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Nov 2017 - p.19
Entering an impressive 3rd decade,
Dreadzone, one of the most energetic, exciting
and powerful live bands to emerge from the
post-rave scene, released a brand new album
“
Dread Times
” in February which stormed into
the Top 40 UK Official Album Charts on release
– the first time the band have charted in over
20 years. The album also made the Top 10 in
the Indie and Dance Charts.
Their old skool dread sound comes bubbling to
the surface on this album and it digs deeper
into their dub and reggae roots whilst still
keeping the beats fresh and the textures
electronic. Conscious lyrics, social ills, matters
of the heart and mind merge with 21st century
dubwise flavours. The album is an eclectic
rolling journey that recalls elements from an
illustrious 23 year history while always looking
ahead to the next phase. ‘Dread Times’ is the
band’s 8th studio album and the 3rd release on
their own Dubwiser label.
Since their inception in 1993 Dreadzone have
steadily been releasing underground storms of
albums, progressively bettering, refining and
perfecting their own unique and inimitable take
on dub - mixed as it is with aspects of dance,
sublime guitar riffs, folk roots sentiments and
breakbeat bass styles - whilst bringing the party
to every club, dancehall and field they've shown
up at. Always blowing audiences away and
steadily earning for themselves the best possi-
ble reputation as a live act in the process.
RGG have a pair of tickets to give
away for this gig at The Robin on
18th November. Just send an email to the
address below with ‘Dreada’ in the subject title
to be in with a chance of winning.
NOV
18
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21
YEARS
1995-2016
