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Lee “Scratch” Perry: King Scratch – Musical Masterpieces From the Upsetter Ark-ive

Lee “Scratch” Perry: King Scratch – Musical Masterpieces From the Upsetter Ark-ive

One year after his passing, King Scratch fetes the reggae/dub shaman Lee “Scratch” Perry with a multiple-disc, multiple-format, career-spanning collection.

MetalMatters: The Best New Heavy Albums of December 2021

MetalMatters: The Best New Heavy Albums of December 2021

The end of 2021 arrived with an insane combination of experimental and extreme works, including new albums by Corroded Spiral, New Age Doom, Kayo Dot, and more.

Speaking in Pastiche: Lee “Scratch” Perry and Subatomic Sound System Revisit ‘Super Ape’

Speaking in Pastiche: Lee “Scratch” Perry and Subatomic Sound System Revisit ‘Super Ape’

"[Scratch is] like this jester and he's joking around and people discount him, almost like he's a clown but he's actually speaking these deep truths in jokes."

Coldcut x On-U Sound: Outside the Echo Chamber

Coldcut x On-U Sound: Outside the Echo Chamber

Legendary producers team with a stellar slate of guests to show just how much they've influenced modern music.
‘Lee Scratch Perry’s Vision of Paradise’ Doesn’t Find the Transcendence Within Perry

‘Lee Scratch Perry’s Vision of Paradise’ Doesn’t Find the Transcendence Within Perry

In its attempt to worship, Vision of Paradise condescends and exploits.
Lee “Scratch” Perry & Iguana – Vibes EP

Lee “Scratch” Perry & Iguana – Vibes EP

Soaring reggae vocals over a nicely varied bunch of new-school dub riddims from Lee "Scratch" and new associate Iguana.
Lee Scratch Perry: Back on the Controls

Lee Scratch Perry: Back on the Controls

With the best of intentions, British producer Daniel Boyle reunites Scratch with his vintage '70s dub equipment.

The Orb Featuring Lee Scratch Perry: The Observer in the Star House

The Spy From Cairo: Arabadub

2012 Nelsonville Music Festival

Lee “Scratch” Perry: Rise Again

Lee “Scratch” Perry and the Golden Age of Roots: ‘Police and Thieves’

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