The Beat - Best Friend Stand Down Margaret Dub
Review by Moisés Rodríguez Carmona
Beat's album Best Friend Stand Down Margaret Dub offers a unique blend of reggae and dub, with a political message that is as relevant today as it was in the 1980s. The album features remixes of iconic tracks such as "Mirror in the Bathroom" and "Stand Down Margaret," with a fresh and modern twist that is sure to please fans of the genre.
The production on this album is top-notch, with a focus on heavy basslines and intricate percussion that will get your head nodding. The use of samples and effects adds to the overall atmosphere of the album, creating a sense of urgency and energy that is hard to ignore.
Lyrically, the album is a call to action, urging listeners to stand up against injustice and oppression. The political themes are handled with skill and nuance, never feeling heavy-handed or preachy. Instead, the lyrics are delivered with a sense of passion and conviction that is infectious.
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Download
Filename: the-beat-best-friend-stand-down-margaret-dub.rar- MP3 size: 12 mb
- FLAC size: 106.8 mb
Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Best Friend | 3:02 | |
| Stand Down Margaret (Dub) | 3:32 |
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Catalog Numbers
- FEET 3
- 102 310, 102 310 - 100
- 102 310, 102310
Labels
- Go-Feet Records
- Arista
Listen online
- ascolta in linea
- escuchar en línea
- lytte på nettet
- ouvir online
- kuunnella verkossa
- online anhören
- écouter en ligne
- online luisteren
- lyssna på nätet
Formats
- Vinyl
- 7"
- 45 RPM
- Single
- Paper labels
- Silver Injection-moulded Labels
- Company Sleeve
- Push Out Centre
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | Arista Records Ltd. |
| Copyright (c) | Arista Records Ltd. |
| Published By | Beat Brothers Ltd. |
| Mastered At | The Town House |
| Record Company | Ariola Eurodisc GmbH |
| Pressed By | Sonopress |
| Lacquer Cut At | The Town House |
| Printed By | James Upton Ltd. |
| Licensed From | Go-Feet Records |
| Distributed By | Arabella Eurodisc |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Producer | Bob Sargeant |
| Written-By | The Beat |
Notes
- ℗ & © 1980
- Made In Great Britain
- Best Friend is taken from the album "I just Can't stop it" Arista 202 324-329
- This silver injection-moulded labels version has a picture sleeve, not a company sleeve, like this The Beat - Best Friend / Stand Down Margaret (Dub)
- Made In England
- Zomba/Beat Bros Ltd
- Note that runout matrix variant 2 is all stamped.
- This silver injection-moulded labels version has a Go-Feet Records standard die cut company sleeve, not a picture sleeve, like this The Beat - Best Friend / Stand Down Margaret (Dub)
- Picture sleeve with silver injection-moulded labels.
Barcodes
- Matrix / Runout (Runout [etched] side A): FEET 3 A3
- Matrix / Runout (Runout [etched] side AA): FEET 3 B3
- Matrix / Runout (Runout [stamped] both sides): TOWNHOUSE
- Rights Society: GEMA
- Label Code: LC 3484
- Rights Society: STEMRA
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, variant 1 - stamped / etched): FEET 3 A // 1∇ ETH 1 4 TOWNHOUSE
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, variant 1 - stamped / etched): FEET 3 B // 1∇ ETH 1 TOWNHOUSE
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, variant 2 - stamped): FEET 3 A // 1∇ ETH 1 3 TOWNHOUSE
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, variant 2 - stamped): FEET 3 B // 1∇ ETH 1 1 1 TOWNHOUSE
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, variant 3 - stamped / etched): FEET 3 A // 1∇ ETH 1 1 4 TOWNHOUSE
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, variant 3 - stamped / etched): FEET 3 B // 1∇ ETH 1 1 1 TOWNHOUSE
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side A stamped / etched): FEET 3 A // 1∇ ETH 1 4 TOWNHOUSE
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side B stamped / etched): FEET 3 B // 1∇ ETH 1 TOWNHOUSE
- Price Code: AE 110
- Rights Society: SACEM SACD SDRM SGDL
Summary by Moisés Rodríguez Carmona
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