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Fat Freddy's Drop

Musical Group

Fat Freddy's Drop are a New Zealand seven-piece band from Wellington known for blending dub, reggae and soul with electronic elements.

Seven-member collective from Wellington; fronted by vocalist Joe Dukie; debut album Based on a True Story (2005); noted for extended, detail-rich tracks and a strong live reputation.

Reviews celebrate Fat Freddy's Drop's debut for its blend of dub, soul and reggae, extended arrangements and strong brass and bass work. The band's live reputation and Joe Dukie's vocals are frequently highlighted. The album rewards repeated listening with layered details.

For:Fans of dub, reggae and soul; listeners who enjoy long, immersive tracks and strong live bands.

 Offbeat rhythms, slowdowns, and accelerations flavored with sonic spices that deliver reminiscences of the Philly sound, a soul immersed in dub echo and carried by a sinuous breath over ten tracks.

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