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"The almighty touchstone of post-punk dub just got….dubbier? Jah Wobble totally reinvents the thundering pulse of PiL’s Metal Box with inexplicably crazed results in an act of total sacrilege that may well have topped the original. Essential canonical revisionism for every post-punk head."
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A gig held at Exchange on Thursday 16th May. The event starts at 20:00.
Exchange Presents:
Jah Wobble: Metal Box Rebuilt In Dub
7.30pm doors
£29 adv
Los Angeles, CA - Public Image Ltd.’s second album, the 1979 masterpiece Metal Box (later re-released as Second Edition), was a lightning rod to the music world in more ways than one. The first pressing of the album was sold in an unadorned, round metal tin (hence, the album title) containing three 45 RPM 12” vinyl. The packaging signaled the intention - this was a band whose artistic aesthetic would not be forced to conform to the traditional commodification of commercialized music. As a result, the album became a hugely influential, landmark release in post-punk surpassing even the band’s incredible debut album. Now, one of the key co-creators of that album, and co-founder of PiL alongside former Sex Pistol John Lydon, has returned to Metal Box, completely reinventing 8 of the album’s songs with sophisticated dub interpretations and mind-blowing production! Wobble is, of course, no stranger to dub rhythms, having drawn influence from both reggae and world music throughout his spectacular 40+ year career. But Metal Box - Rebuilt In Dub seems to have truly caused Wobble to dig deep and bring out his absolute creative best. Speaking of the album, he declares “It’s as mesmerizing as the original, but with a deeper broader scope. I put my heart and soul into this.”
Exchange has a small ramp entrance from the street. Our bar and main event space are on the ground floor and we have an accessible toilet. If you need any other info on accessibility, please contact [email protected]
Exchange is a 14+ venue. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.
Jah Wobble: Metal Box Rebuilt In Dub
7.30pm doors
£29 adv
Los Angeles, CA - Public Image Ltd.’s second album, the 1979 masterpiece Metal Box (later re-released as Second Edition), was a lightning rod to the music world in more ways than one. The first pressing of the album was sold in an unadorned, round metal tin (hence, the album title) containing three 45 RPM 12” vinyl. The packaging signaled the intention - this was a band whose artistic aesthetic would not be forced to conform to the traditional commodification of commercialized music. As a result, the album became a hugely influential, landmark release in post-punk surpassing even the band’s incredible debut album. Now, one of the key co-creators of that album, and co-founder of PiL alongside former Sex Pistol John Lydon, has returned to Metal Box, completely reinventing 8 of the album’s songs with sophisticated dub interpretations and mind-blowing production! Wobble is, of course, no stranger to dub rhythms, having drawn influence from both reggae and world music throughout his spectacular 40+ year career. But Metal Box - Rebuilt In Dub seems to have truly caused Wobble to dig deep and bring out his absolute creative best. Speaking of the album, he declares “It’s as mesmerizing as the original, but with a deeper broader scope. I put my heart and soul into this.”
Exchange has a small ramp entrance from the street. Our bar and main event space are on the ground floor and we have an accessible toilet. If you need any other info on accessibility, please contact [email protected]
Exchange is a 14+ venue. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.
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