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Live at Montreux Jazz Festival 2001
Reggae / Dub · 2002 · 12 tracks

Live at Montreux Jazz Festival 2001

Burning Spear

2002 · Burning Music

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Live at Montreux Jazz Festival 2001 is a testament to the enduring power of Burning Spear as the high priest of roots reggae.

Unlike many live recordings that suffer from muddy acoustics, this set benefits from the pristine engineering of the Montreux stage, allowing the listener to hear the separation between the heavy, tectonic basslines and the bright, heraldic horn section.

The music is less about individual solos and more about the collective creation of a hypnotic, spiritual space. It feels like a ceremony as much as a concert.

Tracklist · 12 Tracks
01
The Youth
6:21
02
Jah Nuh Dead
5:37
03
Nyah Keith
4:56
04
Man in the Hills
7:10
05
Tumble Down
8:14
06
Calling Rastafari
6:01
07
Old Marcus
7:05
08
Rocking Time
6:55
09
Columbus
7:15
10
Slavery Days
8:06
11
Postman
9:12
12
Happy Day
3:10
Moments Worth Listening For
The moment the horn section enters with a sharp, synchronized blast that cuts through the thick bass haze.
Winston Rodney's transition from singing to a rhythmic, percussive chant that feels like a secular prayer.
A three-minute stretch where the drums and bass lock into a circular, trance-inducing loop while the guitar skanks softly.
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