Living Dub Vol. 2 cover

Living Dub Vol. 2

Burning Spear · 1980

39 min · 10 tracks · dub music · roots reggae

A hypnotic fusion of echoing rhythms and deep bass creates a meditative atmosphere steeped in Rastafarian spirituality.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady rhythmic exploration
  • meditative listening experience
  • hypnotic bass-driven grooves
  • spiritual vibes for relaxation

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy tracks
  • prefer standalone singles

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1980, 'Living Dub Vol. 2' marked Burning Spear's continued exploration of dub music following the success of his previous albums. At this point, he was solidifying his role as a key figure in the roots reggae scene, building upon the foundations laid by his breakthrough records like 'Marcus Garvey' (1975) and 'Man in the Hills' (1976). This album showcased his innovative approach to dub production, emphasizing instrumental depth and sonic experimentation.
Stylistic neighbors
Peter Tosh· Black Uhuru· Culture

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Cry Africa (Cry Blood Africans) 3:56
  • 2 Telegram Dub (African Postman) 4:08
  • 3 Teacher (African Teacher) 4:34
  • 4 Offensive Dub (Jah A Guh Raid) 4:54
  • 5 Majestic Dub (Hail H.I.M.) 3:56
  • 6 Pirate’s Dub (Columbus) 3:26
  • 7 Foggy (Road Foggy) 3:47
  • 8 Marcus Dub (Follow Marcus Garvey) 3:41
  • 9 World Dub (Bad to Worst) 3:41
  • 10 Over All Dub (Civilized Reggae) 3:37

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