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  • Artist(s): On-U Sound System
  • Summary: The debut collaboration between Coldcut and Adrian Sherwood features guest appearances from Ce'cile, Chezidek, Elan, Hamsika Iyer, Roots Manuva, Lee "Scratch" Perry, Junior Reid, and Rholin X.
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  • Record Label: Ahead of Our Time
  • Genre(s): Electronic, Trip-Hop, Reggae, Dancehall, Dub, Contemporary Reggae
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  1. Jun 14, 2017
    80
    At ten songs, Outside the Echo Chamber favors efficient quality over sprawling indulgence. None of them fall flat, with only the Rholin X-led “Robbery” struggling a bit with a trap hip-hop feel.
  2. The Wire
    Aug 8, 2017
    80
    This set represents a powerful statement on multiculturalism without any need for proselytising. [Jun 2017, p.74]
  3. Jun 14, 2017
    80
    All ten tracks, and their accompanying dub allies, have the presence and sound to claim dancehalls by the fistful.
  4. Mojo
    Jun 14, 2017
    80
    It dives into the UK's musical melting pot, blending reggae, hip-hop, Asian beats and dancefloor nous. [Jul 2017, p.93]
  5. Jun 14, 2017
    70
    Coldcut and Sherwood remain visionary artists, and Outside the Echo Chamber is (for the most part) a worthwhile hour of futuristic reggae.
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