Voice Of Authority - Very Big In America Right Now
I do hope that I am not dulling the senses too much with all this heavy On-U Sound stuff. Whilst I can appreciate all this dub isn't to everybody's taste, it has been a re-revelation to me, at least, to re-sample all these releases again. I upped this album back in the early days of the blog (about 6 years ago) and now would seem to be a good time to do it lossless justice.
This was very much an Adrian Sherwood solo album, and the first to show a distinct move away from reggae and dub towards the heavy electronic sound which became evident on his work with Mark Stewart, Tackhead and others. Experimental industrial beats with numerous overdubs and samples, and the occasional female vocals (though not credited I would guess it's Shara Nelson). Apparently roasted peanuts were very big in America back then. This is very very good - play loud!
Originally released on an a vinyl album licensed to Cherry Red Records (BRED 62) in 1984, Ripped here to quality lossless flac from a compact disc.
A1. Short Intro/Knock The House DownA2. Very Big In America Right Now
A3. Middle East Power Station
A4. In Another World
B1. Stopping And Starting
B2. Technical Miracle
B3. Slipped Disco
B4. Grand Prix
B5. Feeling Wild
For my part, let me assure you that I am absolutely delighted to see all this On-U material being made available. You have posted stuff - like this album - that I despaired of ever hearing again. Thank you so much and keep up the good work!
ReplyDeleteThanks there is more to come. I am slightly concerned how "toppy" some of the vinyl rips sound. I can only guess its the cheaper quality vinyl used back in the mid-eighties. I hve just ripped PIAB Vol2 to 24 bit and am considering revisiting high rez for this post but you can hear every crackle.
DeleteThanks for posting these rips. Just one fantastic album after another. All the best for 2015!!!
ReplyDeleteI'd like to re-iterate the previous anonymous comment - this is amazing stuff, thanks so much and keep it coming. Don't mind a bit of crackle, myself, so no complaints from me.
ReplyDeleteThis is brilliant stuff, a real treat - keep it coming. As I said earlier, it is like Sunday afternoons on Radio Lancashire revisited!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely... I can't thank you enough for putting up all this On-U stuff... so hard to find... Wow. Keep it coming. Cheers!
ReplyDeletedamn really wanted to hear this one but keep getting file over limit - guess this series of posts is super popular / also I can't personally see point in 24 rips - too much space - can't hear the difference between 16 and 24 personally - just one opininon
ReplyDeletelink works again - THANKS - super unusual release this - it's basically Adrian and his wife having fun
ReplyDeleteThis is such a great album. I can't wait to hear it again. Thank you for all of this amazing On-U stuff and pretty much everything else.
ReplyDeleteHappy new year Blogmeister!
Charles
On-U Sound releases were usually difficult to find here in the U.S. This has been just terrific... thanks once again and Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteI'd like to reiterate the previous comments, this is great hearing all these again or for the first time. Nothing wrong with crackly vinyl - that's how it was.
ReplyDeleteNot usually my cup of tea, but rather enjoying this. Thanks man.
ReplyDeleteDo you re-post the stuff, I never saw this blog before. I can't get much of this.
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