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- Record Label: Cherry Red
- Release Date: Jun 26, 2026
- Summary: The three-disc compilation features post-punk/dub songs by such artist as Mad Professor, The Clash, The Jam, The Pop Group, The Ruts, The Slits, Thompson Twins, UB40, Jah Wobble, and XTC
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- Record Label: Cherry Red
- Genre(s): Reggae, Dub, Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, British Punk
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UncutJun 26, 2026Eclectic, expansive and authoritative. [Jul 2026, p,49]
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MojoJun 26, 2026Inevitably, the surprises thrill the most: Max Splodge produced into authenticity by dubmaster Dennis Bovell; Cook The Books opening Gone To Black with The Sweeney theme; The Ruts' despairing heroin lament Love In Vain. [Aug 2026, p.100]
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Jun 26, 2026The entire compilation is an incredibly fun listen, reaching into a multitude of unexpected directions to find rough-edged, rule-breaking material.
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The WireJun 26, 2026Upfront mention is required for Jah Wobble's perceptive sleevenotes. .... Some big names are at work here, as the tracks are well sourced, but the weird one-offs, the curiosities and rarities offer up the best surprises: check Shoes For Industry's "Sheepdog Trial Inna Babylon" or Max Splodge's "Bicycle Seat (Dub)". [Jun 2026, p.66]