Destroys the Invaders

Before he set out to rule modern dancehall as King Jammy, Lloyd James earned the lesser, but still regal title Prince Jammy, as a protege of legendary dub producer King Tubby. Following on the heels of similar sci-fi themed albums from Scientist and others on the On-U Sound label, this 1982 effort, DESTROYS THE INVADERS, shows the producer at the top of his game. Anchored by the rock-solid Roots Radics rhythm section, the spacious echo and reverb effects are peppered with strange noises--suggesting an alien encounter or outer-space battle.