Handsworth Revolution is a Reggae album by Steel Pulse, originally released in 1978. On Gatefold: 66 pressings tracked.
Sound DNA
- Reggae
- Roots Reggae
- warm
- defiant
- political
About
England’s Steel Pulse took no prisoners with their cerebral yet accessible brand of roots reggae. On this 1978 debut, the woofer-challenging grooves are tempered with cool jazz, soothing harmonies, and warm organs, which juxtapose the political and religious protestations and themes. The album appealed to a wide audience—songs like “Soldiers” and “Bad Man” gave voice to the voiceless in black Britain while turning on the punks and mods. The beautiful “Prodigal Son” became one of their signature tunes, and “Prediction” revealed a musical diversity that served them well down the road.
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Tracklist
Side A
- A1Handsworth Revolution5:15
- A2Bad Man3:22
- A3Soldiers4:52
- A4Sound Check5:24
Side B
- B1Prodigal Son5:02
- B2Ku Klux Klan4:18
- B3Prediction3:39
- B4Macka Splaff5:30
Credits
Performers
- Ronnie McQueenBASS PERCUSSION
- Steve NesbittDRUMS
- Selwyn BrownKEYBOARDS VOCALS PERCUSSION
- Basil GabbidonLEAD GUITAR VOCALS
- David HindsLEAD VOCALS RHYTHM GUITAR VOCALS
- Alphonso MartinVOCALS PERCUSSION BACKING VOCALS
- Michael RileyVOCALS PERCUSSION
- Mykaell RileyPERCUSSION VOCALS
- Dick CuthellPERCUSSION
- Satch DixonPERCUSSION
Rare pressing on Gatefold · 66 pressings tracked on Gatefold