2018 - Kinobe – Golden Age @320
2019 - Golden Dubs @320
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Thursday, September 03, 2026
2018 - Kinobe – Golden Age + Golden Dubs
Wednesday, September 02, 2026
2015 - Lee Perry - Dub Triptych
2015 - Lee Perry - Dub Triptych @320
Lee "Scratch" Perry's eccentric persona (he's either crazy as a loon or crazy as a fox) often obscures the incredibly innovative approaches he brought to Jamaican music, and his kitchen-sink recording methods likewise cloak the very real vision behind his one-of-a-kind creations. Perry is quite simply reggae's one true auteur, and no matter who is singing or playing at a Perry session, the finished result is all Scratch.
This two-disc set collects three early Perry dub albums, Cloak & Dagger (recorded in 1972, but released in 1973), Blackboard Jungle Dub (originally called Rhythm Shower and also released in 1973), and Revolution Dub (1975). Put together like this, the triptych shows a clear development of Perry's unique version of dub, from the mostly pure backing track instrumentals of Cloak & Dagger through the early restructurings, complete with sound effect additions, to the very beginning of Perry's famous Black Ark sound on Revolution Dub. That it all fits together like multiple pieces in one crazy quilt is a tribute to Perry's singular touch. From the gorgeous soul meets reggae meets jazz feel of "Hail Stone" through the brassy "Jungle Lion," the thundering "Black Panta," and the odd, spooky "Bush Weed," everything here is fascinating, a sort of avant-garde dub jazz, and given Perry's frequent spoken interjections, a strange kind of Jamaican beat poetry emerges. Only Scratch could (or would) spin a track off of the melody to "Pop Goes the Weasel," as he does in "Jungle Jim," and make it stick.
Again, whether Perry is crazy as a loon or crazy as a fox, there is a strong vision at work here, and once you've surrendered to its joyful lunacy, a wonderful and wild world emerges, a sort of mirror image of the one you expect. (AllMusic)
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Tuesday, September 01, 2026
Vibes will be two years old soon... (Updated in blue)
Hi there Vibes will be two years old at the end of September and I thought some regulars to the site might like to help us celebrate with a special Box Of Vibes comp.
So if you would like to take part then all you need to do is suggest and couple of tracks to be included into the compilation. Just comment with your name so we can say on the comp who suggested which tracks, they can be from any decade and of any musical genre you wish. I will then try to compile it.
So on this post add two tracks that you think we should include. Put the artist / band followed by the track and the year, can you please also add the album / EP they come from as well which should make them easier for me to find.
Just drop the track titles into the comments below, I will then search for the tracks suggested. If I can't find a 320 copy, I will ask you to email me a 320 copy of your suggestions.
The final day to submit your tracks is Friday 18th September, which will give me time source the tracks and compile the comp.
Reb
The Apostles – The Singles & Compilation Album Tracks 2018 320
The Apostles were an experimental post-punk band who developed within the confines of the 1980s Anarcho Punk scene in the UK, but did not necessarily adhere to the aesthetics of that movement.
Although the core of the group remained stable, Andy Martin and Dave Fanning were joined by various members over their 10 year span. Variation was also key in music styles as they varied from pop to punk to industrial through to pure experimentation, with influences like The Velvet Underground, The Adverts, Alternative TV, Lemon Kittens, The Pop Group and Twelve Cubic Feet cited.
Although highly critical of the seemingly inward looking anarchist movement of the times, the autonomous and libertarian approach of The Apostles seemed to portray classic anarchism, as opposed to the conformity of many of their contemporaries. This led to much respect from notable members of the original anarcho-punk movement such as Crass with whom the band co-operated during the squatting of the Zig-Zag Club and running of The Autonomy Centre and Centro Iberico venues, and Conflict who released a single and album by The Apostles on their Mortarhate label.
Originally formed in 1980 by William Corbett, Julian Portinari, Dan MacIntyre and Pete Bynghall, the band came into its own when Andy Martin joined to contribute lead vocals and lyrics. Shortly afterwards he was joined by Dave Fanning, ex-Innocent Bystander bassist. During this period the band recorded numerous DIY demo cassettes. In 1983 The Apostles released their first 7" single and were joined by 14 year old Scottish drummer Chris Low, ex-Political Asylum. It is from this time that The Apostles have been described as having started their 'proper recording career', releasing four classic singles, the best of which are shortly to see a long overdue re-release on CD, plus numerous full-length albums and further cassette releases.
