Overuse of synth drums - name and shame the worst examples

6anbatte · Post by **6anbatte** » Fri Aug 18, 2006 3:44 pm

Hi Jesco77

Yes, I think I've got some Papa Michigan and General Smiley that just about get away with it.

Snow Leopard · Post by **Snow Leopard** » Fri Aug 18, 2006 4:15 pm

A lot of Studio One tunes were remixed with syn drums - what was that about?

I think Black Uhuru's 'Chill Out' LP was probably the high-(or low)-point of Sly's use of the medium.

6anbatte · Post by **6anbatte** » Fri Aug 18, 2006 4:39 pm

The only thing I can think of (and this really is clutching at straws) is that they had to put them on as many tracks as possible to justify the cost of buying them in the first place!

I did say I was clutching at straws here!

well charge · Post by **well charge** » Fri Aug 18, 2006 6:07 pm

Re: Sly selling out "post 80". Are you kidding? Sly & Robbie created some wicked, innovative, legendary riddims in the eighties that we must all be thankful for. Like "Baltimore", and "Heart Made of Stone", or Sugar Minott's "Devil Pickney".

6anbatte · Post by **6anbatte** » Fri Aug 18, 2006 7:29 pm

Hi well charge

Just ordered Sly & Robbie's Taxi Sound - http://www.roots-archives.com/release/3 ... ight=54734

If I am won over I can assure you I will tell you.

Juha Vaahtera · Post by **Juha Vaahtera** » Fri Aug 18, 2006 7:35 pm

I have to confess I love those syndrums, especially Synare used in the late 70's. Not so keen on those later inventions like Linn drums, or other drum emulators.

king g · Post by **king g** » Fri Aug 18, 2006 7:40 pm

Well, i would say that if it wasn't Sly it would have been someone else. It's a natural progression and i think King Jammy should be mentioned...

staas · Post by **staas** » Fri Aug 18, 2006 9:23 pm

sly and robbie definately sold out in 80's, of course they had some great tracks in that time recording like 200 songs a year,but check this album out :"language barrier"

http://allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sq ... 6ompnd9ffo

just don't make my mistake and pay $5 for the tape

leggo rocker · Post by **leggo rocker** » Fri Aug 18, 2006 10:03 pm

I may be wrong but I seem to remember Raiders of the Lost Dub being dreadful on account of synth drums.

Rootsman · Post by **Rootsman** » Fri Aug 18, 2006 11:38 pm

Hi, 6anbatte

Whats the Sly and Robbie Taxi Sound like ? I know its on Auralux and they have had some good releases.

Trouble is when the date says 198x and your not familiar with all the tracks you dont know how far across the 80`s it extends.

Is it all pre digital etc.

Thanks and Respect

Dave

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