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What is the best Big Mountain album of all time?

By YPB Team

San Diego's multicultural reggae ambassadors brought island warmth to mainstream pop while keeping their conscious roots intact. From debut anthems to spiritual journeys — which album wins? Cast your vote!

  1. Unity — ranked #11
    Unity
    The 1994 album on Giant Records featuring the cover Baby, I Love Your Way, a US top-ten hit that made Big Mountain internationally famous.
    1000pts
  2. Wake Up — ranked #22
    Wake Up
    The 1992 debut album as Big Mountain, introducing Quino McWhinney's smooth vocals and the San Diego band's warm roots-pop reggae sound.
    675pts
  3. Things to Come — ranked #33
    Things to Come
    The 1999 album first released in Japan, where Big Mountain had built a loyal following after the worldwide success of Baby, I Love Your Way.
    675pts
  4. Resistance — ranked #44
    Resistance
    The mid-1990s follow-up to Unity on Giant Records, carrying political consciousness alongside smooth Southern California reggae grooves.
    571pts
  5. New Day — ranked #55
    New Day
    The early-2000s album on Rebel Ink, an optimistic, sun-soaked collection of roots-pop reggae from the San Diego band.
    571pts
  6. Dance Party — ranked #66
    Dance Party
    The 2000 album released on Momentum Records, a lighter, party-minded collection of reggae grooves led by singer Quino McWhinney.
    467pts
  7. Cool Breeze — ranked #77
    Cool Breeze
    The laid-back early-2000s album on Rebel Ink, built around easygoing summer reggae grooves and Quino McWhinney's mellow vocals.
    343pts
  8. Perfect Summer — ranked #88
    Perfect Summer
    The 2016 album that marked Big Mountain's return after more than a decade, pairing new songs with the beach-ready reggae sound that made them famous.
    343pts
  9. Free Up — ranked #99
    Free Up
    The 1997 album featuring their signature warm reggae sound and the consciousness-raising title track.
    0pts

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