While dub has never taken itself too seriously, this album is from an era before "step" was appended, so it isn't overblown to the point of being a caricature of itself. The reverb effects, skatting lyrics and other dub trademarks are probably an acquired taste... because every Pink Floyd fan I have every played this to absolutely hates it!
On the other hand, these days it might appear a bit too reserved/restrained/boring compared with modern dubstep. I guess they can't win! But I really like it. By making dub more accessible with a well-known album, this is a great combination for me. The grooves are infectious, and being covers of well-known songs make it more accessible to non dub-heads such as myself.
Apparently the album lines up with The Wizard of Oz, it's great to see the producers went to that effort in respect to Pink Floyd's original.
Money stands out with it's clever and funny "herbal remedies" introduction, and the well-executed adaption of the original's tricky groove. As eclectic drum'b'bass, On the Run is awkward and out-of place, but this was an intentional choice to match the intention of the original. Brain Damage also is well done, showing great restraint by letting the original song shine in front of sparse instrumentals.
Time Version is a great dub instrumental in its own right. Regardless of it being a cover, it has a fantastic groove and is an all-time favourite dub song for me.
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