# What is the best Aswad album of all time?

> UK reggae's most versatile band moved from raw roots to No. 1 pop hits while always keeping their Jamaican soul intact. From Brixton roots to arena-filling anthems — which era is best? Cast your vote!

*By YPB Team · Published April 14, 2026 · https://youpick.best/ranking/what-is-the-best-aswad-album-of-all-time*

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## Current results (no votes yet)

1. **Distant Thunder**
   The 1988 breakthrough album featuring Don't Turn Around, their biggest chart hit that reached No. 1 in the UK.
2. **Aswad**
   The 1976 self-titled debut that established Aswad as a major force in UK reggae with deep roots authenticity.
3. **Rebel Souls**
   The 1984 critically acclaimed album featuring innovative drum programming and a more electronic reggae sound.
4. **Hulet**
   The 1978 raw and rootsy sophomore album building on their debut with tougher rhythms and politically engaged lyrics.
5. **Not Satisfied**
   The 1982 album showcasing Aswad's evolution with harder rhythms and stronger songwriting craft.
6. **Too Wicked**
   The 1990 album capitalising on their commercial peak following Don't Turn Around with dancehall-flavoured reggae.
7. **Rise and Shine**
   The 1994 album marking their return to a more roots-oriented sound after their pop crossover years.

Tags: music, 70s, reggae, british, aswad