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Integration

by Rhythmites

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No Guns 05:13
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A True 04:24
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Hold On 04:42
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A True (Dub) 04:13

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‘INTEGRATION’
RHYTHMITES
Released on CD and Digital Download 18th September 2015

Originally formed in the mid-eighties, Bath based reggae outfit Rhythmites spent more than a decade gigging throughout the UK and Europe, building up a loyal fan base and a strong reputation as the West Country's leading proponents of live roots reggae. Although their catalogue wasn't excessively large, they did manage to record and release a couple of cassettes, a 12” single and most memorably in 1989, a very well received vinyl only album, “Integration”.

Rhythmites split up in the year 2000 but in 2007, they picked up where they'd left off and once more began spreading the roots reggae message at live shows as well as recording new material. With all the renewed activity, many fans both old and new have been asking about “Integration”, an album released only on vinyl more than twenty five years ago, long deleted and not readily available on the used market.

As chance would have it, Rhythmites and their music were already on the Bristol Archive Records radar so; when they mentioned the possibility of reissuing “Integration” we were very happy to be of assistance. We discovered that the band had never been entirely happy with the original mix and wanted to remix the album with the benefit of twenty first century facilities. Remixes can be a bad thing but as someone who saw the band perform many times and bought “Integration” on release, I was blown away by the new mix. Not only have they remained totally faithful to the original with no badly judged attempts to update the sound, but engineer Ben Findley has totally nailed it with the new mix; it takes the original to another level, improving it whilst maintaining the spirit of the vinyl pressing.

For those that aren't familiar with the band this is a roots album, the songs deal with living one’s life in a better way. The sound is authentic and not in any way contrived, in no small part due to Angus' excellent and distinctive vocals which really fit both the music and the lyrics. Anyone who has seen them perform live will know about Stuart's didgeridoo and that makes an appearance right from the start in “No Guns”, a song that suggests it doesn't take weapons and violence to be a freedom fighter.

Other stand out tracks includes “Nation Integration” with its call for unity, and “Pain and Suffering” which shines a light on some of the ills of the world. The rest of the tracks all deal with serious issues although, “A True” and “Hold On” drift into what was, when recorded, a more contemporary almost dancehall style. As a bonus we've included brand new exclusive dub versions for “Heed No Dream” and “A True”.

It's great that one of the best live reggae bands of the late eighties and nineties are back on the road, as is the fact that their first album is getting a long overdue reissue, the fact that it's sounding better than ever is the real bonus. “Integration” by Rhythmites is released on CD and digital download by Bristol Archive Records on the 18th September 2015, available from all usual outlets.

ARTIST: Rhythmites
TITLE: “Integration”
RELEASE DATE: 18th September 2015
LABEL: Bristol Archive Records
DISTRIBUTION: Shellshock / SRD
FORMAT: CD and Digital Download
CAT NO: ARC274CD
BARCODE: 5052571062029
GENRE: Reggae, Dub

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released August 18, 2015

Recorded and originally mixed July 1989 at Southern Studios by Harvey

Produced by Rhythmites

Remixed and Mastered in May 2015 by Ben Findley

All tracks written by Rhythmites

The Band:
Angus – Vocals
Murf – Guitar
Flash – Bass
Gary – Drums
Rich – Keyboards
Phil – Saxaphone
Stuart – Trombone and Didgeridoo

Original cover design by A.P

Many thanks to Melvin, Izzy, Ta, Henry, Rich from Oasis PA, Pete the roadie, A.P, Culture Shock, Dick, Carl and Molegrip, Vince, jasper (too right), Sam and Steve.

Originally released on Bluurg Records in 1989

All songs published by Archive Publishing Ltd

Photos by Andrew Watkins plus others unknown (copyright remains on their work)

All Rights Reserved


P&C Bristol Archive Records 2015
All recordings owned by Rhythmites and exclusively licenced to Bristol Archive Records

Artwork on this release by samgilesdesign@gmail.com

For further information please email: info@bristolarchiverecords.com
www.rhythmites.co.uk

Management: Nick Allen - nam@namrecording.com

Bristol Archive Records is a sister label of:
www.sugarshackrecords.co.uk
www.reggaearchiverecords.com
www.bristolarchiverecords.com
Cat nos: ARC274CD

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