{"product_id":"sly-robbie-dub-sessions-1978-1985","title":"Sly \u0026 Robbie - Dub Sessions 1978-1985","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-description\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/MusicAlbum\"\u003e\n  \u003cmeta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"Sly \u0026amp; Robbie - Dub Sessions 1978-1985\"\u003e\n  \u003cmeta itemprop=\"byArtist\" content=\"Sly \u0026amp; Robbie\"\u003e\n  \u003cmeta itemprop=\"genre\" content=\"Reggae\"\u003e\n  \u003cmeta itemprop=\"datePublished\" content=\"2016\"\u003e\n\n  \u003carticle\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eDub Sessions 1978-1985 is a masterclass in the studio prowess of reggae's most formidable rhythm duo. This collection showcases the meticulous production work of Sly Dunbar and Robbie Shakespeare during the golden period when dub wasn't just a remix technique—it was an art form demanding genuine innovation. If you've ever wondered what happens when two of the finest session musicians in reggae history turn their attention to stripping back tracks and rebuilding them with space, reverb, and pure sonic intention, this album answers definitively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003csection\u003e\n      \u003ch2\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eSly Dunbar (drums) and Robbie Shakespeare (bass) form one of reggae's most prolific and influential partnerships. Their studio chemistry transformed the sound of reggae from the late 1970s onwards, working with everyone from Bob Marley to Peter Tosh to Gregory Isaacs. The pair's understanding of rhythm, space, and production technique made them the go-to rhythm section for serious artists and producers. Their dub work represents the technical pinnacle of their era—where rhythm becomes conversation and every frequency carries weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n    \u003csection\u003e\n      \u003ch2\u003eAbout the Album and Tracklisting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eDrawn from sessions spanning 1978 to 1985, this collection captures Sly \u0026amp; Robbie at the height of their dub experimentation. The album features twelve essential pieces:\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \n      \u003col\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eSly \u0026amp; Robbie The Kings of Dub\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eBuffalo Soldier Dub\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eAfrican Roots Dub\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eCrazy Baldhead Dub\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eBurial Dub\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eGood Ranking Dub\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eTop Ranking Style Dub\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eLiquidation Dub\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eConference Dub\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eJah Jah Dub\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eJah Live Dub\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003ePeace Dub\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003eEach track is a lesson in dub aesthetics—stripping recognisable reggae standards back to their skeletal essence and then reconstructing them through production techniques that were genuinely innovative for the period. The interplay between drum and bass remains crisp and purposeful throughout, never sacrificing groove for experimental indulgence. These aren't throwaway B-sides; these are thoughtfully crafted studio pieces that reveal the depth and precision underlying some of reggae's most significant recordings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n    \u003csection class=\"product-cta\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReady to experience the sonic blueprint of reggae production?\u003c\/strong\u003e Buy it online, pick it up in-store, or ring us on \u003ca href=\"tel:+61731710580\"\u003e(07) 3171 0580\u003c\/a\u003e to reserve your copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n    \u003csection class=\"product-video\"\u003e\n      \u003ch2\u003eSly \u0026amp; Robbie - Kings of Dub\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"video-embed\" style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n        \u003ciframe style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AlPP-6D1QCQ\" title=\"Sly \u0026amp; Robbie, the Kings of Dub\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/section\u003e\n  \u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\"","brand":"Sly \u0026 Robbie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51250939101220,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0077\/5549\/7508\/files\/S_R.jpg?v=1786513032","url":"https:\/\/www.stashrecords.com.au\/products\/sly-robbie-dub-sessions-1978-1985","provider":"Stash Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}