Lone Ark meets The 18th Parallel - Showcase Vol. 2 LP
SKU: FTR083
Description:
Lone Ark and The 18th Parallel join forces again! Five years after the critically acclaimed debut ‘Showcase Vol. 1’ (2021), the two spearheads of the European roots reggae scene return with the second volume of this showcase series. Recorded on 2” tape between Geneva, Switzerland and Cueto, Spain, this new project is another masterpiece of production.
It dives deep into the roots sound and playing of the 70s and 80s Jamaican reggae with heavyweight drums and bass, razor-sharp rhythm section, and sophisticated horns, flute, synth and vocals arrangements. Roberto Sánchez, the voice behind Lone Ark, sings about themes more relevant than ever such as activism through music (Ammunition), the absurdity of ongoing wars in the world justified by religious beliefs (Man Kill Man), anti-capitalism (Money) and the appreciation of life’s blessings (Morning Blessing).
The six songs of this ‘Showcase Vol. 2’ are followed by their dub counterparts expertly mixed by Roberto Sánchez himself. In the age of AI, this album takes the opposite direction. It is all about the human touch and the analogue warmth. No trick here, this is 100% real organic roots music!
Format & package: LP
Record label: Fruits Records
Year of release: 2026
Tracks:
A1 Ammunition
A2 Ammunition Dub
A3 Man Kill Man
A4 Man Love Dub
A5 Money
A6 Money Dub
B1 Morning Blessing
B2 Morning Dubbing
B3 Universal Love
B4 Universal Dub
B5 Serenity
B6 Serenity Dub
| Specification | Description |
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| Weight | 0,4 Kg |
