Farover cover

Farover

Burning Spear · 1982

42 min · 9 tracks · dub music · roots reggae

Soulful roots reggae rhythms intertwine with poignant social messages and Burning Spear's distinctive vocal delivery.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady groove for reflective moments
  • poignant messages for social awareness
  • mid-tempo flow for easy listening
  • soulful rhythms for communal vibes

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking fast-paced excitement
  • prefer short standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1982, 'Farover' is Burning Spear's sixth studio album, coming after his acclaimed work 'Marcus Garvey' (1975) and marking a continued evolution in his sound. By this time, he was firmly established as a leading figure in the roots reggae genre, known for his spiritual and cultural themes.
Stylistic neighbors
Peter Tosh· Black Uhuru· Culture

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Farover 4:26
  • 2 Greetings 4:46
  • 3 Image 4:57
  • 4 Rock 3:36
  • 5 Education 4:14
  • 6 She's Mine 4:51
  • 7 Message 5:30
  • 8 O'Jah 5:37
  • 9 Jah Is My Driver 4:46

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata