One of the most prolific session bands in the history of reggae, the Aggrovators were instrumental in the development of dub during the early part of the '70s. A key component in producer Bunny Lee's sonic arsenal, they provided countless backing tracks for vocalists, as well as for subsequent instrumental variations by renowned dub-pioneer King Tubby. AT DUB STATION, an album that originally appeared in 1975, pairs the Aggrovators with former Skatalite saxophonist Tommy McCook. The set features some of the era's biggest tunes, such as the opening dub of "Creation Rebel"--widely considered a roots reggae classic. Tubby's treatments are subtle and atmospheric, emphasizing and accenting snatches of vocals and horns, but always keeping an insistent rhythmic undertow to anchor the spacious effects. The sizzle of Lee's trademark "flying-cymbals" aggressively cuts through the mix, creating a nervous, anticipatory pulse that recalls disco's "boom-tschik," as seen through a haze of psychedelic dub effects.