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Uncut 8/10 - "These reissues remind us that there were few bands better equipped when festival spirits needed raising.”
Q 4/5 - "Fizzing with ideas, still sounding big, bold and beaty, its sample-heavy tapestry of dub, trance, ambient techno, English multiculturalism and more."
Q 4/5 - "Fizzing with ideas, still sounding big, bold and beaty, its sample-heavy tapestry of dub, trance, ambient techno, English multiculturalism and more."
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Electro-dub pioneers Dreadzone formed in 1993 as ex-Big Audio Dynamite drummer Greg Roberts teamed up with Tim Bran, with the duo soon joined by bassist Leo Williams and keyboardist Dan Donovan, also formerly of Big Audio Dynamite, completing the group’s first line-up. Their second album Second Light (named by John Peel as one of his favourite albums of all time) has now been remastered at the world-famous AIR Studios. This collector's edition comes complete with an entire disc of bonus material including the John Peel session track ‘Maximum’ and a previously unreleased 45-minute live set from Glastonbury in 1995.
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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
It's been said that the proof of any bands' talent is in the second album; Dreadzone had a mammoth task to just keep up with 360degrees, the first album.
But they did, albeit with a strangely effective blend of Olde English samples combined with their usual inspiring use of dub. Second Light is like a spliff - fuelled trek across the English Countryside, taking in caves, oceans and sailors (could just be me!)with Mr. Kipling at your side. Theres an even more spititual feel about this album; it is so chilled out it just fills you with a sense of peace and well being. I can't say enough good things about Dreadzone, so when i found out they would no longer be touring "as a band" (we lose money) it was something of a blow. However, if you live in London you can catch Greg at his DUBWIZER sessions at various locations.
But they did, albeit with a strangely effective blend of Olde English samples combined with their usual inspiring use of dub. Second Light is like a spliff - fuelled trek across the English Countryside, taking in caves, oceans and sailors (could just be me!)with Mr. Kipling at your side. Theres an even more spititual feel about this album; it is so chilled out it just fills you with a sense of peace and well being. I can't say enough good things about Dreadzone, so when i found out they would no longer be touring "as a band" (we lose money) it was something of a blow. However, if you live in London you can catch Greg at his DUBWIZER sessions at various locations.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Explaining Dreadzone to people is really tricky. The second you tell them it's reggae, it's like the blinkers come on & whatever you say on the subject will be ignored as most people's impression of 'Reggae' is Sean Paul & 'Mr Lover-Lover'!
This is such a pity as I just wish they would understand how awesome Dreadzone can be & how broad the church of Reggae is (if it is Reggae at all...)
This album is a case in point as it is filled with excellent music which has survived the test of time. Like The Fat of the Land, Leftism or Jagged Little Pill, the content has lost none of its power & its influence seems to stretch throughout late 90's dance.
Furthermore, go to see them live (or listen to Dreadzone Live at Sunrise) & songs like 'Little Britain' & Zion Youth are up there with the best of modern times. Curiously you will also discover that songs that sound cluttered & imperfect on here (e.g. 'Captain Dread') have been evolved to become polished perfection.
And yet this album isn't celebrated with the greatest, despite its abundance of diverse sounds (e.g. A Canterbury Tale), meaning that only a select few know about it.
Originally my attitude to this was that it was good to keep the secret. This is true, but given the lame state of music nowadays, I have a better idea:
With books, authors often print new editions to keep them up to date. My suggestion on this album is that Dreadzone should publish a second edition (including the re-recorded editions of all the songs), which will take the brilliance of this album, fuse it with the gradual improvements made through the live shows & then present the finished product to a whole new generation.
In this way, people could understand how amazing this album is & see great music with a fresh, unblinkered pair of eyes. If there is any justice in the charts, then songs like 'Little Britain', Shining Path & the evolved versions of 'Captain Dread' & Zion Youth (Dreadzone Mix) should wipe the floor with anything X factor provides & us loyal fans will have the pleasure of saying "I told you so!"
Sound a good idea? If it does, then make sure you ask Dreadzone at their next Gig & if we succeed, then it will be worth all the effort...
Alternatively, you could just buy this album & experience the brilliance of what this edition has to offer. Still, it'd be good if it did happen, wouldn't it?
P.S. As I'm such a huge fan of this album, I decided to write reviews of each of my favourite MP3's off of it. In order they are:
Little Britain
A Canterbury Tale
Captain Dread
If you want to try before you buy, then I seriously recommend the 1st two (together, because of the sample at the end of 'Little Britain') for a flavour of the album.
