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Tribute to the Martyrs
Reggae / Dub · 1979 · 8 tracks

Tribute to the Martyrs

Steel Pulse

Heavy, militant roots reggae from Birmingham. A somber and sophisticated protest record defined by deep bass lines and haunting vocal harmonies.

1979 · Island Records

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A heavy, righteous weight of history delivered through deep grooves and haunting harmonies.

Tracklist · 8 Tracks
01
Unseen Guest
6:04
02
Sound System
3:24
03
Jah Pickney - R.A.R.
4:35
04
Tribute to the Martyrs
6:51
05
Babylon Makes the Rules
4:48
06
Uncle George
4:44
07
Biko's Kindred Lament
5:35
08
Blasphemy
6:57
Moments Worth Listening For
The haunting minor-key guitar lick that opens Biko's Kindred Lament, setting a funeral tone.
The transition into the extended dub-heavy outro of the title track where the bass takes over.
The sharp, rhythmic chanting of R.A.R. during Jah Pickney that feels like a street march.
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How does Tribute to the Martyrs sound next to the rest of Steel Pulse's catalogue?

Medium Energy-1.4σ

It runs notably cooler and more held-back than this artist's baseline.

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