Scratch Came, Scratch Saw, Scratch Conquered [EXPLICIT LYRICS]

Lee Scratch Perry (Artist)

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 9, 2009)
• Original Release Date: September 23, 2008
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Explicit Lyrics
• Label: MEGAWAVE RECORDS
• ASIN: B001CQVBO0
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #45,749 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Product Description
Dub reggae legend Lee Scratch Perry delivers a follow-up to his Grammy-nominated collaboration with multi-instrumentalist Steve Marshall and producer John Saxon. Perry continues to create unique, category-defying music. For the uninitiated, Lee Scratch Perry is one of the most important figures in the history of reggae music. Not only did he help develop the early reggae sound captured in a number of important recordings, but as an engineer, producer, songwriter, and performer he pioneered a number of innovations, including dub reggae and the scratch turntable effect used by DJ s today. Here, Lee Perry draws his narrative from his spirituality and today's global events. Very special guests Keith Richards and George Clinton join Marshall, Reuben White, Tim Hill, Erica Iji, Mark Mason, and Sheridan Tandy.

Customer Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 stars Scratch Conquers, November 12, 2008

By	To Be Simple - See all my reviews

"Scratch Came Scratch Saw Scratch Conquered" is the second stellar album from Lee Scratch Perry in 2008. The other album of 2008, the excellent "Repentance," is even referenced on the opening track of this album. Perry is certainly showing no loss for musical creativity this year. While "Repentance" meshed a wide array of styles, "Scratch Came..." is pretty much straight-up reggae/dub with a little bit of funk. Compared to recent releases "Scratch Came..." almost sounds minimalist, which will be welcomed by Perry fans who have been put off by his techno-infused music as of late.

I won't go through every song (no weak tracks on this album), but there a few that are more noteworthy than others. "The Game Black" has a dub poetry sound and feel to it, with Perry delivering great vocals backed by beautiful music. The song concludes with the playing of bagpipes. This song is Perry at his absolute best. The following track "Headz Gonna Roll" is a funk song with George Clinton contributing on vocals. "Rastafari Live" sounds as if it could easily have come out of Perry's Jamaican studio in the 1970's. It's a fantastic song. "Saint Selassie" is a bouncy song that also harkens back to the reggae sound of the 1970's. I can't listen to it without smiling.

All in all "Scratch Came..." is proof that Perry is far from finished making wonderful music. Lee Scratch Perry's offerings in 2008 make him the reggae artist of the year in my book. The man is a legend for a reason, and he continues to build upon that legend.

5.0 out of 5 stars My wife's opinion, May 22, 2009

By	Comment man "Comment man" (Omaha, Ne) - See all my reviews

I agree with all these marvelous reviews, this is just such a great CD, but I should tell you a short story. This I fear is how most people will view the great genius, that towering monument to Dub, the fantastic Lee Scratch Perry.

I was on a date with my future wife and we went to an establishment of drink and I introduced her to my former roommate. I happened to mention they had both heard work by the great Lee Scratch Perry, at which point they looked at each other and said, simultaneously--"HE'S A F***ING WIERDO!"

This should be considered the normal opinion. You have been warned.

5.0 out of 5 stars now i want it all!, January 25, 2009

By	of boxers and mutts "denvergentlemen" (new orleans) - See all my reviews

i have heard scratch for years, my first album was enter the kung fu dragon, then i got the tibetian freedom concert, which includes heads of state, and i was impressed. he as a musician he has aged flawlessly, and this album sits confidnent next to any. positive and cool, hooks and melody, and the RANTZZZ!