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Open Book
Reggae / Dub · 1985 · 8 tracks · 32m

Open Book

Barrington Levy

Heavyweight basslines meet high-register vocal gymnastics. A transitional 1985 document of dancehall's birth, balancing social weight with melodic soul.

1985 · Dee Jay Music

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A soulful and slightly weary meditation on life and love, anchored by massive, steady rhythms.

Tracklist · 8 Tracks · 32m
01
Trying To Ruin My Life
4:40
02
My Love Don't Come Easy
4:30
03
Mine You Hurt Mom
4:20
04
Skanking On Broadway
3:17
05
Open Book
3:35
06
Begging You A Ten Cent Sir
4:30
07
Ever Since
3:45
08
When You Are Feeling Hungry
4:15
Moments Worth Listening For
The way his voice breaks into a bird-like trill during the title track, cutting through the thick bass.
The hollow, echoing percussion on 'Begging You A Ten Cent Sir' that emphasizes the lyrical isolation.
The sudden, sharp guitar stabs that punctuate the rhythmic flow of 'Skanking On Broadway'.
Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does Open Book sound next to the rest of Barrington Levy's catalogue?

Love Lost+2.0σ

The writing leans notably further into love lost than the rest of the catalogue.

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