An essential dub record, Lightning and Thunder by Augustus Pablo and the Rockers All Stars is a masterclass in melodica-driven dub, echo chamber atmospherics, and roots instrumentalism. Originally crafted in the golden era of Rockers production, this 2022 pressing keeps Pablo’s legacy alive in high fidelity.
The combination of militant drum patterns, minor key moodiness, and Pablo’s iconic melodic sense shaped not just Jamaican dub but also influenced UK dub, hip-hop, and ambient producers worldwide.
