott - "Mister Big Man" (3:42)
Dub Shepherds - "Mister Big Dub" (3:41)
Echo Minott - "Mango Tree" (3:20)
Dub Shepherds - "Mango Dub" (3:24)
Echo Minott - "Business Girl" (2:58)
Dub Shepherds - "Business Dub" (3:41)
Echo Minott & I Fi - "Ram Dancehall" (4:09)
Dub Shepherds - "Ram Dub" (5:00)
Review: Noel Phillips aka. Echo Minott opens up the Mango Tree Showcase with a rallying cry to conquer Babylon. Such a claim encapsulates the vibe of this record, one of several to grace and immortalise the Dub Master Clash project: a 2016 concept that saw and heard several dub producers "battle it out", so to speak. A solid friendship was thus born between the Jamaican and the young Clermont-Ferrand producers; and from these so-called "reverb and echo clashes" came the first 12" maxi of the series, 'This World Is Inna Mess'. You don't hear that one here, though: instead, the Dub Shepherds have since met with Echo Minott, who greeted them at the Bat Records studio with a further bagful of dubs and roots from the time - all of which make up the Mango Tree showcase.
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 in stock $22.37
New preorders this week
Singles
FORTHCOMING
Hail Him
Hail Him (clear vinyl 12")
Cat: WHODEM 031. Rel: 31 Jan 25
Hail Him
Hail Him (Dubplate mix)
Rastaman A Trod It In A Babylon
Dub It In A Babylon
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est. release 31 Jan 25 $12.32
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FORTHCOMING
Soundboy Killa
Soundboy Killa (limited 7")
Cat: CYC 000. Rel: 03 Feb 25
Soundboy Killa (Allergies remix)
Jump On It (Guadi & Don Letts dub)
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est. release 03 Feb 25 $13.11
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FORTHCOMING
I Feel The Spirit
Cat: WHODEM 046. Rel: 31 Jan 25
El Indio - "I Feel The Spirit"
J Robinson WhoDemSound - "I Feel The Dub"
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est. release 31 Jan 25 $11.82
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FORTHCOMING
There She Goes
Cat: PARK 1063. Rel: 31 Jan 25
There She Goes
Together Again
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est. release 31 Jan 25 $13.88
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FORTHCOMING
Ai
Ai (7")
Cat: TB1 145. Rel: 24 Jan 25
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est. release 24 Jan 25 $14.14
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Alben
FORTHCOMING
Studio One Showcase 45: Expanded Edition
VARIOUS
Cat: SJRLP 546. Rel: 28 Feb 25
Freddie McGregor - "Beat Down Babylon"
Cornel Campbell - "No Man's Land"
Judah Eskender Tafari - "Danger In Your Eyes"
Tony & Howie - "Fun It Up"
Liberation Group - "Namibia"
Winston Francis - "Love Me Today, Not Tomorrow"
Roland Alphonso - "Jah Shakey"
Joe Higgs - "Dinah"
Brown Eagle - "Natural Living"
Freddie McKay - "So Long, Farewell"
Jackie Mittoo - "Mixing"
The Heptones - "How Can I Leave You"
The Skatalites - "Sudden Destruction"
Lone Ranger - "Dance A Fe Cork"
Horace Andy - "Mamie Blue"
Johnny Osbourne - "Run Up Your Mouth"
Bob Marley And The Wailers - "One Love"
The Cables - "What Am I To Do"
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est. release 28 Feb 25 $27.50
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