Marcus' Children
Burning Spear · 1978
37 min · 9 tracks · dub music · roots reggae
A vibrant blend of roots reggae rhythms and spiritually charged lyrics that inspire resilience and social consciousness.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady rhythmic journey throughout
- uplifting themes of resilience
- soulful reflections on society
- spiritual connection in every track
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer fast-paced listening experiences
- seek instant gratification in music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 1978, Burning Spear was solidifying their status in the reggae scene following the success of their previous albums. 'Marcus' Children' is a follow-up to their acclaimed release 'Man in the Hills' from 1976, showcasing their continued exploration of identity and social issues within Jamaican culture.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Peter Tosh· Black Uhuru· Culture
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Marcus Children Suffer 4:38
- 2 Come 3:52
- 3 Social Living 4:34
- 4 Marcus Say Jah no Dead 3:51
- 5 Marcus Senior 5:10
- 6 Nayah Keith 4:03
- 7 Institution 3:30
- 8 Mister Garvey 3:17
- 9 Civilise Reggae 4:03
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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