Dub Side of the Moon

Ya know when you find that special musical gem, and you're all giddy, and so pleased with what you seem to have stumbled upon? That's me right now.

I'm sure you've heard Pink Floyds Dark Side of the Moon (if not, what are you doing here?!... kidding). Well last week I happened to come across a reggae tribute album to Dark Side entitled Dub Side of the Moon by Easy Star All-Stars (which has been around since 2003). I'm so over the moon with love for this album. The smooth transition from Pink Floyds psychedelic rock sound, to what I consider to be psychedelic reggae sound is purely sensational. I enjoy the creative use of bubbling bong water, coughing and a couple mean sax riffs. Not to mention the album keeps up with Pink Floyds entire feel of the album, with funky guitar beats and a mellow conduct.

Based on insight alone, Dark Side of the Moon is such a brilliant piece of work, and it's wicked that Easy Star All-Stars did such a tremendous job of emulating, without overstepping.  Dub Side of the Moon is dreamy, it's chill.... it's addictive. My favorite tracks would have to be Money, Time, and Us and Them. Apparently you can sync it with The Wizard of Oz, just like the original. I think its a rad tribute.
Check 'er out!