Name: The Overdub
Brand: Yard Act, Mad Professor

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

4800989

Colour

Purple

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Discogs ID

[r25176940]

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

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Extended format: No

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2022-11-15

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Universal

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

0602448009890

Total Cap

1 / Black / LP

Artist

Yard Act

Mad Professor

Genre GB

Alternative / Modern

Label GB

Zen FC / Island

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Based in Leeds, UK, Yard Act is a minimalist rock group. Their debut album, "Dark Days" (2022), was shortlisted for the 2022 Mercury Prize.
Yard Act is a British rock group known for their unique minimalist sound. Hailing from Leeds, UK, they have quickly gained recognition in the music industry.
Their debut album, "Dark Days," released in 2022, has garnered critical acclaim and was even shortlisted for the prestigious 2022 Mercury Prize.

Dub reggae producer Mad Professor was born in 1955 in Georgetown, Guyana. He is best known for running the Ariwa label.

With a career spanning several decades, Mad Professor has become an influential figure in the world of dub reggae music. His unique production style and innovative techniques have earned him recognition and respect from both fans and fellow musicians alike.

Through his label Ariwa, Mad Professor has released numerous albums and worked with a wide range of artists, showcasing his talent for creating mesmerizing dub soundscapes. Whether you're a long-time fan or new to the genre, Mad Professor's music is sure to captivate and transport you to another world.

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The Overdub is a reimagining of Yard Act's Mercury Prize shortlisted debut album The Overload. Yard Act approached legendary dub pioneer Mad Professor to create The Overdub, and the result is a spectacular and surprising reconstruction of their debut LP The Overdub, currently available on exclusive vinyl via Rough Trade.&nbsp;

The Overdub is inspired by Mad Professor's dub reworking of Massive Attack's Protection and comes complete with artwork by Rufus Dayglo that might just reference that very record..

Speaking about The Overdub, frontman James Smith says:&nbsp;"Back when I first moved to Leeds and discovered Jumbo records, I used to treat myself to a record with my student loan once every two or three weeks (bloody students, scrounging bastards). Jumbo always had (and still does have) an excellent dub/ reggae selection - and actually released reggae records on its own 'Jumbo label' imprint back in the 70s (how ace is that!?).I had a grounding in reggae from my dad who'd turned me onto the likes of Burning Spear and Linton Kwesi Johnson, but didn't really know much about dub music beyond a Bob Marley record produced by Lee 'Scratch' Perry he'd given me called African Herbsman. I started dabbling in dub off the back of that. After a few choice 'Scratch' cuts and King Tubby best of, I bought the Jah Shaka meets Mad Professor record in Jumbo purely because I liked the artwork and because I thought the name was cool. What a purchase. I've been a fan ever since. From his work with Lee Scratch Perry through U-Roy and of course not forgetting his masterful reinterpretation of Massive Attack's Protection - the Mad Prof truly is a living legend and it is an absolute honour to have had him stick his dubby fingers all over The Overload.

We're such a vocal heavy band by trade, so it's really ace to hear his reimagining's of the tracks largely stripped of that. His bass heavy mixes, for me, are a gorgeous reminder of what supports my ramblings, a reminder of the man I made them with, the backbone of this band, and the genesis of all these musical ideas that started off our adventure together. These mixes pay tribute to the man with 4 strings, those low end things, Mr. Ryan Needham, and whenever I hear this record, not only will I be reminded of the Mad Professor's greatness, but of our Ry's as well. NOW GO BLOW SOME SPEAKERS!"

Mad Professor adds: "The Overdub is the natural title. When presented with the project, I thought to treat it in the most creative way possible, working with Joe Ariwa, Black Steel, and Horseman. Naturally with such a team, the over dubs, came before the dubs!!!"

The Overdub

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Discover The Overdub by Yard Act on exclusive vinyl. A reimagining of their debut album, this spectacular reconstruction is a must-have for music lovers. Available now via Rough Trade.