The Carltons / Lee Perry

Better Days / Station Underground News

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Record Label
Harlem Shuffle

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“Better Days” is a strikingly beautiful anthem built around the Carltons’ breathtaking harmonies and a patient, rolling, minimalist Reggae rhythm made of syncopated drums and a gentle horn section in the background. The equally beautiful lyrics deliver a powerful message of resilience, optimism and faith. A Reggae masterpiece that invites to both reflection and musical delight...

“Station Underground News” was in fact the A track on the original 1973 single with Lee Perry credited as “King Koba”. It is a subterranean journey through Perry’s imagination. Built from a skeletal rhythm track, the piece unfolds as a series of musical interventions: echoing vocals, fractured percussion, funky manipulations and more. This little know track captures perfectly Perry’s trademark blend of Jamaican musical textures, off kilter rhythms, experimentations and unbridled whimsy and creativity… Enjoy!

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The Carltons - Better Days
Lee Perry - Station Underground News

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