Red is a Reggae album by Black Uhuru, originally released in 1981. On Gatefold: 72 pressings tracked.
Sound DNA
- Reggae
- Roots Reggae
- bassheavy
- defiant
- urban
About
The sophomore release from the third and most successful incarnation of Black Uhuru (singers Don Carlos, Erroll "Jay" Wilson, and Rudolph "Garth" Dennis had come before), Red spotlights the singing talents of then rising star Michael Rose, American-born Sandra "Puma" Jones, and original member Derrick "Duckie" Simpson. Backed by the tight and dancehall-era defining Sly & Robbie band, the trio reels off eight high-quality reggae cuts here, including classics like "Youth of Eglington" and "Sponji Reggae." Filled with Rose's astute lyrics, the album provides an engaging blend of steppers rhythms and social commentary. Sly & Robbie's ingenious mix of sophisticated .
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Tracklist
- 1Youth of Eglington5:01
- 2Sponji Reggae4:54
- 3Sistren4:34
- 4Journey5:21
- 5Utterance3:43
- 6Puff She Puff5:09
- 7Rockstone4:40
- 8Carbine6:05
- 9Sponji Reggae (Discomix)10:29
- 10Trodding (Single Version)5:18
Credits
Performers
- Robbie ShakespeareBASS GUITAR PIANO BASS
- Sly DunbarDRUMS ELECTRONIC DRUMS
- Bertram "Ranchie" McLeanLEAD GUITAR RHYTHM GUITAR GUITAR
- Mikey ChungLEAD GUITAR RHYTHM GUITAR GUITAR
- Radcliffe "Dougie" BryanLEAD GUITAR GUITAR
- Uziah "Sticky" ThompsonPERCUSSION
- Duckie SimpsonVOCALS
- Michael RoseVOCALS
- Puma JonesVOCALS
- Keith SterlingPIANO
- Robbie LynPIANO KEYBOARDS
- Barry ReynoldsLEAD GUITAR GUITAR
Rare pressing on Gatefold · 72 pressings tracked on Gatefold