Alpha & Omega – Voice In The Wilderness

Alpha & Omega’s Voice In The Wilderness stands as a deeply atmospheric album that fuses the spiritual and subterranean tones of UK dub with the patience of roots music. Originally released in 1994, the record features eleven tracks that slowly unfold through delay-heavy ambience, weighty low ends, and focused rhythms. Songs like “Rastafari,” “Rightful Ruler,” and “Ancient of Days” showcase Christine Woodbridge and John Sprosen at their most meditative and sonically explorative: sparse but dense, every echo and reverb serving to heighten the spiritual presence embedded in the music. The reissue restores original artwork and has been remastered with care, allowing both longtime fans and newcomers to experience its subtle textures and profound depth in fuller clarity.

Beyond its production aesthetics, Voice In The Wilderness is distinguished by its place in the Alpha & Omega catalogue as one of the rarest and most sought-after works. While their discography already spanned dozens of albums by the mid-90s, this LP was particularly elusive—original pressings fetch high prices, and its scarcity has only heightened its mystique. Musically, it treads the space between the elemental and the cosmic: minimal compositions interspersed with lush harmonic drones, punctuated by stretched echoes and subterranean bass, creating an immersive listening experience that rewards patience and deep listening. For collectors of UK dub, roots, and anyone drawn to the gentler edges of heavy bass culture, this reissue offers a powerful entry point.