{"product_id":"ambient-warrior-warrior-voices-vinyl","title":"Ambient Warrior: Warrior Voices (Vinyl LP)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5r0Ev0Hr4GM?si=hviMhHw0IGF_XcoW\" height=\"300\" width=\"full\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmbient Warrior return with \u003cem\u003eWarrior Voices\u003c\/em\u003e, the long-anticipated vocal companion to their mid 1990s cult project \u003cem\u003eDub Journey’s\u003c\/em\u003e, reissued by Isle of Jura in 2021.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecorded between 1993 and 1995 by producer Ronnie Lion with multi-instrumentalist Andreas Terrano, \u003cem\u003eDub Journey’s\u003c\/em\u003e blended reggae, dub, ambient, latin, and jazz into timeless soundscapes that set it apart from the UK reggae scene. \u003cem\u003eWarrior Voices\u003c\/em\u003e completes this original vision, adding full vocal versions to the ambient dub foundations, while standing as a fully realised album in its own right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe LP features a remarkable lineup of legendary reggae vocalists, including Roy Shirley, often called the “High Priest of Reggae” and a pioneering figure in rocksteady; the Twinkle Brothers, one of Jamaica’s longest standing roots reggae duo’s known for their spiritually conscious songs; Joseph Cotton, whose distinctive voice helped shape dancehall; and Ricky Ranking, celebrated for his collaborations with Roots Manuva. The album also includes the original 1995 7\" vocal version of 'My Island I Will Never Forget' by Greekie, a deeply moving song in Greek that reflects on Turkey’s 1974 occupation of northern Cyprus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set is rounded out by an unreleased track from the Ambient Warrior DAT archive, Marine Steppers, offering listeners a fresh perspective on the project nearly thirty years after it was first conceived.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith deep basslines, spacious production, and stirring vocal performances, \u003cem\u003eWarrior Voices\u003c\/em\u003e transforms the instrumental originals into fully realised songs, offering a fresh perspective and revealing new layers of emotional depth. The album is essential listening for fans of reggae, dub, and Balearic-inspired music, offering a companion to \u003cem\u003eDub Journey’s\u003c\/em\u003e while also standing confidently on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 180 gram pressing in 3mm full colour sleeve with labels and sticker designed by Bradley Pinkerton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecord Breaker (Feat Joseph Cotton)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf You're Right (Feat Roy Shirley)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGet Up Stand Up (Feat Ricky Ranking)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfrican Herbsman (Feat Twinkle Brothers)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMy Island I Will Never Forget (Original 1995 7\" Vocal Mix) (Feat Greekie)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDash Away the Babylon (Feat Roy Shirley)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlow Mr Hornsman Blow (Feat Joseph Cotton)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoots Foundation (Feat Roy Shirley)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLooting Everyday (Feat Joseph Cotton)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarine Steppers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Isle Of Jura Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53075649757530,"sku":"ISLELP018","price":24.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1481\/5374\/files\/ambient-warrior-warrior-voices.jpg?v=1777704217","url":"https:\/\/freebirdrecords.com\/products\/ambient-warrior-warrior-voices-vinyl","provider":"Freebird Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}