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A physically frail and somewhat gossamer-looking Rastaman, Augustus Pablo was the unlikeliest of reggae pioneers. Armed only with a humble melodica and a mystical, Far Eastern-influenced sound, Pablo (born Horace Swaby) revolutionized roots reggae and dub, both as an instrumentalist and behind the mixing desk as a producer. EAST OF THE RIVER NILE, his first self-produced instrumental set, appeared in 1978 at the dawn of the dancehall era. While the album's pure, meditative vibes focus on Eastern themes and Rastafarian spirituality, a fine show of meat-and-potatoes roots musicianship is provided by members of the legendary groups the Wailers and the Upsetters.
1st Time On CD;1977;6 Rare Bonus Tracks
Includes liner notes by Randall Grass.
Personnel: Augustus Pablo (melodica, piano, Clavinet, organ); Earl "Chinna" Smith (guitar); Max Edwards, Carlton "Carly" Barrett (drums); Everton DaSilva (percussion).
Liner Note Authors: Dr. Alex Paterson; Lee "Scratch" Perry & the Dub Syndicate; Adrian Sherwood; Mutabaruka; Randall Grass; Robbie Shakespeare; Sly Dunbar.
Recording information: A & R; Black Ark Studios; Channel; Harry J; King Tubbys; One.
Unknown Contributor Role: Bagga Case.
Personnel: Augustus Pablo (melodica, piano, Clavinet, organ; string sythesizer); Earl "Chinna" Smith (guitar); Bagga, Robbie Shakespeare, C. Downie, Aston "Family Man" Barrett (bass); Carlton Barrett, Max Edwards, Noel "Alphonso" Benbow (drums); Everton DeSilva (percussion); Jah-Malla Band.
Spin (p.78) - "A New Age Rasta equivalent of Eno's ANOTHER GREEN WORLD, with melodies set in the Far and Middle East."
Spin (7/02, p.112) - "...A wordless 1977 dub-reggae session that may be the ultimate chill-out record..."
The Wire (8/02, p.70) - "...[The album] consists largely of instrumentals on which Pablo demonstrated his developing facility for tackling a whole range of keyboard instruments....A necessary purchase for Pablo fans..."
Mojo (Publisher) (1/03, p.73) - Ranked #2 in Mojo's "Best Reissues of 2002"
Mojo (Publisher) (8/02, p.77) - Included in Mojo's 50 Greatest Reggae Albums - "...The record gently vibrates with beautiful, ethereal melodies..."
East Of The River Nile Music
Augustus Pablo - East Of The River Nile Songs
| 1 | Chant to King Selassie I | | | |
| 2 | Natural Way See All 2 | | | |
| 3 | Nature Dub | | | |
| 4 | Upfull Living | | | |
| 5 | Unfinished Melody See All 2 | | | |
| 6 | Jah Light See All 4 | | | |
| 7 | Memories of the Ghetto See All 3 | | | |
| 8 | Africa (1983) | | | |
| 9 | East Of The River Nile * See All 8
Original | 2:48 | $0.99 | (From different album) |
| 10 | Sounds From Levi | | | |
| 11 | Chapter 2 | | | |
| 12 | Addis-A-Baba | | | |
| 13 | East Africa | | | |
| 14 | East Of The River Nile * See All 8 | 2:48 | $0.99 | (From different album) |
| 15 | Memories of the Ghetto Dub | | | |
| 16 | Jah Light Version | | | |
| 17 | Islington Rock See All 2 | | | |
| 18 | Meditation Dub See All 3 | | | |
| (*) MP3 for this song is from a different CD. Listen to the sound sample to be sure this is the version you're looking for. |
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