Harder than the Rock

 

Over at RebelRoots, a members-only blog of which I am a part, Reb shared the fantastic film Harder than a Rock featuring the crucial history of The Cimarons, the firstest & baddest reggae band in the UK. Their story is the story of the early days of Sound System culture in the UK, something in which I am deeply immersed.

If you can find the flick, check it out. The film moved me so deeply emotionally & musically. But being me, of course I had to dig out all their Dub tracks I could find. 

Here's what I came up with, some sourced from mid/late 70s 45s with a lot of snap, crackle, & pop. This isn't your traditional nor rootikal Dub, however. This is Dub as only the Mighty Cimarons could create... 

 

The Cimarons - In Dub, NØ Comp., 2025.
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Feel Nice (version)
Dub into Darkness
Oh Mammy Blue (version)
Truly (toast version)
I Man ah Dub
Love & Affection Dub
Talking Blues Dub
Harder than the Rock Dub
Bombs & Guns (version)
Drifting (version)
Dub Me More & More
Rooting (for a Cause) Dubwise
Cool it Dub
Dim the Light Dub
Struggling Man Dub

 

 

 

Enjoy,
NØ