Battle of Armagideon (Millionaire Liquidator) is a studio album by reggae artist Lee "Scratch" Perry and his backing group at the time, billed as the Upsetters. The album was released in 1986 on Trojan Records. It was re-released on CD in 1988 by Trojan, and on October 9, 2001, on Sanctuary Records.
Critical reception
Trouser Press wrote: "A return to form of sorts, the LP is full of his characteristically dense production (which sounds thoroughly contemporary) and lots of cryptic, stream-of-consciousness lyrics." The Spin Alternative Record Guide deemed the album Perry's best of the 1980s.
Track listing All tracks by Lee "Scratch" Perry "Introducing Myself" – 4:19 "Drum Song" – 4:42 "Grooving" – 4:41 "All Things Are Possible" – 2:33 "Show Me That River" – 4:15 "Time Marches On (In/Out Mix)" – 0:49 "I Am a Madman" – 5:49 "The Joker" – 3:37 "Happy Birthday" – 5:11 "Sexy Lady" – 3:17 "Time Marches On" – 4:21
Personnel The Upsetters Lee "Scratch" Perry – vocals, percussion, harmonica Mark Downie (Marcus Upbeat) – rhythm guitar/synth Tarlok Mann – lead guitar Russ Cummings – keyboards Marac (Spike) Kolodzinski – bass Kenneth (Peng) Smith – drums Lloyd Clarke – alto saxophone Trevor Jones – trombone
Production Produced by Lee "Scratch" Perry; co-produced by Mark "Marcus Upbeat" Downie Jerry Tilley – engineer Patrick Meads – executive producer Mark Downie – cover art
References
External links Roots Archives Album Info