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Fire Over Babylon (Dread, Peace And Conscious Sounds At Studio One)

Fire Over Babylon (Dread, Peace And Conscious Sounds At Studio One)

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Released 2021, UK

Soul Jazz Records presents the new Studio One collection 'Fire Over Babylon: Dread, Peace and Conscious Sounds at Studio One', showcasing a stellar selection of 70s roots music. This compilation features classic and rare tracks recorded at Clement Dodd's musical empire at 13 Brentford Road in the 1970s. Roots music inspired by Rastafarianism played a significant role in Studio One's output from the early 1970s onwards. The album includes groundbreaking groups and artists that shaped the sound of Jamaica during this decade and beyond. Highlighted artists on this album include Freddie McGregor, The Wailing Souls, The Gladiators, Horace Andy, Devon Russell, Cedric Brooks, Count Ossie, Judah Eskender Tafari, as well as rare cuts from lesser-known artists like The Prospectors, Viceroys, and Pablove Black. The connection between Studio One and Rastafarianism traces back to the early 1960s when founder Clement Dodd ventured into the hills of Kingston with members of the Skatalites to experience the music of Rastafarian Count Ossie and his drummers. The album's sleevenotes delve into Dodd's musical ties and his pivotal role in leading one of the most influential reggae record labels, intertwined with the beliefs of Rastafarianism. This album is available as a heavyweight black vinyl double-album with gatefold sleeve, full notes, and download code, a deluxe CD with a comprehensive

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Tracklist

  • A1: I Am A Revolutionist (3:32)
  • A2: Burning In My Soul (3:06)
  • A3: Without You (2:12)
  • A4: Jah Jah Fire (2:06)
  • A5: Sufferation (3:23)
  • B1: Sonia (2:56)
  • B2: Always Trying (5:05)
  • B3: Ya Ho (2:08)
  • B4: Give Me Back Me Language And Me Culture (2:58)
  • C1: Serious Thing (2:59)
  • C2: Glory For I (2:30)
  • C3: Things And Time (3:33)
  • C4: Inner Peace (3:04)
  • C5: Peace (3:30)
  • D1: Mr. Jolly Man (9:45)
  • D2: Rock But Don't Fall (3:51)
  • D3: Righteous Man (3:04)
  • D4: So Many Problems (2:14)

Genres & Styles

Genres: Reggae
Styles: Reggae and Roots Reggae

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