This is such a pity as I just wish they would understand how awesome Dreadzone can be & how broad the church of Reggae is (if it is Reggae at all...)
This album is a case in point as it is filled with excellent music which has survived the test of time. Like The Fat of the Land, Leftism or Jagged Little Pill, the content has lost none of its power & its influence seems to stretch throughout late 90's dance.
Furthermore, go to see them live (or listen to Dreadzone Live at Sunrise) & songs like 'Little Britain' & Zion Youth are up there with the best of modern times. Curiously you will also discover that songs that sound cluttered & imperfect on here (e.g. 'Captain Dread') have been evolved to become polished perfection.
And yet this album isn't celebrated with the greatest, despite its abundance of diverse sounds (e.g. A Canterbury Tale), meaning that only a select few know about it.
Originally my attitude to this was that it was good to keep the secret. This is true, but given the lame state of music nowadays, I have a better idea:
With books, authors often print new editions to keep them up to date. My suggestion on this album is that Dreadzone should publish a second edition (including the re-recorded editions of all the songs), which will take the brilliance of this album, fuse it with the gradual improvements made through the live shows & then present the finished product to a whole new generation.
In this way, people could understand how amazing this album is & see great music with a fresh, unblinkered pair of eyes. If there is any justice in the charts, then songs like 'Little Britain', Shining Path & the evolved versions of 'Captain Dread' & Zion Youth (Dreadzone Mix) should wipe the floor with anything X factor provides & us loyal fans will have the pleasure of saying "I told you so!"
Sound a good idea? If it does, then make sure you ask Dreadzone at their next Gig & if we succeed, then it will be worth all the effort...
Alternatively, you could just buy this album & experience the brilliance of what this edition has to offer. Still, it'd be good if it did happen, wouldn't it?
P.S. As I'm such a huge fan of this album, I decided to write reviews of each of my favourite MP3's off of it. In order they are:
Little Britain
A Canterbury Tale
Captain Dread
If you want to try before you buy, then I seriously recommend the 1st two (together, because of the sample at the end of 'Little Britain') for a flavour of the album.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Keep going back to this CD AND IT'S FANTASTIC SOUNDSCAPES TIME AND TIME AGAIN.It is one of those albums that you just have to put on again as soon as the last track has finished. Loved the single Little Britain when I first heard it and was amazed to hear them sample a 'Neo Geo' track of Ryoichi Sakamoto(of Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence fame). If you like a bit of chilled out dub, then this is your baby!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
'Little Britain' Track sounds odd
Great to hear one of my favourite albums remastered. However, the track 'Little Britain' has a completely different melody on it's orchestral riff for some reason. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Moodjo
Pure joy
Joyful, uplifting, special, unique. Play it when you're up, play it when you're down, it will always make you feel good. Ridiculously cheap too!
Published 18 months ago by Dave A
Second best
Bought this after seeing Dreadzone perform an absolutely awesome set at Cropredy 2009. Live, they reminded me a little of Bob Marley and the Wailers. Read more
Published on 6 Oct 2009 by High Speed
A slice of heaven
I adore this album. It has a rich timeless quality to it, the joyous mix of dub reggae with english folk is inspired and wonderful. Read more
Published on 4 Feb 2009 by Mr. A. A. Cavanagh
One of the best albums ever made
This is such a classic album, which still sounds fresh 13 years after it was made. It has brilliant basslines, great production and tunes that just stick right in your head. Read more
Published on 18 Feb 2008 by D. Prieto
sublime
This album is one of the best I've heard for many years, having listened and purchased Sound after hearing it at a friends I decided to buy this. Read more
Published on 9 Sep 2002
Second Light... oh so lush
Lush album - lush toons with beautiful ambience, creativity, vibrance and happy-smiley-feeling:)
First heard this album when at university in the mid 1990s. Read more
Published on 15 Feb 2002 by Cikub
Original Perfection
Imagine the strange hybrid twisted offspring of the Leftfield gods and Robin Hood, this cd is just that!! Read more
Published on 1 July 2001
pure excallance on a stage
I've heard the album and had the pleasure of seeing them live.Just sooooooo good man, i can still remember the feeling of sheer,serenity.Even at over 100 decabels! Read more
Published on 12 Dec 2000
Simply stunning
This CD is not dance, as in Ibiza dance. It's a perfect mix of wicked bass lines and reggae beat with chilled out melodies. The production is superb. Read more
Published on 27 Sep 2000
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