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SKU	87847
Artist	AFRICAN HEAD CHARGE
Title	ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
Label	ON-U SOUND
Catalog #	ONULP 19 / R27696
Tag	Reggae / Dub
Release	W 04 - 2016
Format	Vinyl - UKLP
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€ 29,99	incl. VAT, excl. shipping

Tracks

Crocodile Hand Luggage
AFRICAN HEAD CHARGE
https://objectstore.true.nl/rushhourrecords:files/tracks/e/87847_environmental_studies/1_crocodile_hand_luggage.mp3
Dinosaur's Lament
AFRICAN HEAD CHARGE
https://objectstore.true.nl/rushhourrecords:files/tracks/e/87847_environmental_studies/2_dinosaurs_lament.mp3
Beriberi
AFRICAN HEAD CHARGE
https://objectstore.true.nl/rushhourrecords:files/tracks/e/87847_environmental_studies/3_beriberi.mp3
Snakeskin Tracksuit
AFRICAN HEAD CHARGE
https://objectstore.true.nl/rushhourrecords:files/tracks/e/87847_environmental_studies/4_snakeskin_tracksuit.mp3
High Protein Snack
AFRICAN HEAD CHARGE
https://objectstore.true.nl/rushhourrecords:files/tracks/e/87847_environmental_studies/5_high_protein_snack.mp3
In A Trap
AFRICAN HEAD CHARGE
https://objectstore.true.nl/rushhourrecords:files/tracks/e/87847_environmental_studies/6_in_a_trap.mp3
Breeding Space
AFRICAN HEAD CHARGE
https://objectstore.true.nl/rushhourrecords:files/tracks/e/87847_environmental_studies/7_breeding_space.mp3
Primitive
AFRICAN HEAD CHARGE
https://objectstore.true.nl/rushhourrecords:files/tracks/e/87847_environmental_studies/8_primitive.mp3
Latin Temperament
AFRICAN HEAD CHARGE
https://objectstore.true.nl/rushhourrecords:files/tracks/e/87847_environmental_studies/9_latin_temperament.mp3

Description

Second album from 1982 that saw African Head Charge working manipulated and vari-speeded 1/4 inch tape loops that were re-recorded back to the multi-track, soaked in reverb and delay, and then applied to the performances of the musicians, not to mention extensive use of found sounds and field recordings, hence the title.

The brainchild of Adrian Sherwood and percussionist Bonjo Iyabinghi Noah, the group forged their own undefinable sound on these early albums which sound eerily contemporary, pre-dating the experimental bass music of labels such as Hyperdub and Tectonic.

Features contributions from Bruce Smith (The Pop Group), Style Scott (Roots Radics) and Deadly Headley (The Wailers). Re-cut at dubplates & mastering in Berlin for maximum bass pressure. Includes printed inner with sleevenotes by Steve Barker (On The Wire), and download card for full album.