AUGUSTUS PABLO, MESSAGE MUSIC: DIGITAL PRODUCTIONS

Though the melodica was his signature musical endeavor, Pablo experimented with a host of electronic sounds during the period of 1986-1994. The results weren't your stereotypical Roots Reggae (synth, drum machine), so it was generally brushed to the side. Thankfully, technology has opened a whole new world of lost albums and recordings. A brave soul (or record label) will always dig deep into an artist's collection and this is a perfect example of that effort. Pressure Sounds gives us Pablo's experimental material beginning in 1986. It starts off with a futuristic take on “A Java”. Beat-heavy and catchy, it's a casually produced modern remix track done right. Standout tracks like ”Seven Winds From Zion” and “Isis” (Dub Version) carry a happily upbeat, slightly pop centric vibe that could easily be played at any dance club around the world.