Decibel (more Cuts From Dennis Bovell 1976-1983)

If any one individual can be credited with being the catalyst for English reggae and dub then Dennis Bovell is that man. From the mid seventies onwards he has been at the centre of the English reggae scene. Pressure Sounds have now gathered sixteen of Dennis' must have rare dubs and instrumentals as well as a couple of outstanding vocal tracks on one essential album. Decibel brings together some of his heaviest productions out for the first time since their original release in the mid-seventies on Dennis' 'Rama' and 'More Cut' labels. Dennis also produced many dub plates and specials that have never been heard outside of sound system dances and several of these dubs are also featured on Decibel.

At the same time as he was producing and playing bass on these records he was doing the same in the band Matumbi and also produced the UK National number one 'Silly Games' by Janet Kay. Dennis went on to become a much sought after producer outside of the reggae genre and produced the debut albums of both The Slits and The Pop Group. In more recent times he worked with Edwyn Collins on 'Never Known A Girl Like You Before' both producing and playing bass on this hit single. He has always fronted The Dub Band who back LKJ in the studio and live and have remained one of the biggest attractions in reggae. Dennis Bovell has somehow managed to be in the unique position of both a producer outside of the reggae genre and a driving force within it.

The Grunwick Affair / Harmoniser Dub / Dominion Dub / Rowing 12" Version / Zombie Zones / Zion Dub / Higher Ranking Ranking High / Scientific / Shi-cago / None / Jah Jah Children (Melodica Version) / Uganda Crisis / Ah Fi Wi Dis / Entebbe Blood Ah Go Run / Dub'er