Name: Action Battlefield
Brand: New Age Steppers

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ONULP3

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Black

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Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2021-03-26

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Supplier US

Redeye

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Sales:8.875

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5060263722748

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

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New Age Steppers

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New Age Steppers is a British dub project that was formed in 1980 by Adrian Sherwood and Ari-Up. The group featured a diverse lineup of musicians from Jamaica as well as British artists from the punk and post-punk scenes. Known for their unique blend of dub, reggae, and punk influences, New Age Steppers quickly gained recognition for their innovative sound. With an impressive discography spanning several decades, their music continues to captivate audiences worldwide.

As pioneers of the dub genre, New Age Steppers have left an indelible mark on the music industry. Their experimental approach to music production pushed boundaries and challenged traditional conventions. By incorporating elements of punk and reggae into their sound, they created a distinctive style that set them apart from their contemporaries.

With a constantly evolving lineup throughout their career, New Age Steppers collaborated with numerous talented musicians who brought their own unique contributions to the group's dynamic sound. This collaborative spirit allowed them to explore new sonic territories and create groundbreaking music that resonated with listeners across genres.

New Wave / Post Punk

The quickfire follow-up to the New Age Stepper’s self-titled debut, this set was also issued in 1981. A perhaps more melodic and accessible record than its predecessor, the bulk of the album is versions of tunes sourced from reggae imports of the period, featuring radical interpretations of songs by Bim Sherman, Horace Andy and B.B. Seaton.

Ari Up of the Slits takes more of a frontwoman role here, singing lead on most tracks, and bringing a lot of her own indomitable personality to bear on the material, even breaking briefly into German for her take on “Problems”! It also features the vocal debut of a very young Neneh Cherry on “My Love”. The rhythms are rock solid, laid down by the crack team of Eskimo Fox, Crucial Tony and George Oban, having honed their skills on sides by Creation Rebel and Aswad, with everything expertly dubbed through the mixing desk of Adrian Sherwood. 

Action Battlefield

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