itopia: creation

back in! Combining two 7"s -- by the studio's in-house band at this time -- originally released on the Wackie's label in 1981. "Creation" is an inimitable twist on tough, traditionalist roots -- sick synth-work takes the horns line, and later, jazzily bubbles under the mix, which has the bottom-end of a stegosaurus. The dub is cataclysmic and spectacular. "Message From Jah" is more affable and soulful, the bass-playing funkier, with another ace version.