{"product_id":"the-overdub","title":"The Overdub","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Overdub\u003c\/i\u003e is a reimagining of Yard Act's Mercury Prize shortlisted debut album \u003ci\u003eThe Overload\u003c\/i\u003e. Yard Act approached legendary dub pioneer Mad Professor to create \u003ci\u003eThe Overdub\u003c\/i\u003e, and the result is a spectacular and surprising reconstruction of their debut LP \u003ci\u003eThe Overdub\u003c\/i\u003e, currently available on exclusive vinyl via Rough Trade. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Overdub\u003c\/i\u003e is inspired by Mad Professor's dub reworking of Massive Attack's \u003ci\u003eProtection\u003c\/i\u003e and comes complete with artwork by Rufus Dayglo that might just reference that very record.. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpeaking about \u003ci\u003eThe Overdub\u003c\/i\u003e, frontman James Smith says: \"Back when I first moved to Leeds and discovered Jumbo records, I used to treat myself to a record with my student loan once every two or three weeks (bloody students, scrounging bastards). Jumbo always had (and still does have) an excellent dub\/ reggae selection - and actually released reggae records on its own 'Jumbo label' imprint back in the 70s (how ace is that!?).I had a grounding in reggae from my dad who'd turned me onto the likes of Burning Spear and Linton Kwesi Johnson, but didn't really know much about dub music beyond a Bob Marley record produced by Lee 'Scratch' Perry he'd given me called \u003ci\u003eAfrican Herbsman\u003c\/i\u003e. I started dabbling in dub off the back of that. After a few choice 'Scratch' cuts and King Tubby best of, I bought the Jah Shaka meets Mad Professor record in Jumbo purely because I liked the artwork and because I thought the name was cool. What a purchase. I've been a fan ever since. From his work with Lee Scratch Perry through U-Roy and of course not forgetting his masterful reinterpretation of Massive Attack's \u003ci\u003eProtection\u003c\/i\u003e - the Mad Prof truly is a living legend and it is an absolute honour to have had him stick his dubby fingers all over \u003ci\u003eThe Overload.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe're such a vocal heavy band by trade, so it's really ace to hear his reimagining's of the tracks largely stripped of that. His bass heavy mixes, for me, are a gorgeous reminder of what supports my ramblings, a reminder of the man I made them with, the backbone of this band, and the genesis of all these musical ideas that started off our adventure together. These mixes pay tribute to the man with 4 strings, those low end things, Mr. Ryan Needham, and whenever I hear this record, not only will I be reminded of the Mad Professor's greatness, but of our Ry's as well. NOW GO BLOW SOME SPEAKERS!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMad Professor adds: \"\u003ci\u003eThe Overdub\u003c\/i\u003e is the natural title. When presented with the project, I thought to treat it in the most creative way possible, working with Joe Ariwa, Black Steel, and Horseman. Naturally with such a team, the over dubs, came before the dubs!!!\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zen FC \/ Island","offers":[{"title":"Purple LP","offer_id":50403344056651,"sku":"2002079","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/YA_OVERDUB_3873fc56_thumbnail_4096.png?v=1726560145","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/products\/the-overdub","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}