Dry & Heavy
Burning Spear · 1977
32 min · 9 tracks · dub music · roots reggae
A vibrant blend of roots reggae rhythms infused with intricate dub soundscapes and powerful lyrical messages.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo groove throughout
- uplifting messages for reflection
- for relaxed gatherings
- engaging rhythms for background play
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of fast-paced tracks
- prefer standalone hits over albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In 1977, Burning Spear was solidifying their place in reggae music after their acclaimed album 'Marcus Garvey' released in 1973. 'Dry & Heavy' followed as a showcase of their deepening artistry, further establishing Spear's commitment to spiritual and political themes within his music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Peter Tosh· Black Uhuru· Culture
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Any River 3:19
- 2 The Sun 3:43
- 3 It's a Long Way Around 3:07
- 4 I W.I.N. 3:47
- 5 Throw Down Your Arms 4:05
- 6 Dry & Heavy 3:29
- 7 Wailing 2:48
- 8 Black Disciples 4:25
- 9 Shout It Out 3:27
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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