{"product_id":"black-uhuru-liberation-island-anthology-import-2-cd","title":"Black Uhuru – Liberation: Island Anthology (2-CD)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"relix-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSly Dunbar and Robbie Shakespeare were at the absolute peak of their powers during Black Uhuru's Island run, and the rhythmic architecture they built beneath Rose's voice remains some of the most sophisticated riddim work ever committed to tape. The band's 1985 Grammy win for Best Reggae Album, the first year that category existed, confirmed what roots fans already knew: Black Uhuru had pushed the music somewhere genuinely new.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eImport only two CD compilation from one of the most important and influential Reggae bands of the 1970s and '80s. Liberation stands as a retrospective of the band's Island years, and a near-comprehensive sampler of their peak material. Led by the stirring, distinctive tenor of Michael Rose and the backing vocals of Sandra \"Puma\" Jones and Derrick \"Duckie\" Simpson, Black Uhuru combined a militant political consciousness, traditional Rasta themes, roots rhythms, and a sophisticated sound for a fresh take on the genre. All the group's best tracks are here, including \"Sponji Reggae\", \"Chill Out\", and \"Sinsemilla\", and Sly Dunbar and Robbie Shakespeare's production and drum and bass contributions (critical to the band's sound) are in full flower. Liberation is distinguished from most anthologies by it's emphasis on live versions, alternate studio mixes (including extended Dub treatments), and 12\" singles. 28 tracks. Universal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv data-bt-autogen\u003e\n\u003c!-- TRACKLIST_START --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTracklist\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDisc 1\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e1. Chill Out (6:00)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e2. Party Next Door (12\" Version) (5:54)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e3. Black Uhuru Anthem (Original Mix) (5:35)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e4. Guess Who's Coming To Dinner (12\" Version) (6:00)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e5. Shine Eye Gal (Live) (4:29)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e6. Sponji Reggae (12\" Version) (10:29)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e7. Wicked Act (3:26)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e8. Botanical Roots (Original Mix) (5:00)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e9. Somebody's Watching You (Original Mix) (5:49)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e10. Utterance (3:42)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e11. Slaughter (4:36)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e12. I Love King Selassie (Live) (4:20)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e13. Darkness \/ Dubness (10\" Version) (7:08)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e14. Elements (Original Mix) (3:51)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDisc 2\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e1. What Is Life (Original Mix) (5:43)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e2. Youth Of Eglington (5:03)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e3. Youth (3:49)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e4. Right Stuff (10\" Version) (5:55)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e5. Whole World Is Africa (5:16)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e6. Happiness (Live) (7:34)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e7. Mondays \/ Killer Tuesday (10\" Version) (6:58)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e8. Solidarity (4:13)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e9. Ion Storm (3:49)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e10. Try It (Original Mix) (5:25)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e11. Bull In The Pen (Original Mix) (5:25)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e12. Sinsemilla (5:09)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e13. Puff She Puff (5:10)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e14. Party In Session (12\" Version) (5:33)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- TRACKLIST_END --\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUPC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 731451828225\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Island\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.21.93\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e CD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Broadtime","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49890628173979,"sku":"186086","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1041\/7172\/files\/packshot-black-uhuru-liberation-island-anthology-import-2-cd-cd-relix.jpg?v=1793160129","url":"https:\/\/relix.shop\/products\/black-uhuru-liberation-island-anthology-import-2-cd","provider":"relix.shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}