Alien Starman
2005
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Lee 'Scratch' Perry's album "Alien Starman" was recorded and mixed at RO-LO Studios in Coventry, England, between January and March 2003. The album is known for its unique and irreverent style, capturing Perry's more eccentric and galactic side. Some critics have compared the sound to Adrian Sherwood's On-U Sound productions, noting its psychedelic elements and the presence of female backing vocalists reminiscent of Akabu. The lyrics are abstract, blending spiritual themes with absurdist humor.
The album features 15 tracks and has a running time of over an hour. It was co-produced by Perry and Roger Lomas, a Grammy-winning producer known for his work with ska bands like The Selecter. Some critics considered "Alien Starman" a superior work compared to Perry's previous album, "Jamaican E.T.", which won a Grammy in 2002. The album was first issued as Alien Starman and then reissued as Holiness Righteousness.
Recording Info
Recorded and mixed at RO-LO Studios, Coventry, England, from January to March 2003.
Track Highlights
Personnel
- Lee 'Scratch' Perry (Producer, Writer)
- Roger Lomas (Producer, Mixed By, Recorded By)
- Nick Welsh (Bass Guitar)
- Al Fletcher (Drums)
- Anthony Harty (Guitar)
- Justin Dodsworth (Keyboards)
- Leigh Malin (Saxophone)
- Michelle Naylor (Backing Vocals)
- Sharron Naylor (Backing Vocals)
- Del Taylor (Executive-Producer)
Significance
The album is noted for its experimental and unconventional sound, blending reggae with dub influences and Perry's unique lyrical style. It is considered by some to be a highlight in Perry's later discography, showcasing his continued creativity and willingness to push boundaries.
In the CD booklet, Perry appears kneeling on a beach wearing a Mad Hatter-style top hat and Union Jack socks, holding stones that some critics jokingly wondered if they were 'sacred rocks or simple stones'.
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