I first heard Ras Michael, with his group the Sons of Negus, in early February, 2006, in Seattle, where I had gone to visit my friend Ras Dave. It was the weekend of Super Bowl XL, the Seahawks vs the Steelers.
Seventy Two Nations is 10 plus minutes of atmospheric devotional roots reggae. It is a sparse mix of guitar, bass, keys, and percussion, accompanying the solemn vocals of Ras Michael. The guitar of Willie Lindo is a minimal reverb wah pedal spirit that surrounds the sermon:
For He's the King of Kings
He's the Lord of Lords
Conquering Lion of Judah
The bass of Lloyd Parks remains fairly grounded throughout. With 1:38 left, the music goes off the main groove, allowing for quiet contemplation.
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