http://www.upsetter.net/scratch/sounds/index.htm Sat, 14 Mar 2009 15:00:00 MST en-ca http://www.upsetter.net/scratch/images/rss_banner.gif http://www.upsetter.net/scratch/sounds/index.htm Radio Scratch is a podcast of rare and upsetting Lee "Scratch" Perry music. http://www.upsetter.net/scratch/sounds/radio_scratch2009-03.mp3 The final episode of Radio Scratch features some of Mick Sleeper's favourite tunes from the 30+ podcasts he has produced since 2006. Featuring some crucial selections from Lee Perry, The Stingers, Brent Dowe, The Roots and more. Sat, 14 Mar 2009 15:00:00 MST http://www.upsetter.net/scratch/sounds/radio_scratch2009-02.mp3 The earliest years of the Black Ark - when Scratch was using very basic equipment – had an unmistakable dark, low fi and occasionally funky sound. A selection of some of the earliest Black Ark tracks featuring The Wailers, Dr. Alimantado, Watty Burnett, The Upsetters and more. Sun, 8 Feb 2009 15:30:00 MST http://www.upsetter.net/scratch/sounds/radio_scratch2009-01.mp3 After checking out some of Scratch's new music in 2008, Radio Scratch returns to the past for some crucial selections. Music from Lee Perry, Mikey Dread, The Classics, The Hombres and more. Sun, 11 Jan 2009 22:45:00 MST http://www.upsetter.net/scratch/sounds/radio_scratch2008-12.mp3 The music that Junior Byles and Lee Perry created together is very special. The two men shared a bond and a vibe that resulted in some of the greatest reggae ever. Although Junior went on to record more great songs in the future, he never achieved the heights that he did with Lee Perry as producer. A solid selection from one of reggae's true heroes. Sat, 13 Dec 2008 17:45:00 MST http://www.upsetter.net/scratch/sounds/radio_scratch2008-11.mp3 This episode of Radio Scratch is all over the map with some crazy remixes, a track from Lee Perry's latest album Scratch Came, Scratch Saw, Scratch Conquered, some boss Black Ark selections and a special message from Scratch to George Bush. Thanks to Steve Barker for making this episode extra upsetting. Sun, 2 Nov 2008 16:00:00 MST http://www.upsetter.net/scratch/sounds/radio_scratch2008-10.mp3 With some help from his brethren, Mick Sleeper digs deep and gathers together some of the rarest Black Ark tracks you will ever hear. Featuring music by Junior Byles, Sons Of Brave, Tinga Stewart, Ronnie Davis and more. Sat, 4 Oct 2008 11:00:00 MST http://www.upsetter.net/scratch/sounds/radio_scratch2008-09.mp3 Radio Scratch returns from summer vacation with some selections from Scratch's latest album The Mighty Upsetter, a rare live track, and some vintage Black Ark productions. Music from The Jolly Brothers, The Roots, I Roy and more. Sat, 6 Sep 2008 18:00:00 MST Radio Scratch takes a break for the summer months. Check back in September for more upsetting selections. http://www.upsetter.net/scratch/sounds/radio_scratch2008-05.mp3 Any Lee Perry fan will notice pretty quickly that he made some pretty strange music over the years. Even when Scratch's sonic experiments were more restrained, they were still interesting. A selection of some of the wildest and weirdest tunes that Scratch has made. Sat, 3 May 2008 15:00:00 MST http://www.upsetter.net/scratch/sounds/radio_scratch2008-04.mp3 Any serious reggae fan knows the huge debt reggae owes to American soul and funk. Scratch loved soul music, and throughout his career, many of his productions were either covers of soul tunes, or inspired by the sounds of soul. Mick Sleeper selects the most Upsetting, including tunes from Dave Barker, Jimmy Riley, George Earl and more. Sun, 6 Apr 2008 16:00:00 MST http://www.upsetter.net/scratch/sounds/radio_scratch2008-03.mp3 Radio Scratch celebrates its second anniversary with a crucial selection of Lee Perry productions from all eras. Includes killer tunes from Mystic I, Alton Ellis, The Heptones and more. Sat, 2 Mar 2008 09:00:00 MST http://www.upsetter.net/scratch/sounds/radio_scratch2008-02.mp3 By the mid 1970s, the flood of instrumentals that Scratch was cutting with the Upsetters had slowed to a trickle. However, with the jazz-inspired Musical Bones