AUGUSTUS PABLO

King David's Melody

(Shanachie)

This endearingly low-key, somewhat ungainly, yet undeniably sweet instrumental rarity from 1983 hasn't been released in the States until now. The late producer, dub artist, and melodica master Augustus Pablo's legendary flair for melody is all over this edition, which includes extra tracks like the drum-machine-and-synth-drenched sip "Hot Milk." (Kimberly Chun)