What a joy to hear the utterance from a Rasta! Here is the classic Black Uhuru lineup of Michael Rose, Puma Jones, and Duckie Simpson. Utterance is from Red, one of my favorite album covers. I love how Puma Jones looks happy and carefree while the two dudes scowl on either side, don't mess with us. The lyrics point out how at one time the Rastafari were shunned and accused of taking little children away, but then they became internationally accepted through the popularity of reggae music.
The music sways and rocks, every nook and cranny filled with guitar pecks, interesting and varied drum and bass patterns, little croaking frog guiro here and there. Excellent production by the fantastic rhythm section of drummer Sly Dunbar and bassist Robbie Shakespeare.
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