リー・ペリー x エイドリアン・シャーウッド!傑作アルバム『Rainford』のダブ盤が登場!!な・な・なんとブライアン・イーノがゲスト参加!!ジャマイカ No.1トロンボーン奏者のヴィン・ゴードンと久々の邂逅も!

伝説の中の伝説、リー・スクラッチ・ペリーが、盟友エイドリアン・シャーウッドと再びタッグを組み4月にリリースした傑作『Rainford』。世界的に絶賛されているこのアルバムを、リー・ペリーとエイドリアンがダブ・ヴァージョンに再構築したアルバム『Heavy Rain』の発売が決定!!なんとブライアン・イーノがゲスト参加し、更にボブ・マーリーと共に活躍した伝説的トロンボーン奏者ヴィン・ゴードンを新たにゲストとして迎えている。

発売・販売元 提供資料 （2019/09/26）

Rainford, Lee Scratch Perrys 2019 full-length co-produced by Adrian Sherwood, found the Jamaican legend as playful and mystical as ever, and was easily one of his most well-received 21st century releases. Heavy Rain is the albums dub companion, and it pushes the originals sound to the furthest limits while maintaining its character and enlightening spirit. Here, more of a spotlight is shone on the backing players and guest musicians, including the woozy horns of Dave Fulwood, Richard Doswell, Chris Petter, and guest trombonist Vin Gordon, as well as Gaudis keyboards and melodica. Rainford highlight Makumba Rock is further warped by Brian Eno (in the right channel) and transformed into, what else, Here Come the Warm Dreads. Gaudis stylophone and whooshing, bubbling keyboards transport Mind Worker into deep space, as Perry rises out of the ether as a spiritual guide, declaring himself a soldier and a soul collector. Crickets in Moonlight and Space Craft take two of Rainfords sludgiest, trippiest cuts and mutate them further, with all the dub trickery helping to elevate the feel-good vibes. Two songs are entirely new compositions rather than versions of Rainford tracks. Dreams Come True is sweet and mellow, with encouraging lyrics as well as a lighthearted non sequitur about Mick Jagger, while Above and Beyond is a stirring duet between Samy Bishais cascading violin and Paul Booths harmonious saxophone. More than just a remix album, Heavy Rain stands out on its own merit, demonstrating that Perrys inspiration and creative drive havent dulled in his advanced age. ~ Paul Simpson

Rovi