Underground Roots (feat. Ari Up of The Slits)
Song DNA
Misophonia Triggers
A dub reggae remake of Lee 'Scratch' Perry's classic 'Underground Root' featuring raw, energetic vocals from Ari Up of The Slits over heavy bass and psychedelic effects.
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Moods: energetic, introspective, rebellious
Traditions: dub, reggae
How this song sits on each sensory axis
A dynamic range of 6/10 means this song moves. Expect a real volume climb between quiet sections and the loudest part of the arrangement — enough that you may want to set the initial volume below where you'd normally land.
Sudden changes: mild. There are one or two transitions worth knowing about, though they're musically resolved rather than surprise-driven.
Texture is layered — a full arrangement with clear separation between parts.
Predictability is medium — conventional structure overall, with one or two moments that deviate from what you'd expect.
Vocal style: dynamic vocals.
2017 context
Released in 2017. We have 461 songs from that year in our library, averaging a dynamic range of 6.0/10. This track is about average than the year average. Explore more from the 2010s.
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Why this rating
We rate this song Moderate because it falls between our Safe and Intense thresholds on at least one dimension. Moderate is the default for most well-produced music that has real arc but no surprise elements. Full rubric: methodology.
Rating last reviewed: 2026-04-15. Reviewed by the Music I Want editorial team against the documented methodology.
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Frequently asked about "Underground Roots (feat. Ari Up of The Slits)"
Quick answers pulled from the song's sensory analysis.
What is the sensory intensity of "Underground Roots (feat. Ari Up of The Slits)" by Lee "Scratch" Perry & Subatomic Sound System?
"Underground Roots (feat. Ari Up of The Slits)" by Lee "Scratch" Perry & Subatomic Sound System rates as Moderate intensity. Dynamic range 6/10, mild sudden changes, layered texture. Moderate is the default for well-produced music with real arc but no surprise elements.
How loud is "Underground Roots (feat. Ari Up of The Slits)" — what is its dynamic range?
"Underground Roots (feat. Ari Up of The Slits)" has a dynamic range of 6/10. Noticeable climb from quiet sections to loudest point. Set opening volume slightly lower than your preferred peak.
Does "Underground Roots (feat. Ari Up of The Slits)" have sudden or surprising changes?
"Underground Roots (feat. Ari Up of The Slits)" has mild sudden changes — one or two transitions worth knowing about, but they are musically resolved rather than surprise-driven.
What is "Underground Roots (feat. Ari Up of The Slits)" best for?
In our library "Underground Roots (feat. Ari Up of The Slits)" is recommended for: deep listening, emotional release, movement. These tags are assigned only where the song's sensory profile genuinely supports the use case.
When was "Underground Roots (feat. Ari Up of The Slits)" released?
"Underground Roots (feat. Ari Up of The Slits)" is from 2017, on the album "Super Ape Returns to Conquer". It appears in our 2010s catalog.
What is the emotional mood of "Underground Roots (feat. Ari Up of The Slits)"?
We tag "Underground Roots (feat. Ari Up of The Slits)" as energetic, introspective, rebellious. Moods are tonal descriptors based on how the song reads emotionally — separate from the sensory intensity axes.
What is the vocal style of "Underground Roots (feat. Ari Up of The Slits)"?
The vocal style is dynamic vocals.
Should I listen to "Underground Roots (feat. Ari Up of The Slits)"?
"Underground Roots (feat. Ari Up of The Slits)" is Moderate intensity — fine for most listeners, but with enough dynamic activity that it works best as active listening rather than background.
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