The Apostles split up in 1989, immediately forming Academy 23 who released a number of works. Andy Martin & Dave Fanning continued as Unit (6) although Dave Fanning left Unit in 2007, leaving Andy Martin and Colin Murrell as the only members of Apostles in UNIT.
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1988 - The Cure - Standing On A Beach - The Singles & B-Sides
1988 - The Cure - Standing On A Beach -
The Singles & B-Sides @320
The Singles & B-Sides @320
01. The Cure - Killing An Arab
02. The Cure - Jumping Someone Else's Train
03. The Cure - A Forest
04. The Cure - Primary
05. The Cure - Charlotte Sometimes
06. The Cure - The Hanging Garden
07. The Cure - Let's Go To Bed
08. The Cure - The Walk
09. The Cure - The Lovecats
10. The Cure - The Caterpillar
11. The Cure - Inbetween Days
12. The Cure - Close To Me
13. The Cure - Boys Don't Cry - '86 Mix
01. The Cure - 10:15 Saturday Night
02. The Cure - I'm Cold
03. The Cure - Another Journey By Train
04. The Cure - Descent
05. The Cure - Splintered In Her Head
06. The Cure - Just One Kiss
07. The Cure - The Dream
08. The Cure - The Upstairs Room
09. The Cure - Lament
10. The Cure - Speak My Language
11. The Cure - Mr. Pink Eyes
12. The Cure - Happy The Man
13. The Cure - Throw Your Foot
14. The Cure - The Exploding Boy
15. The Cure - A Few Hours After This
16. The Cure - A Man Inside My Mouth
17. The Cure - Stop Dead
18. The Cure - New Day
19. The Cure - Pillbox Tales
20. The Cure - Do The Hansa
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Various – Nigeria 70 (The Definitive Story of 1970's Funky Lagos) 2001 320 😎
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Don't ask for a re up of this in the future, I only kept CD 1 & 2, the interviews didn't interest me, listened to them but decide not to keep them. If you happy with just the two cd's then I will be happy to re up them.
Monday, August 31, 2026
Small Faces - 2014 - Here Come The Nice (4CD)
Small Faces - 2014 - Here Come The Nice (4CD) @320
The legendary British mod rock band Small Faces’ recording career was split into two distinctive periods. From 1965 until 1967 the band, managed by Don Arden and signed to Decca Records, spent the majority of time performing live and recording sessions were sporadic and time in the studio was limited. However, from 1967 until disbanding in 1969 the group was signed to Andrew Loog Oldham’s Immediate Records label and studio time was virtually unlimited. Guitarist/vocalist Steve Marriott, bassist/vocalist Ronnie Lane, keyboardist Ian McLagan and drummer Kenney Jones took full advantage of the extended studio time, evidenced by all the unreleased material included in this marvelous box set.
“Here Come The Nice” marks the second 4 CD box set dedicated to Small Faces’ Immediate recordings, the first, also on the Charly label, being 1995s “The Immediate Years” compiled by Phil Cohen and containing every track the band released on the label in Germany, the US and the UK, 86 tracks in all. The box sets compliment each other incredibly well as the new release concentrates mainly on previously unreleased material, all 34 tracks on discs two and three making their debut here, a huge addition to the Small Faces catalog indeed.
But, I’m getting ahead of myself. Disc One contains the mono single mixes of all ten singles released on the Immediate imprint, beginning with this set’s title track from 1967 and ending with the 1969 tour de force, “Afterglow Of Your Love”, released posthumously, Steve Marriott having left the band to form Humble Pie with ex-Herd guitarist/vocalist Peter Frampton. Of the ten singles, six made the UK top 40, with three making the top ten: “Itchycoo Park” (#3, and at #16 the only Small Faces single to chart in the US), “Tin Soldier” (#9) and “Lazy Sunday” (#2). Small Faces’ Immediate singles were consistently strong and unlike their Decca counterparts were all band originals, written by the team of guitarist/vocalist Steve Marriott and bassist/vocalist Ronnie Lane. Particularly memorable to American listeners is the trippy, phased “Itchycoo Park” a real psychedelic gem. “Here Come The Nice” follows the drug theme, written about the group’s amphetamine connection. Marriott’s guitar work is consistent throughout, but particularly interesting on tunes such as the classic “Tin Soldier” and my personal favorite the amazing “Afterglow Of Your Love”. With twenty tracks and a run time nearing an hour, disc one is an incredible introduction of things to come.
