Description
Ambient Warrior return with « Warrior Voices », the long anticipated vocal companion to their mid 1990s cult project « Dub Journey’s », reissued by Isle of Jura in 2021.
Recorded between 1993 and 1995 by producer Ronnie Lion with multi-instrumentalist Andreas Terrano, « Dub Journey’s » blended reggae, dub, ambient, Latin, and jazz into timeless soundscapes that set it apart from the UK reggae scene. « Warrior Voices » completes this original vision, adding full vocal versions to the ambient dub foundations, while standing as a fully realised album in its own right.
The LP features a remarkable lineup of legendary reggae vocalists, including Roy Shirley, often called the “High Priest of Reggae” and a pioneering figure in rocksteady; the Twinkle Brothers, one of Jamaica’s longest standing roots reggae duo’s known for their spiritually conscious songs; Joseph Cotton, whose distinctive voice helped shape dancehall; and Ricky Ranking, celebrated for his collaborations with Roots Manuva. The album also includes the original 1995 7″ vocal version of « My Island I Will Never Forget » by Greekie, a deeply moving song in Greek that reflects on Turkey’s 1974 occupation of northern Cyprus.
The set is rounded out by an unreleased track from the Ambient Warrior DAT archive, « Marine Steppers », offering listeners a fresh perspective on the project nearly thirty years after it was first conceived.
With deep basslines, spacious production, and stirring vocal performances, « Warrior Voices » transforms the instrumental originals into fully realised songs, offering a fresh perspective and revealing new layers of emotional depth. The album is essential listening for fans of reggae, dub, and Balearic-inspired music, offering a companion to « Dub Journey’s » while also standing confidently on its own.
In 3mm full colour sleeve with labels and sticker designed by Bradley Pinkerton.
TOMA dit sur ce disque :
AMBIENT dans le nom du projet, WARRIOR dans le nom du projet, et on parle DUB là: tout pour plaire.
Du DUB ‘digital’ de 97, avec plein de guitares d’ailleurs, des sonorités voyageuses… de quoi décoller au sens propre comme figuré !
