King Tubby -- "Zion Gate (Version)" a.k.a. "Zion Gate Dub"
The song catalogs of many reggae artists are frustratingly confusing. Not even allmusic could help me to figure this one out, but I'm pretty sure that it's from the 1970s. It's only available on compilations.
Regardless, the sound on this track is amazing. It really does sound like it could have been made yesterday (except for the fact that King Tubby was shot dead in a drive-by outside his house in 1989). Bass and drum carry the song, but echo and reverb give it it's distinctive note of genius. Great snares along with some nice echoey fills.
I dare anyone to listen to this track and not like it. Just go ahead and try.
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