Black Roots, by Black Roots

Black Roots

by Black Roots

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congealedmeat This is such a classic album full of hits. A must have for any fan of classic reggae!
Favorite track: Move On.

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1.	The Father 03:57	buy track
2.	Survival 03:47	buy track
3.	Juvenile Delinquent 04:29	buy track
4.	What Them a Do 04:03	buy track
5.	Opportunity 04:56	buy track
6.	Tribal War 04:27	buy track
7.	Africa 03:06	buy track
8.	Move On 06:07	buy track

about

“Black Roots”, the eponymously named debut album, was originally released in 1983 on Kick Records, by which time the band was established as one of the UK's leading live acts with a strong repertoire of socially aware songs reflecting the issues of the day. When it came to their first album, they chose eight of their strongest tracks and assembled what was to become one of the classic British reggae albums of the decade.

Featuring 8 songs “The Father”, “Survival”, “Juvenile Delinquent”, “What Them 'A Do”, “Opportunity”, “Tribal War”, “Africa” and “Move On”, the album covers themes of social alienation, deprivation, repatriation, RastafarI, violence within the black community and ends, with the tale of a failing relationship. Three decades later, many of the songs are just as relevant and provide the perfect complement to their latest recordings.

It was re-issued Bristol Archive Records on vinyl in 22nd April 2013 to coincide with Record Store Day. The release on vinyl was strictly limited to 500 copies worldwide. 400 copies were made be available for Record Store Day, 22nd April 2013, at participating retailers and feature a facsimile of the original sleeve, whilst 100 copies will be available directly from Bristol Archive Records and very select retailers and feature a unique handmade screen printed sleeve as well as being individually numbered, a very special edition.

This was the first time that this album was available on vinyl for twenty-five years and demand outstripped supply.

This release was made available by Nubian Records on digital platforms. Here is an opportunity to stream or download either the album in full or songs that you like that is still in great demand from old and new fans alike.

credits

released August 1, 1983

Horn Section on 'Move On' and 'What Them a Do':
Rico Rodriguez on Trombone
Dick Cuthell on Flugel Horn
Rudi Hymes on Sax

All songs composed and arranged by Black Root
Published by Nubian Music
Recorded and mixed at Satril Studios, London
Produced by Black Roots and Denny Vidal for Joy Records Ltd
Cover Photography Julio Etchart

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Black Roots Bristol, UK

The band have been around for 40 years plus.They hail from St Paul's Bristol, and have been touring and recording since 1979 releasing several albums. Recently they have worked with French labels Soulbeats, Khanti Records and now with Take It easy Agency. In UK with Sugar Shack and Bristol Archive Records. But they are best known for their eponymously titled albums Black Roots and The Frontline. ... more