Black Uhuru Red

Condition: Brand New Ships from: Melbourne

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• Released in 1981, Red is a landmark roots reggae album that fused militant messages with polished production. Featuring the classic lineup of Michael Rose, Puma Jones, and Duckie Simpson, and produced by the legendary Sly & Robbie, Red blends traditional reggae rhythms with heavy dub textures and futuristic edge. Tracks like Sponji Reggae, Youth of Eglington, and Sistren are socially conscious, rhythmically hypnotic, and spiritually chargedmaking Red one of the definitive reggae albums of the early ’80s.

  Reviews

  “A roots reggae masterpieceintense, atmospheric, and deeply political.” AllMusic

  “With Red, Black Uhuru helped carry reggae into the post-Marley era.” Rolling Stone

  “Sly & Robbies production is thunderous yet elegantreggae with muscle and mood.” The