Here is
the timely reissue of KODE9 + THE SPACE APE's excellent 'Sine Of The Dub'
in all it's 10" glory. This if you don't know is a cover of the Prince
Classic 'Sign O The Time'. This is ultra minimal stripped down dubby gear, very
slow like with an ultra sinister throbbing bassline that pulsates throughout
like a heartbeat. The production is sparce leaving plenty of room for the Space
Ape's unique, heavy vocal style. This guy can do no wrong to these ears and
the theme of the vocal is still current. He adds his own little twist to the
words too. This is proper quality. The flipside is also a belter. 'Stalker' has
a similar paranoid feel but this time we're treated to some of Kode 9's crisp
off-beat 2step percussion. Hyperdub is a damn fine label and this would have
been single of the week had in not been a repress. Brilliant.
Love this record? Hate it? Tell us.
Other items by Kode9 & The Spaceape
Backward/ 9 Samurai Kode9 & The Spaceape 10" (vinyl), £4.79 Sorry - sold out.
