{"product_id":"dub-confrontation-warrior-vs-killer","title":"Dub Confrontation - Warrior vs Killer","description":"\u003cp\u003eVinyl - M\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSleeve - M\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eFew reggae albums capture the spirit of UK sound system culture quite like \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eDub Confrontation – Warrior vs Killer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e. More than just a dub LP, this legendary release is a musical showdown between two of the most influential sound systems in reggae history: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eJah Shaka\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e“The Warrior”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eFatman Sound System\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e“The Killer.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis is a reissue of the original 1980 album engineered by the legendary \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003ePrince Jammy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eDub Confrontation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e brings together two giants of the reggae sound system scene.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eRather than competing in a live clash, each sound system takes control of one side of the record:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eSide A – Fatman “The Killer”\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eSide B – Jah Shaka “The Warrior”\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eBoth sides are built around many of the same rhythm tracks, but each sound system delivers its own unique interpretation through different dub mixes, effects and production techniques.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eJah Shaka vs Fatman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eJah Shaka\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e became one of the most respected figures in UK roots reggae, famous for his powerful, spiritual sessions and earth shaking bass. His side of the album reflects his signature style, featuring deep echo, thunderous percussion, and immersive dub effects that would become synonymous with Shaka sessions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eOn the opposite side, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eFatman Sound System\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, led by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eKen “Fatman” Gordon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, showcases a cleaner, more direct approach to dub mixing. Nicknamed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e“The Killer,”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Fatman’s selections and production style earned enormous respect throughout the UK reggae scene.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eTogether, these contrasting styles make \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eDub Confrontation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e one of the most fascinating dub albums ever released.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAvailable to buy in our Bristol shop alongside a great selection of dub and reggae records.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e‘Buy Sell Trade Vinyl at Bristol’s Friendly Local Record Shop’ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Friendly Records Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55873261175169,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1322\/9859\/files\/IMG_7508.jpg?v=1783110788","url":"https:\/\/friendlyrecords.co.uk\/products\/dub-confrontation-warrior-vs-killer","provider":"Friendly Records Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}