Spear Burning
Burning Spear · 2001
62 min · 16 tracks · dub music · roots reggae
A rich tapestry of roots reggae and dub, intertwining spiritual themes with deep, resonant grooves.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic flow with rhythmic peaks
- spiritual themes for contemplation
- for reflective afternoons
- deep grooves for immersive listening
- short tracks encourage replay
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer standalone single tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In 2001, Burning Spear released 'Spear Burning' as his first studio album in over a decade since 'Rasta Business' in 1990. This album marked a significant return for the artist, showcasing his enduring commitment to reggae music and the Rastafarian message that had characterized his earlier work, while also experimenting with contemporary production techniques.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Peter Tosh· Black Uhuru· Culture
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Travelling 3:10
- 2 Walking (version) 3:13
- 3 Institution (discomix) 6:24
- 4 Natural (version) 5:16
- 5 Free Black People 2:52
- 6 Free (version) 2:45
- 7 Thanks & Praises 2:47
- 8 Love Everyone (version) 3:09
- 9 Spear Burning 3:22
- 10 Jomo (version) 3:09
- 11 I Gave You My Word 4:14
- 12 Word (version) 4:19
- 13 On That Day 3:10
- 14 Youth 3:13
- 15 Prophet 4:09
- 16 Jah No Dead (discomix) 7:13
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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