Creation Rebel - Close Encounters of the Third World

29.3.24 - Black Vinyl LP

On-U present a crucial reissue campaign of key albums by Creation Rebel, the original On-U Sound house band. It includes vinyl reissues of five much sought-after albums, most of which have been out of print for over 40 years, plus a 6CD anthology set.

Originally conceived by Adrian Sherwood as a dub outfit to make his first album, Creation Rebel evolved to become the live backing band for Prince Far I, produced a string of classic records in the late '70s and early '80s, and recently returned from exile in space with a triumphant comeback set.

A sublime set of roots, vocal and dubbed out instrumental magic, Close Encounters of the Third World is a real lost gem in the treasure filed Creation Rebel back catalogue, a true cross-Atlantic collaboration. Initial rhythm tracks were laid down in London in 1978, with horns and vocals overdubbed at Channel One in Jamaica before bandleader Crucial Tony returned to London with the tapes for the album to be mixed by a visiting Prince Jammy.

Close Encounters of the Third World was originally released on pre-On-U Sound label Hitrun, and was the second album released by the group chronologically.

Unavailable for 45 years, it has been carefully pieced back together, for this new edition featuring extended 12 disco mix versions of Beware and Natty Conscience Free, re-cut by Frank Merritt at The Carvery.

Tracklist:

1. Know Yourself

2. Conspiring

3. Beware

4. Dangerous and Deadly

5. Shouldn't Do That

6. Creation Fever

7. Natty Conscience Free

8. Joyful Noise