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Lee "Scratch" Perry's latest album

Article Index Lee "Scratch" Perry's latest album Page 2 Page 1 of 2 Lee Scratch Perry Break Boundaries With New Album Riddimja.com Reggae legend and pioneer, Lee "Scratch" Perry's latest album, The End of an American Dream has been nominated for a Grammy Award in the Best Reggae Album category for this year's 50th Grammy Awards. Released on Lansing, Michigan-based MEGAWAVE Records, The End of an American Dream is the most recent release by the groundbreaking engineer, producer, songwriter and performer, Perry. Lee Perry is unquestionably one of the most important figures in the history of reggae music. Not only did Perry help develop the early reggae sound captured in a number of important recordings, but as an engineer, producer, songwriter and performer Lee Perry pioneered a number of innovations, including dub reggae and the "scratch" turntable effect used by DJs today In The End of an American Dream, Perry brings forward a timely narrative drawn from his spirituality and today's global events, setting a seductive lyric and counterpoint to a postmodern dub rhythm provided by multi-instrumentalist Steve Marshall and producer John Saxon. Ever observant and at times playful, Lee Perry's commentary touches music aficionados across the board. The End of an American Dream The End of an American Dream is a key album for Perry. It is the resurrection of a very pure vision of transformation for Lee Perry, born out of a period of intense personal strife and also great upheaval in the world at large. Recorded between 2004 and 2006, The End of an American Drema contains 16 new tracks featuring the vocals and lyrical genius of Lee Perry, set against a background of stylish contemporary beats, blues, soul, reggae, drum and bass. At 71 years old, Lee is as committed as ever to pushing the barriers and putting out music that cuts. Lee "Scratch" Perry recorded this album at State of Mind Studios in London (U.K.), with multi-instrumentalist and longtime collaborator Steve Marshall. The End of an American Dream was produced and mixed by John Saxon in Somerset, England, and mastered by John Palmer in Lansing, Michigan. Prev - Next >>

 

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