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True Democracy
Reggae / Dub · 1982 · 7 tracks

True Democracy

Steel Pulse

Militant UK roots reggae at its peak. Heavy bass, sharp political lyrics, and crystalline harmonies recorded with a warm, punchy 1980s studio sheen.

May 1982

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A powerful blend of righteous anger and spiritual optimism delivered with unwavering rhythmic precision.

Tracklist · 7 Tracks
01
Chant a Psalm
4:30
02
Ravers
3:55
03
Find It...Quick!
3:26
04
A Who Responsible?
3:53
07
Blues Dance Raid
4:53
09
Man No Sober
4:26
10
Dub' Marcus Say
4:35
Moments Worth Listening For
The explosive opening drum fill of Chant a Psalm that sets a militant tone.
The way the bass line drops into a deep, cavernous pocket on Dub' Marcus Say.
The interlocking vocal harmonies on Ravers that bridge pop sensibility with roots weight.
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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 True Democracy sound next to the rest of Steel Pulse's catalogue?

Analog Warmth+1.4σ

The production is pushed notably harder into analog warmth than this artist usually allows.

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