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New Age Steppers - New Age Steppers (Vinyl) ØNew Age SteppersÙ: The landmark first album on the On-U Sound label, this self-titled debut announced a gathering of the tribes: producer Adrian Sherwood bringing together members of the Slits, the Pop Group, the Flying Lizards and the Raincoats and getting them to collaborate with the likes of the Roots RadicsÙ Style Scott, Creation RebelÙs Crucial Tony, and AswadÙs George Oban to form a potent post-punk/dub fusion. The albumÙs two highest peaks are brilliantly realised interpretations of Jamaican classics - Junior BylesÙ ØFade AwayÙ and Bim ShermanÙs ØLove ForeverÙ, Ari UpÙs vocal transporting the dread warning and lovers rock vibes to the icy hallways of early-80s London squatland. A certified classic of the era back on wax for the first time in 40 years and an essential addition to any post-punk record collection. Includes download card and printed inner with new sleevenotes and interviews by Oli Warwick. TRACKLISTING 1. Fade Away 2. Radial Drill 3. State Assembly 4. Crazy Dreams and High Ideals 5. AbderhamaneÙs Demise 6. Animal Space 7. Love Forever 8. Private Armies
