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Amazon.co.uk Review
In 1975, on a rising tide of militant political consciousness and the ascendancy of Rastafari, Winston Rodney--the Burning Spear--transcended cult status to achieve international fame via Marcus Garvey. The album pays tribute to the messianic black leader and still sounds like nothing you've ever heard. Produced by sound-man Jack Ruby, the horn-driven, muscular music (give thanks for the rhythm section of Robbie Shakespeare, "Family Man" Barrett and "Horsemouth" Wallace) underpins Spear's heaven-bound voice and the harmonies of Rupert Willington and Delroy Hines. "Do you remember the
Amazon.co.uk Review
In 1975, on a rising tide of militant political consciousness and the ascendancy of Rastafari, Winston Rodney--the Burning Spear--transcended cult status to achieve international fame via Marcus Garvey. The album pays tribute to the messianic black leader and still sounds like nothing you've ever heard. Produced by sound-man Jack Ruby, the horn-driven, muscular music (give thanks for the rhythm section of Robbie Shakespeare, "Family Man" Barrett and "Horsemouth" Wallace) underpins Spear's heaven-bound voice and the harmonies of Rupert Willington and Delroy Hines. "Do you remember the days of slavery?" "Give me what is mine", wails the Spear, and it is his voice, which swells with pain and release that has guaranteed Marcus Garvey classic status. This disc's dubwise bonus, Garvey's Ghost , is more instrumental than dub but gives a further taste of a unique sound that side-stepped Kingston's rockers revolution. --Paul Bradshaw
From Amazon.com
This was where it all started for Burning Spear, in those days a vocal trio of Winston Rodney, Delroy Hines, and Rupert Milligton. And what a bomb to drop for a debut! It was heavier, and more militant, than anything that had ever been heard in reggae before, taking elements of the music and combining them in a new way. A concept album of sorts, it helped raise awareness of the black leader while still keeping a strong Rasta vibe to the sound, hypnotic and dread. Time has shown it to be one of the classic albums of reggae, charged and powerful. Chris Nickson
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Manufacturer: Island
Release date: 18 July 1990
Number of discs: 1
EAN: 0016253937727 UPC: 016253937727
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