Discs Two and Three contain nothing but previously unreleased material, 34 tracks total, an honest to goodness treasure trove for collectors and fans alike. Ranging from first takes of later finished tunes like “Green Circles” and “Wide Eyed Girl On The Wall” to alternate mixes of “I Can’t Make It”, “Wham Bam Thank You Man”, “Penny Rides A Penny A Glass” and “Red Balloon”. There are alternate takes on tracks like “Collibosher” “Wide Eyed Girl” and “Call It Something Nice”. Tracking sessions for never issued songs are included giving the listener a hint of what could have been on tunes such as “Anything”, “Wit Art Yer” and “Doolally”. Backing tracks like “All Our Yesterdays”, “Fred” and “Jack” while not finished products prove quite interesting even in instrumental format. An early mix of “Lazy Sunday Afternoon” offers a look inside the band’s songwriting technique. While the run times on these two discs may be relatively short, the presence of previously released songs such as “Fred”, “Mind The Doors Please” and “Jack” make this set absolutely essential for fans of Small Faces, mod rock and psychedelic rock.
Disc Four collects alternate and out-takes along with the five live tracks posthumously released on “Autumn Stone” in the UK and “In Memoriam” in Germany. Stereo mixes of single tracks “Itchycoo Park”, “Here Come The Nice” and “I’m Only Dreaming” released originally on “There Are But Four Small Faces” get things going. The band’s song building is displayed on take 2, alternate mixes of “Eddie’s Dreaming” and “(Tell Me) Have You Ever Seen Me”. Of particular interest is an alternative mono single version of “Afterglow Of Your Love” presented at the original LP speed, the original single having been deliberately speeded up. Mono versions of “Me You And Us Too”, “Don’t Burst My Bubble” and (If You Think You’re) Groovy” credited to The Lot-P.P. Arnold & The Small Faces sound ready made for AM radio. Alternate mixes of “Piccanniny”, “Up The Wooden Hills To Bedfordshire” and “Get Yourself Together” vary sufficiently from the released versions to prove quite interesting. The disc closes with the five live tracks, recorded at Newcastle City Hall in late November, 1968 and released on “Autumn Stone” and “In Memoriam”. They have been corrected for speed and have had some of the audience screaming, added in 1969 at Pye Studios, removed. High energy stuff and a perfect way to end the set! (PsychadelicBabyMag)
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Various - Box Of Vibes 48 (R-A-C) 2026 320 😎
Box of vibes number 48 is here, we start this week with my (Reb) tracks from 1 to 8, then Andy's tracks are in the middle section from 9 to 16, then Concha's selections close this week with her tracks from 17 to 24. It's the normal mix of genres and decades, including alternative and cover versions.
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Sunday, August 30, 2026
Last Week On Vibes - Monday Aug 24th To Saturday Aug 29th 😎
Since we won't be posting anything on Sunday's here on Vibes, I will publish a week review of the weeks posts, first thing every Sunday. But there will be no new albums posted on Sundays any more, just this weekly review.
It will give us all (vibes team members) a day to plan what we will share next week and get some preparation work done, ahead of posting. Or a day to chill and catch up with new music.
But it will make it easy for you to catch up, if you have missed something.
It's not bad at all, 34 posts over six days, from many different genres of music.
All links are 320. We are not sharing Flac or Wav posts here on Vibes anymore sorry.
