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Armagideon Time: When Punk Met Dub 1978-1984 Image
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  • 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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  1. Uncut
    Jun 26, 2026
    80
    Eclectic, expansive and authoritative. [Jul 2026, p,49]
  2. Mojo
    Jun 26, 2026
    80
    Inevitably, 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]
  3. Jun 26, 2026
    80
    The entire compilation is an incredibly fun listen, reaching into a multitude of unexpected directions to find rough-edged, rule-breaking material.
  4. The Wire
    Jun 26, 2026
    80
    Upfront 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]