Lee Perry & The Upsetters - Musical Bones draft

Review by Nico Bach

Musical Bones Draft by Lee Perry & The Upsetters: A Reggae Odyssey That Feels Like Home Let’s get one thing straight—Lee “Scratch” Perry wasn’t just making music when he put together Musical Bones Draft. He was conjuring vibes, painting soundscapes, and straight-up messing with your soul. Released in 1997 on the Justice League label (yeah, that’s a real thing), this album is an underrated gem in the reggae world. It’s not flashy or polished; it’s raw, unfiltered, and dripping with character. If you’re into reggae instrumentals that feel like they’ve been soaked in Jamaican sunsets and late-night dub experiments, then buckle up. The lineup here reads like a dream team of reggae royalty: Boris Gardiner laying down basslines so thick you could spread ‘em on toast, Winston Wright tickling the organ keys like it owes him money, and Vin Gordon blowing trombone riffs that hit you right in the chest. And let’s not forget Lee himself—always lurking somewhere in the mix, adding his trademark chaos through percussion and production wizardry. Now, onto the tracks. I gotta shout out “Fly Away” first because damn, this tune feels like floating. From the opening notes, Earl Smith’s guitar work dances around Geoffrey Chung’s leads like two old friends catching up after years apart. There’s something about how the horns swell in the background—it’s uplifting but also kinda bittersweet, like saying goodbye to someone you love but knowing they’ll be okay. You don’t even need lyrics for this one; the melody says everything words can’t. Every time I hear it, I close my eyes and picture myself sitting on some cliffside in Jamaica, watching the waves crash below while the wind messes up my hair. Pure magic. Then there’s “Licky-Licky,” which might have the funniest title ever but don’t let that fool you—it slaps HARD. This track is all swagger, driven by Mikey “Boo” Benbow’s drumming that just won’t quit. It’s playful yet gritty, like a game of tag where everyone’s laughing but still trying to win. The interplay between the horns and the rhythm section creates this hypnotic groove that makes you wanna move whether you mean to or not. Honestly, if this song came on at a party, I’d probably embarrass myself dancing too hard. No regrets though—it’s THAT infectious. What really sticks with me about Musical Bones Draft isn’t just the music itself—it’s the vibe. Listening to this album feels like stepping into Lee Perry’s brain for an hour, and trust me, that’s both thrilling and slightly terrifying. His fingerprints are all over every track, from the quirky arrangements to those little moments of sonic weirdness that make you go, “Wait…did I just hear a cowbell?” But instead of feeling random, it all fits together like pieces of a puzzle only Scratch knows how to solve. Here’s the kicker: despite being released in 1997, this album doesn’t feel tied to any particular era. It’s timeless in its own strange way, like finding a dusty vinyl in a thrift store and realizing it’s exactly what you’ve been searching for without even knowing it. So yeah, give Musical Bones Draft a spin. Let it wash over you, confuse you, and maybe even heal you a little. Just don’t blame me if you find yourself humming “Licky-Licky” for days. Oh, and if anyone asks why you’re randomly grinning while listening? Tell ‘em it’s the bones talking.

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Artist: Lee Perry & The Upsetters
Album: Musical Bones draft

Reggae

1997

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Labrish	2:30
Coco-Macca	2:36
Matches Lane Affair [aka In The Valley]	3:04
Four Of A Kind	3:46
A Wise Dub [aka Kuchy Skank]	2:55
5 Cardiff Crescent	2:39
The Message	2:31
Quinge-Up	3:35
Mek It Soon [aka Iron Claw]	2:16
Fly Away	3:43
Voodoo Man	3:39
Nah Go Run [aka No Fe Run It Down]	3:42
Bredda's Dub [aka Brotherly Dub]	5:40
Licky-Licky	3:05
Raw-Chaw	2:10

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Musical Bones - Lee Scratch Perry & The Upsetters (Full Album) Vin Gordon 1975

Catalog Numbers

JLCD 5002

Labels

Justice League

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CD
Album
Repress
Expanded
Silver CD Face

Companies

Role	Company
Phonographic Copyright (p)	Green Herb Music
Copyright (c)	Green Herb Music
Licensed From	Pauline Morrison
Marketed By	Ravensquire Ltd.
Distributed By	Fat Shadow
Recorded At	The Black Ark
Mixed At	The Black Ark
Pressed By	CDP UK Ltd.

Credits

Role	Credit
Bass Guitar	Boris Gardiner
Drums	Benbow, Mikey "Boo"
Horns	Bobby Ellis, Dirty Harry
Lead Guitar	Earl Smith, Geoffery Chung
Organ	Winston Wright
Percussion	Lee Perry, Skully
Producer	Lee "Scratch" Perry
Arranged By	Lee "Scratch" Perry
Trombone	Vin Gordon

Notes

Tracks 11 to 15 are not on the vinyl edition.
Originally released on Dip LP, DLP 5001 in 1975.
This release has a silver CD face with yellow lettering,
Phonographic Copyright (p) and Copyright (c), but no producer credit.
There is another version with a pink and silver coloured CD label.
All tracks are mastered from vinyl. The Vin Gordon tracks are speeded up.

Barcodes

Barcode: 5 018584 016329 >
Matrix / Runout: JLCD5002 CDP UK LTD
Mastering SID Code: IFPI L042
Mould SID Code: ifpi 1L08

About Lee Perry & The Upsetters

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Lee Perry & His Upsetters
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Mr. Lee 'Scratch' Perry And The Upsetters
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Scratch And The Upsetters
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The Lee Perry Upsetters
The Lee Scratch Perry & Upsetters
The Upsetter
The Upsetters
Upsetters, The

Members

Rainford Perry

Interesting fact about Album

Did you know? The album *Musical Bones* by Lee Perry & The Upsetters is a hidden gem in the reggae world. Released in 1997, it’s packed with hypnotic instrumentals and dub wizardry. What makes it special is how hands-on Lee "Scratch" Perry was—he didn’t just produce it but also arranged every track and added his signature percussive touches. The basslines by Boris Gardiner and the horns led by Bobby Ellis give the album its raw, soulful vibe. Tracks like "Voodoo Man" and "Coco-Macca" feel like a journey into Perry’s quirky, experimental mind. It’s pure reggae magic from start to finish!

Comments

kwiatkowskaaann

2025-03-12

??????RASTAFARI✊?✊?✊?

joanerodriguez

2025-03-12

この人とビルラズウェルのアルバム良かったわ。週1で聴いてるけど❤あとキングコングの表紙のやつ❤表紙からもう❤頭の中お花畑?ダブ系のレコードの表紙NICE?なん多いわ、サイエンティストの表紙なんかもう?可愛いくて?面白いのが多いわ❤だから大好きなんよダブわ❤

yourgirlsara10

2025-03-11

just wonderful, Vin really nails it with his trombone here, bless up Scratch forever! .. never forgotten be the Upsetter .. the man coincides with the Cool Ruler Gregory Isaacs this instant Nah Go Run 30:14