Inna City Pressure (Rmx) [Original recording remastered]

VIBE
The most fully realized statement from the underground massive in quite some time.

Product Description
ROIR is proud to re-introduce one of the landmark albums of the last decade—remixed & remastered, w/ two bonus tracks ("Junglist" & "Jacob’s Ladder") plus a new version of "Revolution". Inna City Pressure was originally released by Dr. Israel in late 1998, at a time when the scene he was associated with (NYC’s "illbient" collective which included DJ Spooky, WE, Sub Dub, Spectre, Techno Animal, Badawi) was garnering major press attention. Of all the albums to emerge from that scene, this undoubtedly was and is the most important and, I would dare say, the best.

Doc’s music is a fusion of world musics in the best possible sense. Dub/reggae, jungle/drum n bass, hip-hop, rock, punk & metal are all part of a completely organic whole, achieved with urgency, acumen, charisma and purpose. In fact, the album is so strong it should return some import to the terms "World Music" and "Fusion"—two terms whose meanings have been diluted, hyped and bastardized to the point of inconsequence. Doc’s ability to represent and reprocess his influences (Black Uhuru, Black Sabbath, Bad Brains, Run DMC, Roni Size) into compelling new forms is astounding. And what ties these styles of music together so organically? The answer is simple: Doc understands that what he loves about all music is BIG BASS and BIG DRUMS. He also understands how to implement that knowledge. It’s why Black Sabbath can be reimagined as a pot-smoking rasta chanting over drum ‘n’ bass beats. And why Doc is such a special musical mind.

The rerelease of Inna City Pressure will be followed by a new Dr. Israel album entitled Dr. Israel presents Dreadtone International: Patterns of War, out October 18th, 2005. Patterns… is his first album in over 3 years and marks the continuation of a great & lengthy relationship with ROIR (those are Doc’s dreadlocks on the cover of ROIR’s first ever CD release—Dub Revolution: UK Roots). This new album by Doc and the young Brooklyn collective Dreadtone International is a new-school-meets-old-school marriage of roots, dub, trip-hop, rock, and R&B. Teaming up with vocalists Lady K and Chemda, along with an assortment of Brooklyn’s finest dub players, the good Dr. has created possibly his most accessible effort to date—an entirely new dub sound. Think Massive Attack vs. Fugees. Heavy heavy bass lines, thundering beats, beautiful melodies, pristinely produced vocals, and conscious lyrics paint an over-all soundscape which is as powerful as it is unique.

Inna City Pressure (Rmx) [Original recording remastered]

Inna City Pressure (Rmx),Dr. Israel,Roir,Dance Music,Dark Ambient,Dub,Illbient,International,Jungle/Drum'n'bass,Miscellaneous,Pop,Reggae,The most fully realized statement from the underground massive in quite some time. - VIBE Inna City Pressure is a world music masterpiece. - CMJ

Average customer rating: Incredible!

Inna City Pressure (Rmx) Dr. Israel Manufacturer: Roir ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Ambient | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Drum & Bass | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Dub | Reggae | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | Compilations | International | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Dreadtone International: Patterns of War ASIN: B000AARKK8 Release Date: 2005-08-16

Tracks:

1. Inna City
2. Pressure
3. The Doctor vs. The Wizard
4. Armageddon Time
5. Survivor
6. Coppers (Brooklyn Version) feat. Rancid
7. Life in the Ghetto
8. Revolution*
9. Crisis Time
10. Israel
11. Iron City
12. Together
13. Time
14. Junglist**
15. Jacobs Ladder**
16. Together (Version)
17. Dubvivor

Product Description

ROIR is proud to re-introduce one of the landmark albums of the last decaderemixed & remastered, w/ two bonus tracks (Junglist & Jacobs Ladder) plus a new version of Revolution. Inna City Pressure was originally released by Dr. Israel in late 1998, at a time when the scene he was associated with (NYCs illbient collective which included DJ Spooky, WE, Sub Dub, Spectre, Techno Animal, Badawi) was garnering major press attention. Of all the albums to emerge from that scene, this undoubtedly was and is the most important and, I would dare say, the best. Docs music is a fusion of world musics in the best possible sense. Dub/reggae, jungle/drum n bass, hip-hop, rock, punk & metal are all part of a completely organic whole, achieved with urgency, acumen, charisma and purpose. In fact, the album is so strong it should return some import to the terms World Music and Fusiontwo terms whose meanings have been diluted, hyped and bastardized to the point of inconsequence. Docs ability to represent and reprocess his influences (Black Uhuru, Black Sabbath, Bad Brains, Run DMC, Roni Size) into compelling new forms is astounding. And what ties these styles of music together so organically? The answer is simple: Doc understands that what he loves about all music is BIG BASS and BIG DRUMS. He also understands how to implement that knowledge. Its why Black Sabbath can be reimagined as a pot-smoking rasta chanting over drum n bass beats. And why Doc is such a special musical mind. The rerelease of Inna City Pressure will be followed by a new Dr. Israel album entitled Dr. Israel presents Dreadtone International: Patterns of War, out October 18th, 2005. Patterns is his first album in over 3 years and marks the continuation of a great & lengthy relationship with ROIR (those are Docs dreadlocks on the cover of ROIRs first ever CD releaseDub Revolution: UK Roots). This new album by Doc and the young Brooklyn collective Dreadtone International is a new-school-meets-old-school marriage of roots, dub, trip-hop, rock, and R&B. Teaming up with vocalists Lady K and Chemda, along with an assortment of Brooklyns finest dub players, the good Dr. has created possibly his most accessible effort to datean entirely new dub sound. Think Massive Attack vs. Fugees. Heavy heavy bass lines, thundering beats, beautiful melodies, pristinely produced vocals, and conscious lyrics paint an over-all soundscape which is as powerful as it is unique.