and Return Of Wax, Scratch and friends proved that they still had some crucial instrumental vibes. A selection of killer and seldom-heard Upsetters instrumentals from all eras. Thu, 7 Feb 2008 22:00:00 MST http://www.upsetter.net/scratch/sounds/radio_scratch2008-01.mp3 As any reggae fan knows, it is common practice in Jamaican music for producers to use the same rhythm track more than once. Lee Perry did this perhaps better than any other producer, creating something new and fresh with his versions instead of just a carbon copy. This episode features some killer rhythm showers featuring some of Scratch's best-known rhythms including "Beat Down Babylon", "Words Of My Mouth", "Tighten Up" and more. Sun, 13 Jan 2008 13:00:00 MST http://www.upsetter.net/scratch/sounds/radio_scratch2007-12.mp3 As any reggae fan knows, it is common practice in Jamaican music for producers to use the same rhythm track more than once. Lee Perry did this perhaps better than any other producer, creating something new and fresh with his versions instead of just a carbon copy. This episode features some killer rhythm showers featuring some of Scratch's best-known rhythms including "Beat Down Babylon", "Tighten Up" and more. Tue, 4 Dec 2007 18:00:00 MST http://www.upsetter.net/scratch/sounds/radio_scratch2007-11.mp3 From his secret laboratory in Montana, Doug Wendt AKA The Midnight Dread returns to Radio Scratch with a heavy duty and very eclectic set of music. Featuring rare shots from Tinga Stewart and Brent Dowe, Ras Michael, and the Upsetter himself. You can check out more of Doug's runnings at www.midnightdread.com. Sun, 4 Nov 2007 21:00:00 MST http://www.upsetter.net/scratch/sounds/radio_scratch2007-10.mp3 Lee Perry was one of the first producers to hop on the DJ train with the historic "Rightful Ruler" by U Roy. After that, a number of top ranking DJs such as I Roy, Dillinger, Dennis Alcapone, Big Youth, Jah Lion, and Prince Django all cut crucial platters for Scratch. Non stop DJ business with Lee Perry at the controls. Sun, 7 Oct 2007 14:00:00 MST http://www.upsetter.net/scratch/sounds/radio_scratch2007-09.mp3 Leo Graham's distinctive voice is a favourite with fans. Although he was certainly not as prolific as other reggae artists, Graham's music was always solid. Radio Scratch presents a crucial selection of Leo Graham tunes with Lee Perry in the producer's chair, from his early scorchers with The Bleechers to the heavier Black Ark vibes. Thu, 30 Aug 2007 16:00:00 MST http://www.upsetter.net/scratch/sounds/radio_scratch2007-07.mp3 1978 was a crucial year in Lee Perry's career, and not in a good way. As the pressure built, it was the beginning of the end of the Black Ark. However, the final year of the Black Ark produced some dynamite music. Mon, 9 July 2007 16:00:00 MST http://www.upsetter.net/scratch/sounds/radio_scratch2007-06.mp3 Mick Sleeper is pressed for time this month. So with one eye on the clock, he digs deep into his collection and selects more seldom heard killers from the Black Ark and beyond. Tue, 5 June 2007 08:00:00 MST http://www.upsetter.net/scratch/sounds/radio_scratch2007-05.mp3 This time on Radio Scratch, something different and something special. A selection of remixes of Lee Perry productions, from true remixes to mashups to some guy with his computer on a rainy afternoon. Featuring Bill Laswell, Apollo 440, Bebop Cortez, Sista J, The Midnight Dread, Knut Posse, Dub Colossus, Wayne & Wax, Spring Heel Jack and Mick Sleeper. Sat, 5 May 2007 15:00:00 MST http://www.upsetter.net/scratch/sounds/radio_scratch2007-04.mp3 An upsetting selection of vocal tracks and their dub or DJ versions. Featuring seldom heard tracks from Dillinger, Mikey Dread, Sons Of Garvey and more. Tue, 10 Apr 2007 21:00:00 MST http://www.upsetter.net/scratch/sounds/radio_scratch2007-03.mp3 When the Black Ark opened in 1973, it became a magnet for some of the best singers and players in Jamaica. Before long, other producers started to record at the Black Ark, attracted to the one-of-a-kind sound Scratch was getting in his concrete kingdom. A selection of Black Ark tunes with