Lee Perry
Back in the day, I was Lee Perry's biggest fan. I bought every album I could find, assembled a mini Black Ark studio in my college dorm room, and went around talking in pseudo-Perry code-babble. But now there seems to be a question of whether Perry was actually crazy or not. What a letdown! After collecting over 50 Perry-related albums, I think it was me who was the crazy one.
Here is a great article by Jeff Chang that just triggered this revelation.
SF Bay Guardian: 'All in the mind'
As far as Lee Perry releases, here are a few that have some definite mass appeal -- particularly Double Seven!! -- and/or represent significant creative achievements...
Upsetters The Best of Lee Perry & Upsetters (Jet Star)
Lee Perry Revolution Dub (Esoldun!!)
Upsetters Double Seven (Trojan)
Upsetters Return of the Super Ape (VP)
Lee Perry Roast Fish, Collie Weed, & Cornbread (Island)
Lee Perry Soundzs From The Hotline (Heartbeat)
Lee Perry Open The Gate (Trojan)
Posted by Eric on January 4, 2004 07:36 PM
