Name: Rhythm Shower
Brand: The Upsetters

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

MOVLP3226C

Colour

Orange

Colour details

Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: Yes

Format detail

180 Gram Vinyl. Individually Numbered.

Format Music GB

Limited edition

1500

Release date

2023-01-13

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Little Amber Fish

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

8719262026414

Total Cap

1 / Extended format: Yes / LP / Orange

Artist

The Upsetters

Genre GB

Reggae / Dub

Label GB

Music On Vinyl

The Upsetters is a studio band formed in 1968 for the Upsetter label. Led by Lee Perry, they had three line-ups throughout their career. The first line-up, also known as Gladdy's All-Stars, recorded hits like "Man from MI5" and "Return of Django". In 1969, Perry collaborated with another band called The Hippy Boys for a European tour. After working closely with The Wailers until 1971, the Barrett brothers joined Bob Marley. From 1972 onwards, The Upsetters became a floating band with ever-changing members. During the Black Ark era (1974-1979), Boris Gardiner and Earl "Chinna" Smith were part of the core group.
Throughout their existence from 1968 to 1986, The Upsetters worked with various talented musicians including Aston "Family Man" Barrett on bass and Carlton Barrett on drums. They also collaborated with notable keyboardists such as Glen Adams and Winston Wright. Guitarists like Alva Lewis and Earl "Chinna" Smith added their unique touch to the band's sound while saxophonist Tommy McCook and horn players Vin Gordon and Bobby Ellis brought soulful melodies to their music.
With vocals provided by Lee Perry himself along with Dave Barker, Leo Graham, Max Romeo, and Jah Lion at different times, The Upsetters created an impressive discography that showcased their versatility across genres like

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Between the twin pillars of Cloak and Dagger and Blackboard Jungle Dub, the superlative, yet often overlooked, Rhythm Shower album was also released in '73. Originally issued in a very limited Jamaican pressing with no sleeve, it became better known when re-released by the Trojan label as part of its 3 LP, and later 2-CD set, The Upsetter Collection, first issued in 1986. Despite its obscurity, Rhythm Shower is a pivotal album in Perry's career as a producer and bandleader; it finds him beginning to experiment with dub and developing his singular studio sound that would come to full maturity in subsequent years. Whereas earlier albums offered plenty of instrumental versions, on Rhythm Shower, Perry really begins employing the studio sleight of hand that would become part and parcel for what was then the emerging art form of dub - dropping voices and instruments in and out of the mix to create a trippy, hypnotic effect. Not to go unnoticed is the mighty Upsetters themselves, whose revolving crew of musical heavyweights included Bob Marley and The Wailers future rhythm section Aston "Family Man" Barrett on bass and drummer Carlton Barrett. The powerhouse rhythms they forged give Perry all the space he needs to work his mojo at the mixing desk. With one foot planted firmly in the celebrated sound of the time and the other stepping assuredly into the future, Rhythm Shower is essential listening for any fan of Reggae, Dub or Lee Perry. This is crucial music. This is classic Scratch.

Rhythm Shower

Music GB