someone else in the producer's chair. Thu, 2 Mar 2007 08:00:00 MST http://www.upsetter.net/scratch/sounds/radio_scratch2007-02.mp3 Lee Perry was one of the pioneers of dub, along with King Tubby and Herman Chin Loy. At one point in his career, Lee Perry described dub as "x-ray music" and so this is a selection of Scratch's x-ray music from the Black Ark and beyond. Thu, 8 Jan 2007 08:00:00 MST http://www.upsetter.net/scratch/sounds/radio_scratch2007-01.mp3 During the heyday of roots reggae, the heaviest and dreadest sounds came from the Black Ark. Weakhearts must back wey when faced with these heavy tunes from The Congos, Jah Lion, Ras Michael and more. Tue, 2 Jan 2007 21:00:00 MST http://www.upsetter.net/scratch/sounds/radio_scratch2006-12.mp3 Between 1968 and 1970, Lee Perry and friends cut some of the tightest and grooviest reggae ever recorded. While there were a few experimental tunes and some heavy roots numbers in this period, for the most part it was straight up, 100% dynamite reggae. Mick Sleeper selects some of the scorchers. Tue, 4 Dec 2006 19:00:00 MST http://www.upsetter.net/scratch/sounds/radio_scratch2006-11.mp3 Ron (AKA Smokey Room) digs deep into his record box and pulls out ultra-rare selections for this edition of Radio Scratch. These are some of the best Lee Perry productions you've never heard! Sat, 4 Nov 2006 17:00:00 MST http://www.upsetter.net/scratch/sounds/radio_scratch2006-10.mp3 From Mick Sleeper's secret laboratory comes a program of custom made discomixes. Featuring some Disco Corks, Disco Bums, and Disco Spanners that you've never heard before from Junior Byles, Errol Walker, and George Faith. Sun, 1 Oct 2006 21:00:00 MST http://www.upsetter.net/scratch/sounds/radio_scratch2006-09.mp3 Mick Sleeper digs deep into his collection and rounds up some stray dogs from the Black Ark: seldom heard scorchers, deadly dubs, dynamite DJ shots, and even some custom discomixes. Featuring music from Max Romeo, Earl Sixteen, I Roy, and more. Download dis ya one, it's upsetting! Fri, 1 Sep 2006 21:00:00 MST http://www.upsetter.net/scratch/sounds/radio_scratch2006-08.mp3 For many Lee Perry fans, the music he has made since the Black Ark fell apart in the 1970s has been - shall we say - esoteric. Some reggae snobs have completely dismissed it, while some fans really like it. In the words of the man himself, you need "special ears" to hear this music. Radio Scratch presents some of the best of Scratch's solo efforts since the early 1980s. Tue, 1 Aug 2006 21:00:00 MST http://www.upsetter.net/scratch/sounds/radio_scratch2006-07.mp3 Between 1968 and 1970, The Upsetters cut a series of breakneck instrumentals inspired by spaghetti westerns, horror movies, and whatever weirdness Scratch could think of. These wigged out numbers represent reggae at its wildest. Mick Sleeper has been a fan of these instrumentals since long time, so Radio Scratch presents many minutes of Upsetters madness. Sat, 1 Jul 2006 21:00:00 MST http://www.upsetter.net/scratch/sounds/radio_scratch2006-06.mp3 In the 1970s, American DJ Doug Wendt (AKA The Midnight Dread) was an early champion of the Upsetter sound. From his secret laboratory in Montana, Doug gives us an hour of strictly crucial Scratch selections and commentary. Thu, 1 Jun 2006 21:00:00 MST http://www.upsetter.net/scratch/sounds/radio_scratch2006-05.mp3 Long before Lee Perry was the Upsetter, he was The Neat Little Man or "King" Perry. During the ska and rocksteady era, young Scratch cut many scorchers and yet other than Heartbeat's Chicken Scratch collection, there has never been a compilation of Perry's earliest tunes. Radio Scratch digs deep and uncovers a pre-upsetting selection ska and rocksteady gems. Mon, 1 May 2006 21:00:00 MST http://www.upsetter.net/scratch/sounds/radio_scratch2006-03.mp3 Radio Scratch kicks off with a 70th birthday tribute to the mighty Upsetter: an eclectic range of artists doing covers of some of Scratch's best known productions. Featuring music from The Clash, The Specials, The Fall, Luciano, Asian Dub Foundation, and more. Happy birthday Upsetter! Wed, 1 Mar 2006 21:00:00 MST