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Eternal Rhythm: The Wipers - Is This Real?

Eternal Rhythm: The Wipers - Is This Real?

The Wipers’ Is This Real? is one of those records that lands like a thunderclap, even years after its initial release. A primal force, born from the damp, grey Portland skies, it encapsulates the raw energy and alienation that defines the earliest strains of American punk, but with a deeper, more introspective bite. Greg Sage, the brain behind the band, wasn’t interested in following the prevailing trends of the late '70s punk scene. Instead, Is This Real? emerges with a sound both timeless and immediate, like a message in a bottle sent from the most desolate outpost of human experience....

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Eternal Rhythm: Big Youth - Dread Locks Dread

Eternal Rhythm: Big Youth - Dread Locks Dread

Released in 1975, Big Youth’s Dread Locks Dread stands as a towering work in reggae, showcasing the artist's innovative fusion of toasting and roots. This album is not just a significant addition to Big Youth’s discography but also a landmark in the evolution of reggae during the mid-1970s. With its lyrical depth and musical experimentation, Dread Locks Dread encapsulates the spirit of an era marked by social upheaval and cultural transformation. The album opens with the title track, which immediately sets the tone for the rest of the record. Here, Big Youth’s distinctive vocal style—characterized by its rhythmic, chant-like delivery—intertwines...

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