Track Listing

1. Shine
2. Fire
3. Pum-Pum
4. Reggae Man
5. Baby Sucker
6. Crazy Pimp
7. War Dance
8. God Save His King
9. Santa Claus
10. Heart Doctor
11. Chooga Cane
12. Party Time

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #139282 in Music
• Released on: 2008-08-19
• Number of discs: 1

Album Description
The legendary Jamaican crazy producer Lee Perry releases his 2008 album Repentance on Californian based label Narnack Records.His latest set is the result of the collaboration between The Upsetter and American rock musican and producer Andrew W.K. Repentance features 12 new tracks, from hip hop to electronic sounds, and includes the debut single `Pum Pum'. A Perry and Andrew W.K production alongside musicians as Moby, guitarist Chris Stein of Blondie, producer Don Flemming and drummer Brian Chippendale of Lightning Bolt, with tracks from artists like M.I.A, american rappers of Spank Rock and UK based electronic band Hot Chip. At 72, Perry delivers a new album, full of contemporary music influences, far from his deep roots Black Ark productions.

Customer Reviews

The Mad Genius Brings it Hard
It would be interesting to be able to spend the day inside of Lee Perry's head. Some of the stuff he comes up with is so far out there that you have to scratch your head then laugh. "Repentance" is the latest release of Lee Perry. It's impossible to categorize this album into any single genre. At its core it is a reggae album, but with a heavy dose of synthesizers and an overall funky vibe.

Overall the album works and is a fun listen. Perry has released material in the past that has a lot of synthesizer in it, however "Repentance" is heavier on the electronic sound than most of his previous albums. For example, "Santa Claus" is essentially a techno song with Perry doing his signature "babbling" in the background. The album from start to finish is full of energy and is really solid dance music. There are a lot of musical layers in the songs, which may turn off reggae purists looking for a sound more akin to the early years of Perry.

"Repentance" has a unique sound and is my favorite Perry album in recent years. It is creative, well-produced, and just a plain fun musical romp. It's actually quite ridiculous that a man over 70 years old is still making music of this kind of quality and energy. Perry hasn't lost his touch at all. There's a genius at work here, maximum respect.

Fun!
I just wanted to leave a quick note, that this album is actually a lot of fun in my opinion. I don't see why several people dislike it; if you're into LSP, this is a nice set of dance-oriented grooves with Scratch mcing. Check out the song samples, maybe you'll like it too.

Not a reggae record....
But does it need to be? The Upsetter has been making dub records longer than I have been on god's green earth. This is a departure for him for sure. Having Andrew W.K. (yeah that Andrew W.K.) produce the record definitely has brought a strange meal to the table. The songs are harsh and edgy as Perry's vocal incantations float through the tracks like a cloud. There are flitting elements of hip-hop, electro, dub, and just plain wierdness through out the record.
A couple of the standout tracks for me? Party time for sure. Its a slowed down soca/electro number that'll have your hipster roommate jumpin' all over the place. Shine is another stand out track. It has probably the closest thing to a "dub" sound on the whole album. It easy and flowy and dances around your noggin when you wear your headphones. If your ready for something slightly different than the reggae records he "should" be making this will fulfill that rather nicely.
I saw Lee Perry here once in my home town of Philadelphia. People milled about in the darkness doing what they generally do at a reggae show (i.e. smoking weed) Suddenly a thunderous bass shook the whole building as a spot light shone through the darkness. Perry walked out onto stage in a track suit covered in small mirrors. He illuminated the whole hall with his presence. His every move shimmered with light as he floored the whole crowd for an hour. As well as whipping out his junk at one point and telling the crowd to "witness God." You have not lived until you have seen a then 65 year old man wave his privvies at you while blasting your head with deep, rolly bass. He is a man that does things the way he wants to.