Weekend rub-a-dub

The last few weekends have involved a strange dub craving immediately upon waking up. And my enjoyment usually lasts deep into my second cup of coffee. Could King Tubby's productions actually be the perfect soundtrack for unhurried morning domesticity? Could this pioneer of homespun audio innovations have found a way to remix the the early sunlight hours by removing any desire to leave the house? Here's a test case.

Tommy McCook and The Aggrovators/King Tubby - Bongo Man Dub

Happy new year dub

OK, let's slow it down and get into some deep left-field dubby goodness. If you don't have it, Songblague heartily recommends African Head Charge's Off The Beaten Track. Everything people love about Byrne and Eno's My Life in the Bush of Ghosts is here, but the global reach sounds less academic and a whole lot more bumpin'. Good for slow-motion dance parties or welcoming the new year. One day I'll understand why the Jewish holidays always get me in a dub state of mind.

African Head Charge - Off The Beaten Track