The bass-wielding demigod known as Jah Wobble (né John Wardle, renamed by Sid Vicious, who also allegedly gave him his first bass) should need no introduction, especially around these parts, but here's the quick version: First heard holding down the low end with PiL, he soon moved on to his own varied, multigenre projects, probably never even pausing to revel in the adulation he'd inspired in music and bass geeks the world over with his distinctive, dub-inspired style.
Invaders of the Heart was only about the 2nd band Wobble started in the first few years after leaving PiL, and whatever the lineup, the moniker is still going strong, with a new album (and some live dates!) around the corner. Without Judgement was the very first record released under this band name, and after a rough '80s for Mr. Wobble, its positive reception by folks like our friends at KCMU helped revive his career and propel him into the 21st century, where he continues his important work spreading low frequencies and global rhythms.
"Leave room for Debbie!! Jah Wobble's on this disk. Some of the bass on this is so HUGE. While the guitar, drums, and atmospherics tiptoe all around and in between the rhythms. Be warned, most of the songs segue together. Songs on side 2 struck me as more interesting. Fade 1-1 before the vocals start just near the end of the song and you won't run into all the shits + fucks that are hiding there.""Go away please... enough."
"Never enough."
"Never ever ever definitely more!!"
"Even better with BEER. Burp!! 'Scuse me."
"Sorta like one long jam that you have to fade in + out of. Killer bass that you can feel, middle eastern influences + a folk song. I love it + hope you do too."
"Recorded live. Invaders of the Heart was the name of Wobble's band/group for the 12" of the same name."
"Last cut feels good."
"I agree."
"Nothing better."
"One of the finest bass players ever. Fine stuff!"
"Real nice stuff here. Move it on up. H."
"Lovely!"
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