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Studio One Presents Burning Spear
Reggae / Dub · 1973 · 12 tracks

Studio One Presents Burning Spear

Burning Spear

Sparse, hypnotic roots reggae debut. Heavy basslines and haunting brass provide a foundation for Winston Rodney's meditative, trance-like chanting.

1973 · Coxsone Records

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A somber, deeply grounded spiritual meditation that feels both ancient and urgent.

Tracklist · 12 Tracks
01
Ethiopian Live Out
3:15
02
We Are Free
2:07
03
Fire Down Below
3:30
04
Creation
2:37
05
Don't Mess With Jill
2:21
06
Down by the Riverside
3:00
07
Door Peep Shall Not Enter
4:40
08
Pick Up the Pieces
4:39
09
Get Ready
2:45
10
Journey
2:45
11
Them a Come
3:16
12
He Prayed
6:00
Moments Worth Listening For
The rhythmic repetition of the counting sequence in 'Ethiopian Live Out' creating a trance-like state.
The mournful, lonely trumpet melody that opens 'Door Peep Shall Not Enter' setting a heavy, spiritual tone.
The way the bassline in 'He Prayed' anchors six minutes of slow-burning, meditative vocal improvisation.
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