Studio One Presents Burning Spear
Burning Spear · 1973
40 min · 12 tracks · dub music · roots reggae
Soulful melodies and deep rhythms intertwine, echoing the struggles and triumphs of the Jamaican experience.
Why this album works
The album is notable for its impact on the roots reggae movement, helping to establish Burning Spear as a key figure. It features tracks that have become staples within reggae music, influencing countless artists and contributing to the genre's evolution during the 1970s.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo groove soulful melodies for reflection uplifting rhythms for celebration
- Context
- Released in 1973, 'Studio One Presents Burning Spear' marked Burning Spear's emergence into the reggae scene, following his initial singles. This album came at a time when roots reggae was gaining momentum, solidifying Spear's identity as a pivotal voice in the genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- David Bowie· Harry Belafonte· Kate Bush· Grace Jones· Christina Aguilera· Joe Jackson· The Cranberries· Prince
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Ethiopian Live Out Standout 3:10
- 2 We Are Free 2:07
- 3 Fire Down Below Standout 3:30
- 4 Creation 2:35
- 5 Don't Mess With Jill 2:20
- 6 Down by the Riverside 2:59
- 7 Door Peep Shall Not Enter 4:39
- 8 Pick Up the Pieces 4:40
- 9 Get Ready 2:42
- 10 Journey 2:44
- 11 Them a Come 3:13
- 12 He Prayed Standout 5:54
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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