Mikey Dread | World War III | Album

Mikey Dread "World War III"

LP (NEW) - Vinyl, Music on Vinyl, Europe, 2022, MOVLP3029, 8719262022515, Translucent Yellow Vinyl, Numbered Limited Edition (1500), Reissue

Mikey Dread’s World War III (1980) is a classic of dub-infused roots reggae, serving as a peak in his career as both a performer and a wizard behind the mixing board. Released during the same fertile era when he was collaborating with the UK punk icons The Clash on Sandinista!, the album functions as a brilliant sonic bridge between the heavy dancehall traditions of Jamaica and the urgent, rebellious textures of the UK new wave movement. It remains highly celebrated for its innovative production techniques, massive riddims, and an infectious ability to deliver weighty, apocalyptic messages wrapped in remarkably upbeat arrangements.

Artist Website: mikeydread.com

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