“Name Of Game (Dub) Bad For Me” gathers a set of dubwise reworks that feel purpose-built for those who chase the after-hours sweet spot—where the kick is heavy, the bass is warm, and every echo hangs in the air just long enough to pull you deeper in.
Under the simple banner of “Various,” this release leans into the classic dub tradition: stripping vocals back, stretching space, and letting the rhythm section take command. The A-side, “Name Of Game (Dub),” rides a hypnotic groove, using delay and reverb like instruments in their own right. It’s the kind of track that slowly rearranges the room, inviting you to surrender to repetition and subtle shifts. Flip to “Bad For Me” and the mood gets darker and more urgent, with sharper percussion and a low end that feels tailor-made for a proper sound system.
For vinyl collectors, this is the sort of 12-inch that earns its place in the crate—functional for DJs, but rich enough in detail for home listening. If you’re drawn to the intersection of Electronic and Reggae-rooted sound system culture, this record quietly insists on being played loud.
Track List:
- Name Of The Game (Dub) -
A1 - Untitled -
A2 - Color My Love -
A3 - Al Naafish -
A4 - Untitled -
A5 - Can You Feel The Beat -
A6 - Action 78 -
A7 - Conga -
A8 - Week End -
A9 - At Midnight -
A10 - Untitled -
A11 - Can You Move -
A12 - One More Shot -
A13 - Untitled -
A14 - The Music Got Me -
A15 - Breakers Revenge -
A16 - I.O.U. -
- Bad For Me -
B - Bad For Me -