Originally released in 1988 ‘Hot Rock’ was the final singlefrom Pennsylvanian based roots reggae band House OfAssembly. The band, comprising main songwriter NormanBailey, Marc Campbell, Claver Campbell and Louis Putman,grew up in the Water House area of Kingston, Jamaicabonding over their shared love of Dub & Reggae. The 4members moved to Pennsylvania in the US in the early 80’sand released one album ‘Confusion’ on the localMeadowlark label, touring throughout the Mid-Atlanticregion and becoming stalwarts of the Pennsylvanian rootsscene.
The band started their own Concrete label in 1988releasing ‘Hot Rock’ complete with a Dub Versionpossessing a potent combination of punchy 707 drumprogramming, killer rolling bassline, stripped-back leadguitar and a rising synth line. For the official reissue, there’san added ‘Rockapella’ version not found on the original 12”and a new full sleeve jacket designed by Bradley Pinkerton.
