The several albums Scientist cut off of Henry "Junjo" Lawes- and Linval Thompson-produced rhythms are generally all worth picking up -- especially if you're a fan of the lab-ensconced King Tubby protégé. And while particular standouts in this group of LPs include Scientist Meets the Space Invaders and Scientist Rids the World of the Evil Curse of the Vampires, this sports-themed battle on wax still qualifies as a heavy helping of progressive dub alchemy -- by way of an afterthought, Scientist had, in fact, already made his ...
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The several albums Scientist cut off of Henry "Junjo" Lawes- and Linval Thompson-produced rhythms are generally all worth picking up -- especially if you're a fan of the lab-ensconced King Tubby protégé. And while particular standouts in this group of LPs include Scientist Meets the Space Invaders and Scientist Rids the World of the Evil Curse of the Vampires, this sports-themed battle on wax still qualifies as a heavy helping of progressive dub alchemy -- by way of an afterthought, Scientist had, in fact, already made his "sports" debut "boxing" Prince Jammy on The Big Showdown. Resplendent with the Roots Radics' deep rhythmic backing, some tasty horn snatches, and Scientist's usual steely and effects-riddled mix, Scientist Wins the World Cup will provide some high-end dub listening of the galactically sporting kind. [Wins the World Cup was re-released on LP in 2016.] ~ Stephen Cook, Rovi
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Add this copy of Junjo Presents: Wins the World Cup [LP] to cart. $112.68, new condition, Sold by Entertainment by Post - UK rated 2.0 out of 5 stars, ships from BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOS, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2016 by Greensleeves Records.