70. FOREST SWORDS - ENGRAVINGS (2013)Could pick either three of his dusty records for an entry on-board these parts, but this sophomore LP secures it, as it is just dusty enough before his dub became widescreen. Think Ry Cooder mixed with Lee Scratch Perry mixed with Burial mixed with garlic and onions.
When the drums rumble through the sensational "Onward," it makes this gravelly journey feel paradoxically smooth; a smooth rumble. Also the superb densened vocal jam on "Gathering" is wedged into such a tail section of the wagon overall, that the dust wags off.
I just shot down a glass of apple cider vinegar, and while it might take for some tough-going at first, the benefits pay off later with some perseverance and trying. With the fantastic and optimal closer "Friend, You Will Never Learn" we know that we've secured the dub record of the decade. Not everything is pretty on the outside, but it's what's buried beyond the surface that counts.
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