The Fittest Selection
Burning Spear · 1987
48 min · 11 tracks · dub music · roots reggae
A vibrant tapestry of rhythmic grooves and spiritual themes, echoing the heart of roots reggae.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady rhythmic journey throughout
- uplifting spiritual themes present
- for reflective listening
- engaging grooves for movement
- suitable for communal gatherings
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer standalone hit tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1987, 'The Fittest Selection' is a compilation that captures Burning Spear's evolution following their critical acclaim from albums like 'Marcus Garvey' (1975) and 'Social Living' (1978). At this point in his career, Burning Spear, led by Winston Rodney, was solidifying his reputation as a leading voice in reggae music with a focus on African identity and social issues.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Peter Tosh· Black Uhuru· Culture
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Fittest of the Fittest 3:47
- 2 Bad to Worse 3:29
- 3 Road Foggy 3:31
- 4 African Teacher 3:56
- 5 She's Mine 4:47
- 6 Fire Man 4:06
- 7 Cry Blood Africa 4:58
- 8 Jah a Go Raid 5:32
- 9 Message 5:25
- 10 Farover 4:16
- 11 Distance (Farover dub) 4:14
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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