Tracklist
| 1 | Makossa RockBass – Jaco PastoriusCornet, Trumpet [Wood] – Olu DaraDidgeridoo – Steve TurreDrum Programming [Dmx], Synthesizer [Ams] – Bill LaswellEffects [Processing] – Robert MussoHarmonica – Paul ButterfieldSaxophone [Tenor] – Manu DibangoSynthesizer – Bernie WorrellSynthesizer [Bass], Percussion [Baliphone], Cymbal, Drum Programming [Dmx] – Phillip WilsonTalking Drum, Cowbell – Aiyb Dieng | 11:03 |
| 2 | Baliphone DubBass, Bass [Fuzz] – Jonas HellborgBells, Drum Programming [Dmx], Percussion [Baliphone] – Phillip WilsonDrum Programming [Dmx], Electronics [Ams] – Bill LaswellPiano [Processed] – Rob Stevens | 4:20 |
| 3 | Afro BeatBass, Drum Programming [Dmx] – Bill LaswellCongas, Cowbell – Aiyb DiengCymbal, Drum Programming [Dmx] – Phillip WilsonSaxophone [Tenor], Voice – Manu DibangoSynthesizer – Bernie Worrell | 6:28 |
| 4 | GammatronBass – Jonas HellborgDrum Programming [Dmx] – Bill LaswellPerformer [Metals], Kalimba, Drums, Drum Programming [Dmx] – Phillip Wilson | 5:20 |
| 5 | Boat PeoplesCongas, Cowbell – Aiyb DiengCornet, Trumpet [Wood] – Olu DaraDidgeridoo, Conch [Counch Shells] – Steve TurreDrum Programming [Dmx], Percussion – Phillip WilsonDrum Programming [Dmx], Synthesizer [Ams] – Bill LaswellSaxophone [Tenor], Voice – Manu DibangoSynthesizer – Bernie Worrell | 7:00 |
| 6 | Doo RootDidgeridoo, Conch [Counch Shells] – Steve TurreElectric Piano – Rob StevensPercussion [Baliphone], Piano [Processed], Performer [Water Tube, Plastic Hammers, Cabasa], Tom Tom [Floor], Congas – Phillip WilsonTrumpet [Wood] – Olu Dara | 3:36 |
Versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CELL 6111 | Deadline | Down By Law (LP, Album) | Celluloid | CELL 6111 | US | 1985 |
| CELD 6111, CELD6111 | Deadline | Down By Law (CD, Album, RE) | Celluloid, Celluloid | CELD 6111, CELD6111 | US | Unknown |
| CELL 6111 | Deadline | Down By Law (LP, Album) | Celluloid | CELL 6111 | France | 1985 |
| none | Deadline | Down By Law (6xFile, ALAC, Album, RE, RM) | Not On Label (Bill Laswell Self-Released) | none | US | 2017 |
| CELD 6111, CELD6111 | Deadline | Down By Law (CD, Album, RE) | Celluloid, Celluloid | CELD 6111, CELD6111 | US | 1993 |
Credits
- Administrator – Roger Trilling
- Design – Thi-Linh Le
- Edited By [Ironic Editing] – Iron Mike Krowiak
- Engineer – Rob Stevens, Robert Musso
- Engineer [Assistant] – Hahn Rowe, Iron Mike Krowiak
- Mastered By – Howie Weinberg
- Mixed By – Robert Musso
- Painting – Futura 2000
- Producer – Bill Laswell, Phillip Wilson
- Written-By – B. Laswell (tracks: A1, B1, B2), M. Dibango (tracks: A1, A2, B1), P. Wilson, S. Turre (tracks: A2)
Notes
Recorded at Evergreen Studio, Mixed at RPM Studio. Produced for Material / OAO.
Silver labels with black text.
Barcodes
- Matrix / Runout (Side A runout etched): CELL-6111-A HW HUB
- Matrix / Runout (Side B runout etched): CELL-6111-B HW HUB
- Matrix / Runout (Side A runout stamped): MASTERDISK
- Matrix / Runout (Side B runout stamped): MASTERDISK
Video
Album
Down by Law is the debut studio album by Deadline, released on May 2, 1985 by Celluloid Records. Paul Butterfield harmonica 4. Olu Dara Holztrompete and cornet 2, 4. Aïyb Dieng congas and cowbell 1, 2, talking drums 4. Manu Dibango tenor saxophone 1, 2, 4, voice 1, 2. Jonas Hellborg bass guitar 3, 5, fuzz bass 3. Bill Laswell DMX 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, bass guitar 1, sortwave 3, producer. Jaco Pastorius bass guitar 4. Listen free to Deadline Down By Law Afro Beat, Boat Peoples and more. 6 tracks 37:52. 1 Track listing. 2 Personnel. 3 Release history. 4 References. 5 External links. Down By Law is an interesting blend of industrial DMX beats and live percussion, African influences and Western funk. Saxophonist Manu Dibango pops up on half of the tracks and invokes memories of his Laswell-produced album Electric Africa. Down By Law by Deadline, released 20 March 2017 1. Afro Beat 2. Boat People 3. Baliphone Dub 4. Makossa Rock 5. Gammatron 6. Doo Root. Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more. Purchasable with gift card. Buy Digital Album. 7 USD or more. Album 1985 6 Songs. Down By Law. World , 1985. by Law Deadline album. Connected to: ::. bottomLinkPreText bottomLinkText. Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4. 0 license additional terms may apply. Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses. Cover photo is available under :: license. Down By Law LP, Album. CELL 6111. 이 버전 판매. Down By Law 6xFile, ALAC, Album, RE, RM. MusiciansPaul Butterfield harmonica Olu Dara Holztrompete and cornet Aïyb Dieng congas and cowbell , talking drums Manu Dibango tenor saxophone , voice Jonas Hellborg bass guitar , fuzz bass Bill Laswell DMX, bass guitar, producer Jaco Pastorius bass guitar Steve Turre didjeridoo , conch shells Bernie Worrell synthesizer Phillip Wilson DMX, Balafon , bells, bass synthesizer, processed piano , floor toms, cabasa , producerTechnical personnelMike Krowiak assistant engineer, edi. Quick Hits Live in Studio. 2019 Live in the Studio. All In. 2018 сингл. Rebrand It. Revolution Time. Champions At Heart. On the Edge. 2012 сингл. Punkrockdays The Best Of DBL. All Scratched Up Down By Law. Fly The Flag. Last Of The Sharpshooters. Geeked up Album Hosted by Fabo. Baby Sweet
