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Battle of Armagideon (Millionaire Liquidator)
Studio album by Lee "Scratch" Perry and the Upsetters
Released	1986
Recorded	1985 Thamesside Studios, Rotherhithe, London
Genre	Reggae, dub
Length	43:34
Label	Trojan
Producer	Lee "Scratch" Perry, Mark Downie
Lee "Scratch" Perry and the Upsetters chronology
History, Mystery & Prophesy (1984) Battle of Armagideon (Millionaire Liquidator) (1986) Time Boom X De Devil Dead (1987)

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

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic
The Encyclopedia of Popular Music
(The New) Rolling Stone Album Guide
Spin Alternative Record Guide	9/10

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

1. "Introducing Myself" – 4:19
2. "Drum Song" – 4:42
3. "Grooving" – 4:41
4. "All Things Are Possible" – 2:33
5. "Show Me That River" – 4:15
6. "Time Marches On (In/Out Mix)" – 0:49
7. "I Am a Madman" – 5:49
8. "The Joker" – 3:37
9. "Happy Birthday" – 5:11
10. "Sexy Lady" – 3:17
11. "Time Marches On" – 4:21

Personnel

• The Upsetters:
  • Lee "Scratch" Perry – Vocals, percussion, harmonica, producer
  • Mark Downie (Marcus Upbeat) – rhythm guitar/synth, co-producer & cover artwork
  • Tarlok Mann – Lead Guitar
  • Russ Cummings – Keyboards
  • Marac (Spike) Kolodzinski – Bass
  • Kenneth (Peng) Smith – Drums
  • Lloyd Clarke – alto saxophone
  • Trevor Jones – trombone
• Jerry Tilley – Engineer
• Patrick Meads – Executive producer

References

1. MacLeod, Erin (Aug 30, 2021). "Lee 'Scratch' Perry: 10 of his greatest recordings". Music. The Guardian.
2. Kulkarni, Neil. "Reissue Of The Week: Lee Perry & The Upsetters' Battle Of Armagideon". The Quietus. Retrieved 8 May 2023.
3. Thompson, Clifford (2020). Contemporary World Musicians. Routledge.
4. ^ (The New) Rolling Stone Album Guide. Simon & Schuster. 2004. p. 629.
5. ^ AllMusic.com - Battle of Armagideon (Millionaire Liquidator) - Overview
6. Larkin, Colin (2011). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Omnibus Press.
7. ^ Spin Alternative Record Guide. Vintage Books. 1995. pp. 293–294.
8. "Lee "Scratch" Perry (and the Upsetters)". Trouser Press. Retrieved 8 May 2023.
9. As referenced from the album sleeve notes.

External links

• Roots Archives Album Info

• Lee "Scratch" Perry albums
• 1986 albums
• Trojan Records albums
• Albums produced by Lee "Scratch" Perry
• Dub albums