Rocking Time
Burning Spear · 1973
40 min · 12 tracks · dub music · roots reggae
A vibrant blend of roots reggae and soulful melodies that reflects the struggles and joys of Jamaican life.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for relaxed listening
- reflective moments of joy
- gradual build to vibrant climax
- for sunny afternoons
- soulful melodies for easy vibes
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy excitement
- prefer standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1973, 'Rocking Time' was Burning Spear's second album, following their debut 'Marcus Garvey'. At this point, the band was solidifying its place in the roots reggae scene, building on the groundwork laid by their earlier work and expanding their sound and message.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Peter Tosh· Black Uhuru· Culture
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Call on You 2:45
- 2 Foggy Road 3:10
- 3 Swell Headed 3:27
- 4 Girl Like You 4:04
- 5 Old Time Saying 2:20
- 6 Bad to Worst 2:42
- 7 What a Happy Day 2:49
- 8 This Race 2:43
- 9 Walla Walla 2:58
- 10 Rocking Time 5:12
- 11 Weeping and Wailing 3:58
- 12 Mamie 4:13
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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