Ambient Warrior return with "Warrior Voices", the long anticipated vocal companion to their mid 1990s cult project "Dub Journey’s", reissued by Isle of Jura in 2021.
Recorded between 1993 and 1995 by producer Ronnie Lion with multi-instrumentalist Andreas Terrano, "Dub Journey’s" blended reggae, dub, ambient, Latin, and jazz into timeless soundscapes that set it apart from the UK reggae scene. "Warrior Voices" completes this original vision, adding full vocal versions to the ambient dub foundations, while standing as a fully realised album in its own right.
The LP features a remarkable lineup of legendary reggae vocalists, including Roy Shirley, often called the “High Priest of Reggae” and a pioneering figure in rocksteady; the Twinkle Brothers, one of Jamaica’s longest standing roots reggae duo’s known for their spiritually conscious songs; Joseph Cotton, whose distinctive voice helped shape dancehall; and Ricky Ranking, celebrated for his collaborations with Roots Manuva. The album also includes the original 1995 7" vocal version of "My Island I Will Never Forget" by Greekie, a deeply moving song in Greek that reflects on Turkey’s 1974 occupation of northern Cyprus.
The set is rounded out by an unreleased track from the Ambient Warrior DAT archive, "Marine Steppers", offering listeners a fresh perspective on the project nearly thirty years after it was first conceived.
With deep basslines, spacious production, and stirring vocal performances, "Warrior Voices" transforms the instrumental originals into fully realised songs, offering a fresh perspective and revealing new layers of emotional depth. The album is essential listening for fans of reggae, dub, and Balearic-inspired music, offering a companion to "Dub Journey’s" while also standing confidently on its own.
In 3mm full colour sleeve with labels and sticker designed by Bradley Pinkerton.
STAFF COMMENTS
Matt says: Tuff and riotous with some proper UK soundsystem flavours, Ambient Warrior's catalogue continues to impress. The perfect balance of digi-dub and roots & culture.
TRACK LISTING
Ambient Warrior Feat Joseph Cotton 'Record Breaker'
Ambient Warrior Feat Roy Shirley 'If You're Right'
Ambient Warrior Feat Ricky Ranking 'Get Up Stand Up'
Ambient Warrior Feat Twinkle Brothers 'African Herbsman’
Ambient Warrior Feat Greekie 'My Island I Will Never Forget' (Original 1995 7" Vocal Mix)
Ambient Warrior Feat Roy Shirley 'Dash Away The Babylon'
Ambient Warrior Feat Joseph Cotton 'Blow Mr Hornsman Blow'
Ambient Warrior Feat Roy Shirley 'Roots Foundation'
Ambient Warrior Feat Joseph Cotton 'Looting Every Day'
Ambient Warrior 'Marine Steppers'
