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Babylon the Bandit
Reggae / Dub · 1988 · 9 tracks

Babylon the Bandit

Steel Pulse

Polished 1980s digital reggae meeting militant urban protest. A high-energy blend of synth-heavy production and sharp social commentary.

May 24, 1988 · Elektra

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A high-stakes blend of rhythmic defiance and polished urban urgency.

Tracklist · 9 Tracks
01
Save Black Music
4:17
02
Not King James Version
4:14
03
School Boys Crush (Jail Bait)
4:16
04
Sugar Daddy
4:34
05
Kick That Habit (Cold Turkey)
3:45
06
Blessed Is the Man
4:21
07
Love Walks Out
4:30
08
Don't Be Afraid
4:57
09
Babylon the Bandit
5:07
Moments Worth Listening For
The aggressive synth-brass hook opening 'Save Black Music' that signals a departure from their earlier acoustic roots.
The intricate vocal interplay during the chorus of 'Not King James Version' where harmonies stack into a powerful wall of sound.
The title track's closing sequence where the bassline locks into a hypnotic, heavy dub-influenced groove.
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How does Babylon the Bandit sound next to the rest of Steel Pulse's catalogue?

Digital Clarity+1.2σ

The production is pushed notably harder into digital clarity than this artist usually allows.

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