Product Code: WET30288041
Original price was: $37.99.$22.79Current price is: $22.79.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 Wire
"Michael Roses vocals are hauntingly soulful, perfectly matching the albums revolutionary tone." Pitchfork
"A high-water mark of conscious reggaetimeless in message and sound." Mojo
A1 Youth Of Eglington
A2 Sponji Reggae
A3 Sistren
A4 Journey
B1 Utterance
B2 Puff She Puff
B3 Rockstone
B4 Carbine
