Rhythmites – Integration LP

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Radiation Roots present a reissue ofRhythmites‘Integration, originally released in 1989. During the mid-1980s, Rhythmites used their music to break down racial, ethnic, and cultural barriers. Formed in the small Roman town of Bath in the west of England, Rhythmites issued a couple of tapes on UK peace punk pioneersSubhumans‘ label Bluurg before cutting debut LPIntegrationin 1989, by which time lead singerAngus Wrightand bassistClive “Flash” Gordonwere injecting the Jamaican sensibility atop the English core of keyboardistRich Patterson, futureInvisible SystemdrummerGary Woodhouseand futureRDFguitaristMurph Murphy. It’s a compelling set of defiant roots with a touch of new wave, reminding of the vibrant hybrids conjured in the greater Bristol area, a worthy discovery for all fans of British reggae and rebellious late-80s post-punk.