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The Heptones: Book of Rules vs. Lee Perry's Party Time

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Jon's picture
Submitted by Jon on

I would disagree, while I love the Book of Rules and Night Food, I think only "Party Time" matches the Studio One output of the Heptones. The Harry J sessions are too lightweight in the musical backing to do justice to the songs. Leroy Sibbles created some of the most enduring basslines in reggae history, but they aren't allowed to shine in pop-heavy BoR album. Party Time on the other hand brings these powerful basslines to the fore, and the always atmospheric Black Ark mix lends a heaviness which is a wonderful balance to the sweet harmony of the vocals.

cobwebsandstrange's picture

I guess I take issue with the "atmospheric Black Ark mix" used on Party Time. The vocals are mixed weird and the guitar is just his side of cheeseball. And while that disc might still sport Perry figuring out his approach to dub (or solidifying it), BoR is a more solid album from start to finish. It might not be in heavy rotation, but Party Time doesn't really ever get spun.

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