Tenor Saw
by I know the summer is over, but I’m still grooving on some Tenor Saw. The dancehall icon has been deceased for more than 20 years, and though some rather douchey bands such as Sublime and 311 have sampled and stolen from him, his status has not diminished. Check out his sophomore album Fever if you’re looking for some irie tunes to get you through the colder months.
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Gerry Mak said | 17 October, 2009
Nope I don’t.
Gerry Mak said | 17 October, 2009
Sublime is douchey.
Nice pick, much love for Tenor Saw! The Sleng Teng version of Pumpkin Belly has been one of all time fav tracks ever since I first heard it some 20 years ago.
Tenor Saw, Eek A Mouse and Burning Spear all saw very heavy rotation in my jeep this summer. Now that the weather is cool, dreary and rainy I’m finding myself listening to a lot of dubstep, the deeper, moody, spacey stuff like Burial, and Vaccine – but listening to this Tenor Saw track just now was a nice boost on a chilly, rainy afternoon.
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gm said | 17 October, 2009
Sublime is NOT douchey. (311 isn’t the same caliber.) Any and all appropriations of Tenor Saw have been in good taste and with respect. I don’t think you understand (and consequently don’t respect) the extent of Sublime’s inclusion of reggae influences.
Moreover, they are the best example of how to include various genres and styles. Spanglish lyric, punk, reggae/dancehall/ska… Nothing was stolen.
Take UB40 and Labour of Love. Now, that was closer to stealing!
It is irie not “iry”
Maaaaaaan, you don’t know what you are talkin’ bout.