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In 1969, following stints at Clement "Sir Coxsone" Dodd's Studio One and a period as a freelance producer, Lee "Scratch" Perry struck out on his own as the Upsetter (a trinity of label, personal moniker, and backing band). The year saw Perry focusing on instrumental terrain with a group of veteran rock steady players that included (in its original incarnation), bassist Clifton "Jackie" Jackson, guitarist Lynford "Hux" Brown, pianist/arranger Gladstone "Gladdy" Anderson, and organist Winston "Brubek" Wright. Return of Django collects some of the group's early efforts. The title track earned Perry his first taste of international success, and it's easy to see why. The Upsetters lay down an infectious pulse, highlighting piping hot sax work. Its only draw back is that it seems entirely too short. Still, "Return of Django" is something of an anomaly on the collection. Instead of the horns, you find Wilson's simmering organ in the spotlight. It is very much his hour as other elements are pushed to the music's periphery. Spending hours at local movie houses was apparently a favorite pastime of Perry and the Upsetters. As a result, the band absorbed the music from popular spaghetti westerns and spy films. Wilson incorporates these styles, reducing them to playful lines that can be almost childlike in their simplicity. Oozing Jamaican cool, he shifts between sustained drones, choppy grooves, and bizarre flourishes that bubble at the top of the mix. Assembled quickly in the wake of "Return of Django"'s success, the tunes can sound like the sort of spontaneous jams that might have taken place in between proper recording. Even so, the album's whimsical, carefree vibe and undercurrent of rugged rhythms make it difficult to resist.
© Nathan Bush /TiVo
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Lee Perry, Composer, Producer, Instruments - Gladstone Anderson, Piano - The Upsetters, Composer, MainArtist - Winston Wright, Organ - Val Bennett, Saxophone - Clifton Jackson, Bass Guitar - Lynford Brown, Guitar
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Lee Perry, Producer, Instruments - The Upsetters, MainArtist
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Lee Perry, Producer, Instruments - The Upsetters, MainArtist
© 2003 Trojan Recordings Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1969 Trojan Recordings Ltd., a BMG Company
Lee Perry, Producer, Instruments - The Upsetters, MainArtist
© 2003 Trojan Recordings Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1969 Trojan Recordings Ltd., a BMG Company
Lee Perry, Producer, Instruments - The Upsetters, MainArtist
© 2003 Trojan Recordings Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1969 Trojan Recordings Ltd., a BMG Company
Lee Perry, Producer, Instruments - The Upsetters, MainArtist - Lee "Scratch" Perry, Producer
© 2003 Trojan Recordings Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1969 Trojan Recordings Ltd., a BMG Company
Lee Perry, Producer, Instruments - The Upsetters, MainArtist
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Lee Perry, Producer, Instruments - The Upsetters, MainArtist - Lee "Scratch" Perry, MainArtist
© 2003 Trojan Recordings Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1968 Trojan Recordings Ltd., a BMG Company
Lee Perry, Composer, Producer, Instruments - Gladstone Anderson, Piano - The Upsetters, MainArtist - Winston Wright, Organ - Clifton Jackson, Bass Guitar - Lynford Brown, Guitar
© 2003 Trojan Recordings Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1969 Trojan Recordings Ltd., a BMG Company
Lee Perry, Producer, Vocals, Instruments - Gladstone Anderson, Piano - The Upsetters, MainArtist - Winston Wright, Organ - Clifton Jackson, Bass Guitar - Lynford Brown, Guitar
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Lee Perry, Producer, Instruments - The Upsetters, MainArtist
© 2003 Trojan Recordings Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1969 Trojan Recordings Ltd., a BMG Company
Lee Perry, Producer, Instruments - The Upsetters, MainArtist
© 2003 Trojan Recordings Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1969 Trojan Recordings Ltd., a BMG Company
Lee Perry, Producer, Instruments - Pat Kelly, Composer, Vocals, MainArtist - Edward Lee, Composer
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Lee Perry, Producer - The Ravers, Performance, MainArtist
© 2003 Trojan Recordings Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 1968 Trojan Recordings Ltd., a BMG Company
Lee Perry, Producer, Instruments - The Upsetters, MainArtist
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Lee Perry, Producer, Instruments - The Upsetters, MainArtist
© 2003 Trojan Recordings Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 2003 Trojan Recordings Ltd., a BMG Company
Lee Perry, Producer, Instruments - The Upsetters, MainArtist
© 2003 Trojan Recordings Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 2003 Trojan Recordings Ltd., a BMG Company
Lee Perry, Producer, Instruments - The Upsetters, MainArtist
© 2003 Trojan Recordings Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 2003 Trojan Recordings Ltd., a BMG Company
Lee Perry, Producer, Instruments - The Upsetters, MainArtist
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Lee Perry, Producer, Instruments - The Upsetters, MainArtist
© 2003 Trojan Recordings Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 2003 Trojan Recordings Ltd., a BMG Company
Album review
In 1969, following stints at Clement "Sir Coxsone" Dodd's Studio One and a period as a freelance producer, Lee "Scratch" Perry struck out on his own as the Upsetter (a trinity of label, personal moniker, and backing band). The year saw Perry focusing on instrumental terrain with a group of veteran rock steady players that included (in its original incarnation), bassist Clifton "Jackie" Jackson, guitarist Lynford "Hux" Brown, pianist/arranger Gladstone "Gladdy" Anderson, and organist Winston "Brubek" Wright. Return of Django collects some of the group's early efforts. The title track earned Perry his first taste of international success, and it's easy to see why. The Upsetters lay down an infectious pulse, highlighting piping hot sax work. Its only draw back is that it seems entirely too short. Still, "Return of Django" is something of an anomaly on the collection. Instead of the horns, you find Wilson's simmering organ in the spotlight. It is very much his hour as other elements are pushed to the music's periphery. Spending hours at local movie houses was apparently a favorite pastime of Perry and the Upsetters. As a result, the band absorbed the music from popular spaghetti westerns and spy films. Wilson incorporates these styles, reducing them to playful lines that can be almost childlike in their simplicity. Oozing Jamaican cool, he shifts between sustained drones, choppy grooves, and bizarre flourishes that bubble at the top of the mix. Assembled quickly in the wake of "Return of Django"'s success, the tunes can sound like the sort of spontaneous jams that might have taken place in between proper recording. Even so, the album's whimsical, carefree vibe and undercurrent of rugged rhythms make it difficult to resist.
© Nathan Bush /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 20 track(s)
- Total length: 00:57:10
- Main artists: The Upsetters
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Trojan Records
- Genre: World Reggae
© 2003 Trojan Recordings Ltd., a BMG Company ℗ 2003 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd., a BMG Company
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