Album

Based On A True Story

Fat Freddys Drop

2005 · Electronic

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Based On A True Story by Fat Freddys Drop

Based On A True Story is a Reggae album by Fat Freddys Drop, originally released in 2005. On Gatefold: 26 pressings tracked, owned by 9 collectors.

About

When you're from Aotearoa New Zealand, you don't play reggae quite like they do in Jamaica. One listen to <i>Based on a True Story</i>’s opening track, "Ernie," should provide ample evidence: It begins with a piano, a wobbly synthesizer, and what sounds like a pixelated New Orleans brass band, before the laidback rhythms kick in. With hints of jazz and downbeat electronica, this is perfect beach music, complete with sunshine-friendly lyrics: The "Cay's Crays" chorus "The skank be the rock in my life" sums up their worldview.

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Tracklist

Side A

  1. A1Ernie7:17
  2. A2Cay's Crays7:07
  3. A3This Room5:00

Side B

  1. B1Ray Ray7:38
  2. B2Flashback6:40

Side C

  1. C1Dark Days9:49
  2. C2Del Fuego5:24
  3. C3Hope7:19

Side D

  1. D1Wandering Eye6:30
  2. D2Roady7:08

Sound DNA

  • Reggae
  • Dub
  • bassheavy
  • laid-back
  • smoky

Album notes

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Notes from the original pressing. Later editions may differ.

Version with correct track-list order.

Credits

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Performers

  • Fat Freddy's Drop
  • Fulla FlashSAXOPHONE BASS ELECTRIC BASS
  • Jetlag JohnsonGUITAR
  • Joe DukieVOCALS ACOUSTIC GUITAR
  • Aaron TokonaELECTRIC GUITAR GUITAR
  • Adan TijuerinaCONGAS
  • Daniel YeabsleyBARITONE SAXOPHONE SAXOPHONE
  • Deva MahalGUEST, VOCALS VOCALS
  • DJ FitchieDRUM PROGRAMMING
  • Dobie BlazeELECTRIC PIANO ORGAN ORGAN , PIANO
  • Ho PepaTROMBONE
  • Hollie SmithGUEST, VOCALS VOCALS
  • Julien DyneDRUMS
  • Ladi 6GUEST, VOCALS VOCALS
  • Lisa TomlinsGUEST, VOCALS VOCALS
  • Nick GaffaneyDRUMS PERCUSSION
  • Nigel CollinsCELLO
  • P DigsssGUEST, VOCALS VOCALS

9 collectors on Gatefold own this · 26 pressings tracked on Gatefold

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