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07 January 2025

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.
decryption code in comments

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
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  1. NØ1/7/25, 1:54 PM

    Cimarons in Dub
    qFnvBC0dpiVgXammjfXhxhZO5UTITMXnQw7ItJtd8bM

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  2. NØ1/7/25, 1:55 PM

    Here's the latest Muslimgauze links:

    Muslimgauze - Deceiver Vol 3 & Vol 4, Staalplaat archive twelve, 2014.
    Deceiver Vol 3 (originally released as part of Box of Silk & Dogs 1999) -
    https://mega.nz/file/v1NmVKSQ#YaMOGw1V68CrUvtbcQslAIMIVOK6d6hDAykY2_6rQe4

    Deceiver Vol 4 (un-used mixes originally intended for Double Deceiver [never released]-
    https://mega.nz/file/HkcUmAyY#oo0Lf-oHdraZvuYsyZW0cqfq7vii-WiW8Y7dVGFbI5Y

    Muslimgauze - Trial Mixes 1997-1998, Digital Dizzy dD8, 2014.
    https://mega.nz/file/mo0WmToJ#Cnz5KcS8oRUmyvy15oJrkjnunBEAb1kE-2BOMNG8Iy0

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  3. Charlie1/7/25, 4:06 PM

    Thanks NØ for the much needed dub infusion!

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    1. NØ1/8/25, 2:14 PM

      Hope you enjoy this as much as I did. Reb of RebelRoots left a link to the movie below. Well worth the watch.

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  4. reb.jukebox1/8/25, 3:30 AM

    So glad you enjoyed the Doc NØ, will share the link here for all to enjoy. I loved it, I must say.
    Harder Than the Rock - Cimarons Story (mp4)

    The Untold Story of Cimarons, the UK's First Reggae Band. Discover the fascinating journey of the UK's first reggae band in HARDER THAN THE ROCK. From their humble beginnings in a London bus shelter in 1967, the Cimarons became pioneers of the reggae movement in Britain, collaborating with legends like Bob Marley and Lee 'Scratch' Perry. Premiered at Sheffield DocFest to a standing ovation, this powerful film by Mark Warmington hits UK cinemas on 3rd October, in celebration of Black History Month. Don't miss this moving tribute to a band that shaped a generation and left an indelible mark on music history.

    https://pixeldrain.com/u/D63hEkPG

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  5. NØ1/8/25, 2:17 PM

    Thanks, Reb. I loved the documentary. Made me search out more of their music (really liked their reggae as well as their Dub). Really appreciate you sharing the link to the flick here for NSS visitors to view.

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  6. zamente1/25/25, 6:07 AM

    Thanx a lot for the documentary!!! Enjoyed them last year at Reggae Geel & will see them again on Easter in Cologne so Jah will- Harder than the Rock!!!

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  7. Ja-Mike10/13/25, 5:17 PM

    Hi NØ, just passed by and yet another find that I somehow missed first. Your comps are always great and this is a superb treat - one of my faves in dub, you might have just made my day! Link for the movie is gone, so I missed it but that's okay, still got your comp. Thanks a lot for this one and take care grtz.

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  8. Ja-Mike10/13/25, 5:18 PM

    Always a pleasure passing by.

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    1. NØ10/13/25, 9:53 PM

      Harder than a Rock was a share from good freind & fellow blogger (Vibes blog) Reb. Pixeldrain files can be fleeting but I had grabbed this one. I’ve uploaded it to MEGA. Should be ready to (harderthanthe) Rock. Thanks, J-M.

      Harder than the Rock Cimarons movie
      https://mega.nz/file/ipUEEZiA#s1t6SV6KrKst6Ia7Bo_QS2juZbkC2wVBoyA0P23_auA

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  9. Ja-Mike10/14/25, 1:02 PM

    Seems you made my day twice in a row hhh. Thank you very much NØ, also Reb for being so kind as to share this gem. Really appreciate this. Take care, grtz.

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  10. Ja-Mike10/14/25, 4:55 PM

    I just watched the doc, and it's a very moving and human story indeed. I'll definitely check them out again. And pick up my guitar (haven't touched it for ages...). It's that kind of movie. Thanks again to Reb for sharing and to you for the re-up - highly appreciated. Take care grtz.

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    1. NØ10/14/25, 11:46 PM

      I was totally moved by the documentary & sought out more of their music as soon as it was over. Glad to hear it inspired you to pick up the ole git.

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