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11-25-2008, 05:45 PM
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why bother?
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Steel Pulse
I don't think anyone's started a thread on Birmingham's finest reggae band (I used search and found nowt), so here goes. Any other fans of these guys? To me they're definitely one of the best reggae groups of all time, being the ones who officially got me into reggae and all.
From what I've heard (6 albums) they've always gone for a much more polished sound than those of their contemporaries since they released their debut in '78, which certainly makes them more accessible to anyone who isn't really a fan of reggae (in my opinion of course). In some cases this tactic has a reverse effect, but when the songwriting is strong enough to make it work (as it is in quite a few cases) it results in some of the best reggae I've ever heard. Anyway, videos... videos... [edit - obviously these are all live recordings and don't really help the jist of what I'm saying about their studio sound] Rally Round Rollerskates Chant a Psalm When it comes to albums, Handsworth Revolution is the best starting point for sure, and an essential for any music collection. From there, True Democracy is the next best thing (and one of my favourite albums of all time). They've released plenty of other great albums, but those two are the standouts. Got that off me chest then... Last edited by Bulldog; 11-25-2008 at 05:58 PM. |
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11-26-2008, 07:05 AM
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Ba and Be.
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Their early releases are excellent and they put the other Brummie Reggae band UB40 in the shade. It's a shame that Steel Pulse did'nt even get half the praise that UB40 got.
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11-27-2008, 06:30 AM
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As I did with my Midnight Oil thread I'll post the link to a 10-track sampler a bit later to satisfy anyone's curiosity |
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11-27-2008, 08:56 AM
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Alright, here's that compilation I was on about;
1. Global Warming [African Holocaust] 2. Ravers [True Democracy] 3. Tribute To the Martyrs [Tribute To the Martyrs] 4. Prodigal Son [Handsworth Revolution] 5. Bodyguard [Earth Crisis] 6. Sound System [Tribute To the Martyrs] 7. Throne Of Gold [Earth Crisis] 8. No More Weapons [African Holocaust] 9. Find It... Quick! [True Democracy] 10. Macka Splaff [Handsworth Revolution] 11. Roller Skates (live) 12. Gang Warfare (live) Steel Pulse - 10 Of the Best.rar |
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09-05-2009, 05:36 PM
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09-06-2009, 03:33 PM
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04-08-2009, 12:53 AM
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أمهاتك[وهور]Aura Euphoria
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