Magnetic Learning Center

Editorial Reviews
Justin Kleinfeld: CMJ New Music Report Issue: 819 - Jun 23, 2003
Reminiscent of the work of Sherwood and Laswell, while still retaining enough of its own edge to be unique.

john-book.com RATING: * * * * ½ (4½ out of 5)
The production is very interesting, nice combination of old electronic instruments with new, helping bridge the gap between the generations.

Album Description
Spreading the gospel of riddim far and wide is the aim of Teledubgnosis ("Tele" = far, across great distances/"Dub"= space, the drum and the bass/ "Gnosis" = esoteric knowledge of spiritual truth), who open a new chapter of dub for the 21st century. But don't let the name fool you--these dub warriors don't come with heavy concepts, rather heavyweight drums and bass.

The brainchild of master drummer Ted Parsons (Godflesh, Prong, Swans), knob-twirler Jason Wolford (Decadent Dub Team, Texas' answer to Tackhead) and talented multi-instrumentalist and multimedia artist Greg Grinnell with guest bassist Tony Maimone (formerly of Pere Ubu), the "Teledubbies," as they are affectionately known around here, mash up the session with live instrumentation, ill electronics, and hands-on effects--like dub was meant to be done. Bear witness as Crescendos of dubbed-out hand drums dissolve into a John Bonham One-Drop grounded by a plodding bass, before lilting eastern melodies push you towards the stratosphere. And don't plan on coming back anytime soon!

Reminiscent of the 80s sonic excursions of Adrian Sherwood's On-U Sound stable, with the worldliness of Bill Laswell's Material, Teledubgnosis straddles the past and the future with an organic yet tech-savvy sound comparable to none. Sometimes dark, sometimes delicate, but always bubbling with riddim and unsuspecting twists and turns Teledub's radikal roots plunge deep into new exotic turf while staying firmly connected to King Tubby's family tree.

The CD includes 2 bonus remixes: "In Heaven, A Devil" by The Bug (aka Kevin Martin) and "80 Creeps" by Tech Level 2 (Justin Broaderick of Godflesh).

Magnetic Learning Center

Magnetic Learning Center, Music, Teledubgnosis
Magnetic Learning Center
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Believe the hype!
  • Deep, rich, dark-roast dub.
  • Brilliant.
Magnetic Learning Center

Manufacturer: Wordsound
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00009UWET
Release Date: 2003-06-04

Tracks:

  1. 80 Creeps
  2. Close To The Fire
  3. Some - Thing
  4. In Heaven, A Devil
  5. Speed/Life
  6. Heading West
  7. Polar Cap Dub
  8. Operations Manual
  9. In Heaven, A Devil (The Bug's Heaven's Dub Mix)
  10. 80 Creeps (Techlevel 2 Dub & Bass Head Mix

Album Description

Spreading the gospel of riddim far and wide is the aim of Teledubgnosis ("Tele" = far, across great distances/"Dub"= space, the drum and the bass/ "Gnosis" = esoteric knowledge of spiritual truth), who open a new chapter of dub for the 21st century. But don't let the name fool you--these dub warriors don't come with heavy concepts, rather heavyweight drums and bass.

The brainchild of master drummer Ted Parsons (Godflesh, Prong, Swans), knob-twirler Jason Wolford (Decadent Dub Team, Texas' answer to Tackhead) and talented multi-instrumentalist and multimedia artist Greg Grinnell with guest bassist Tony Maimone (formerly of Pere Ubu), the "Teledubbies," as they are affectionately known around here, mash up the session with live instrumentation, ill electronics, and hands-on effects--like dub was meant to be done. Bear witness as Crescendos of dubbed-out hand drums dissolve into a John Bonham One-Drop grounded by a plodding bass, before lilting eastern melodies push you towards the stratosphere. And don't plan on coming back anytime soon!

Reminiscent of the 80s sonic excursions of Adrian Sherwood's On-U Sound stable, with the worldliness of Bill Laswell's Material, Teledubgnosis straddles the past and the future with an organic yet tech-savvy sound comparable to none. Sometimes dark, sometimes delicate, but always bubbling with riddim and unsuspecting twists and turns Teledub's radikal roots plunge deep into new exotic turf while staying firmly connected to King Tubby's family tree.

The CD includes 2 bonus remixes: "In Heaven, A Devil" by The Bug (aka Kevin Martin) and "80 Creeps" by Tech Level 2 (Justin Broaderick of Godflesh).

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Believe the hype!.......2003-10-12

Every review I've read of this record has been positive - and you can believe them. Don't get scared off by the "dub" tag - I don't know a thing about that style of music, and I *really* enjoy this record.

5 out of 5 stars Deep, rich, dark-roast dub........2003-08-26

The type of thing people who like this sort of thing really like. Buy it.

5 out of 5 stars Brilliant........2003-08-20

There's been plenty of press on these guys, all of it good, and deservedly so. Teledubgnosis acknowleges its roots but does its own thang. Amazing depth of sound. Play. Chill. Repeat.

Music:

  1. March 16-20, 1992
  2. Meatmen Tribute "We're Not The Meatmen...But We Still Suck!" [Explicit Lyrics]
  3. Mermaid Avenue
  4. Miserable Failure [Explicit Lyrics]
  5. My Father My King [CD-single]
  6. No Protection [Import]
  7. Nu-Clear Sounds [Import]
  8. Nuclear [CD-single] [Import]
  9. One [CD-single] [Import]
  10. One Louder [CD-single] [Import]

Music

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Music

Poisoned Electrick Head [Import]

Wieniawski: Concerto for violin No2; Tchaikovsky: Sérénade mélancolique Op26

Tough All Over

Agharta [Live]

Wake Up (Make a Move) 1 [CD-single] [Import]

Wonder of Christmas

Winter Solstice

Wagner: Tannhäuser WWV70; Götterdämmerung WWV86d

White Limozeen

Vortex

Wake Up and Smell the Coffee [Enhanced] [Import]

Valenti [Import]

Tripoli Trax V.3 [Import]

Take Your Best Shot

Blunted on Reality