Monday 24th
https://vibes-vibras.blogspot.com/2026/08/dubblestandart-heavy-heavy-monster-dub.html
https://vibes-vibras.blogspot.com/2026/08/various-box-of-vibes-47-c-r-2026-320.html
https://vibes-vibras.blogspot.com/2026/08/herbie-hancock-warner-bros-years-1969.html
https://vibes-vibras.blogspot.com/2026/08/seasick-steve-love-peace-2020-320.html
https://vibes-vibras.blogspot.com/2026/08/cowboy-junkies-2022-songs-of.html
https://vibes-vibras.blogspot.com/2026/08/rebjuke-reggae-vol-3-2026-320.html
Tuesday 25th
https://vibes-vibras.blogspot.com/2026/08/12x12-vol-16-2026-320.html
https://vibes-vibras.blogspot.com/2026/08/nina-simone-let-it-all-out-selected.html
https://vibes-vibras.blogspot.com/2026/08/roy-orbison-and-friends-black-and-white.html
https://vibes-vibras.blogspot.com/2026/08/bettie-serveert-bare-stripped-naked.html
https://vibes-vibras.blogspot.com/2026/08/rebjuke-reggae-vol-4-2026-320.html
https://vibes-vibras.blogspot.com/2026/08/various-soul-mixed-vol-9-2026-320.html
https://vibes-vibras.blogspot.com/2026/08/2014-shuggie-otis-very-best-of-shuggie.html
Wednesday 26th
https://vibes-vibras.blogspot.com/2026/08/the-mighty-lemon-drops-uptight-early.html
https://vibes-vibras.blogspot.com/2026/08/1975-joey-lewis-his-orchestra-joey.html
https://vibes-vibras.blogspot.com/2026/08/sheryl-crow-cmon-cmon-2002-australian.html
https://vibes-vibras.blogspot.com/2026/08/1995-black-stalin-message-to-sundar.html
Thursday 27th
https://vibes-vibras.blogspot.com/2026/08/joolz-1983-1985-1993-320.html
https://vibes-vibras.blogspot.com/2026/08/house-of-love-complete-john-peel.html
https://vibes-vibras.blogspot.com/2026/08/black-stalin-just-for-you-2009-320.html
https://vibes-vibras.blogspot.com/2026/08/2024-cure-songs-of-lost-world-deluxe.html
https://vibes-vibras.blogspot.com/2026/08/the-walker-roaders-walker-roaders-2019.html
https://vibes-vibras.blogspot.com/2026/08/the-cardigans-best-of-2008-320.html
Friday 28th
https://vibes-vibras.blogspot.com/2026/08/various-from-ground-up-08-us-88-2026-vbr.html
https://vibes-vibras.blogspot.com/2026/08/2004-faces-five-guys-walk-into-bar-4cds.html
https://vibes-vibras.blogspot.com/2026/08/antenne-1-2000-320.html
https://vibes-vibras.blogspot.com/2026/08/antenne-2-2002-320.html
https://vibes-vibras.blogspot.com/2026/08/antenne-3-2008-320.html
https://vibes-vibras.blogspot.com/2026/08/praxis-knitting-factory-3-2021-320.html
Saturday 29th
https://vibes-vibras.blogspot.com/2026/08/various-soul-mixed-vol-10-2026-320.html
https://vibes-vibras.blogspot.com/2026/08/rebjuke-reggae-vol-4-2026-320_0774508704.html
https://vibes-vibras.blogspot.com/2026/08/1973-genesis-live-at-shepperton-studios.html
https://vibes-vibras.blogspot.com/2026/08/chumbawamba-english-rebel-songs-1381.html
https://vibes-vibras.blogspot.com/2026/08/dinosaur-jr-bug-1998-320.html
Remember there will no longer be Flac or Wav posts here on vibes, in the future we will only share as 320 or mp3 in lower bit rate than 320 from time to time, but will always be marked on the post.
Saturday, August 29, 2026
1973 - Genesis - Live at Shepperton Studios
1973 - Genesis - Live at Shepperton Studios @320
Watcher Of The Skies
Dancing With The Moonlit Knight
I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe)
The Musical Box
Supper's Ready
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Friday, August 28, 2026
Praxis – Knitting Factory 3 2021 320 😎
Praxis was the name of an experimental rock project, led by prolific producer/bassist Bill Laswell and featuring guitarist Buckethead and drummer Bryan "Brain" Mantia in nearly every incarnation of the band.
The group worked with many other artists such as Serj Tankian from System of a Down, Iggy Pop, DXT and DJ Disk.
The group worked with many other artists such as Serj Tankian from System of a Down, Iggy Pop, DXT and DJ Disk.
Recorded at Knitting Factory, NYC
Friday, June 30, 2000
Friday, June 30, 2000
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