The all-star band Smoke and Mirrors Sound System is back, this time paying tribute to Big Audio Dynamite's iconic album "No. 10, Upping St." Originally released in 1986, this album marked the final reunion of Mick Jones and former Clash bandmate Joe Strummer, who co-produced the album and co-wrote five of its nine songs. Adding to the mix was the legendary Don Letts, who, known for his work with The Clash, provided co-lead vocals and handled the sampler. Almost 40 years later, the album's innovative blend of reggae, hip-hop, and dance music not only holds up but also highlights how ahead of its time it truly was. Now, John Roy has gathered a who's who of the ska and reggae communities to put a unique spin on these amazing tunes. Plus the songs get a full dub treatment on the second LP of the release that just takes the songs to an entirely other level. If you missed the album the first time around, don't let it slip by you again.
Available on opaque orange and yellow 12" vinyl with deluxe gatefold jacket.
Tracklisting:
SIDE A
C’Mon Every Beatbox feat. Zoe Devlin Love (Jones, Letts)
Beyond The Pale feat. Eddie Skuller (Strummer, Jones)
Limbo The Law (Strummer, Jones, Donovan)
Sambadrome feat. Jesse Wagner (Jones, Letts)
SIDE B
V Thirteen feat. Tony Devenish (Strummer, Jones)
Ticket feat. Tippa Irie & Brother Culture (Strummer, Jones, Letts, Roberts)
Hollywood Boulevard feat. Shardie Flenoid & Ali Culotta (Jones, Letts)
Dial A Hitman feat. King Django (Jones, Letts)
Sightsee MC feat. Silky Hookings & Brother Culture (Strummer, Jones)
SIDE C
Hollywood Boulevard Dub (Victor Rice Mix)
Sightsee MC Dub (JonQuan Mix)
C’Mon Every Beatbox Dub (DM Kahn Mix)
Beyond The Pale Dub (Roger Rivas Mix)
SIDE D
V Thirteen Dub (Black Market Dub Mix)
Dial A Hitman Dub (Agent Jay Mix)
Ticket Dub (Wise Owl Mix)
Ice Cool Killer Dub (Victor Rice Mix)
Sambadrome Dub (JonQuan Mix)