Customer Reviews:

Incredible!.......2005-09-09

Since the first day I heard this CD, I've listened to it daily ever since. It's totally addicting - get it, you won't be sorry or bored with it after awhile.

Average customer rating:

Inna City Pressure Dr. Israel ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Ambient | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Drum & Bass | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Dub | Reggae | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | Compilations | International | Styles | Music ASIN: B00003IQJW Release Date: 2003-12-16

Tracks:

1. Inna City
2. Pressure
3. Doctor Vs. The Wizard
4. Armagideon Time
5. Survivor
6. Coppers [Brooklyn Version]
7. Life in the Ghetto
8. Revolution
9. Crisis
10. Israel
11. Iron City
12. Together
13. Time
14. Together Dub
15. Dubvivor

Album Description

1998 album from Brooklyn-based artist influenced by dub reggae, jungle, & drum 'n' bass features a guest appearance from Rancid, a Black Sabbath cover, & a cover of the Willie Williams classic 'Armagideon Time'. 15 tracks. Amethyst.

Album Details

Lyrical Stylings Against a Background of Hip-hop, Jungle, Dub, Drum N Bass, Punk, World Beat, and Ska. Features a Guest Appearance by Rancid.

Average customer rating: PHENOMENAL.......................... One of my favorite releases this year...

Inna City Pressure Dr. Israel Manufacturer: Mutant Sound System ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Ambient | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Drum & Bass | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Techno | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Dub | Reggae | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | International | Styles | Music Similar Items: Dreadtone International: Patterns of War ASIN: B00000DGZY Release Date: 1998-11-17

Tracks:

1. Inna City
2. Pressure
3. The Doctor Vs. The Wizard
4. Armagideon Time
5. Survivor
6. Coppers (Brooklyn Version)
7. Life in the Ghetto
8. Revolution
9. Crisis
10. Israel
11. Iron City
12. Together
13. Time
14. Together-Dub
15. Dubvivor

Amazon.com

Urb magazine might have tagged Dr. Israel as the "dub-reggae connection," but on Inna City Pressure, Israel is really the dub-everything connection--jungle, hip-hop, breakbeat, reggae. Israel tries his hand at all styles, mixing up a crazy hybrid animal in each song. Curiously, Israel's attempts at the most straightforward of the genres, like dub and reggae, fare the worst--his "Hey, mon" feels more like a shtick, partially because of weaker production techniques and an overdone politicized message. But when the producer tries his hand at the weirder end of electronic music, it sometimes turns out wonderful. You get the feeling that if Israel hasn't quite hit the nail on the head, with a little luck and perseverance, he'll eventually build the musical castle of his (and our) dreams--a place where musical boundaries cease to exist. --Tricia Romano

Customer Reviews:

PHENOMENAL.................................2002-03-11

WELL, THIS COLLECTION OF SONGS IS ABSOLUTELY PHENOMENAL. I LOVE DUB, AND REGGAE, AND PUNK AND JUNGLE TRIP HOP TECHNO STUFF, AND SOMEHOW DR. ISRAEL BRINGS IT ALL TOGETHER.....DEEP DUB BASS LINES GET PUSHED OVER THE EDGE WITH TRIPPY DRUM LOOPS, GUITAR, AND SERIOUSLY TIGHT PRODUCTION TECHNIQUES...AND STELLAR VOCALS FROM THE DR. AND SOME BEAUTIFUL FEMALES ON BACKUP. ADD RANCID INTO THE MIX AND LORD KNOWS WHO ELSE AND OUT COMES THIS CLASSIC...I STUMBLED ACROSS IT AND I KEEP COMING BACK TO IT, TIME AND AGAIN, BECAUSE OF ITS POWER, FLUIDITY, AND HEART.
IT'S FAIRLY UNIQUE AND SCRATHES AN ITCH THAT FEW, IF ANY, CAN....

One of my favorite releases this year..........2000-01-03

An absolutely necessary album for anyone who enjoys uptempo reggae, ragga jungle or dub. The lyrics are sincere and well-spoken, the rhythms are solid. Good for breakdancing practice AND listening to on a rainy day. The album is replete with fresh new breaks, no stale amen breaks here. Just a fantastic album that never got the attention it deserved.

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