BLACK UHURU – Black Sounds Of Freedom (Repress) – LP – Vinyl

LP – Black Vinyl Repress.

Formed in 1974, Black Uhuru had been recording singles exclusively when the trio joined forces with the highly regarded reggae producer Prince Jammy for their debut album, Black Sounds of Freedom (originally released in a different mix and titled Love Crisis). This engaging album has all of Uhuru’s trademarks: haunting themes, addictive grooves, and deeply spiritual lyrics based on the Rastafarian faith. Longtime followers of the group (whose 1977 lineup included Michael Rose, Errol Nelson, and original member Duckie Simpson) will be more than familiar with such heartfelt classics as “I Love King Selassie,” “African Love,” and “Satan Army Band.” These songs point to the fact that in 1977, Uhuru were well on their way to becoming the reggae powerhouse they would be in the ’80s.

Tracklist:

A1. I Love King Selassie
A2. Satan Army Band
A3. Time To Unite
A4. Natural Mystic
A5. Eden Out Deh

B1. Love Crisis
B2. African Love
B3. Hard Ground
B4. Willow Tree
B5. Sorry For The Man