Rare and Unreleased
Burning Spear · 2001
61 min · 12 tracks · dub music · roots reggae
A collection of deep-rooted dub and reggae rhythms infused with spiritual and political messages.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- spiritual reflections during quiet moments
- dynamic shifts in emotional intensity
- long-form listening with varied pacing
- deep-rooted rhythms for meditation
- captivating storytelling through sound
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer straightforward, punchy tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Rare and Unreleased' was released in 2001, Burning Spear had already established themselves as a pivotal figure in roots reggae. This album showcases unreleased tracks alongside alternative mixes from their earlier works, reflecting the evolution of their sound through the years. It captures a moment of reflection for the artist, following their last studio album 'Jah Nuh Dead' in 1999.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Peter Tosh· Black Uhuru· Culture
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Slavery Days (jungle dub mix) 6:20
- 2 Marcus Children (original mix) 6:49
- 3 Mandela Marcus (unreleased version) 6:25
- 4 We Suffer (original mix) 7:49
- 5 Come (original mix) 3:53
- 6 Marcus Say (original mix) 3:53
- 7 Zion I Awake (original mix) 4:05
- 8 The Force (unreleased version) 3:18
- 9 Marcus Senior (original mix) 5:12
- 10 We Pray (original mix) 3:32
- 11 Do the Reggae (12" mix) 7:13
- 12 Mister Garvey (original mix) 3:17
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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