What is the best Burning Spear album of all time?

From chanting Marcus Garvey's name over hypnotic one-drop rhythms to later Grammy-winning devotion, this discography is one of reggae's most spiritually consistent bodies of work. Where do you stand?

1

Marcus Garvey

The 1975 roots reggae landmark celebrating Pan-African hero Marcus Garvey, one of the genre's defining albums.

2

Dry & Heavy

The 1977 relentless roots reggae classic produced by Jack Ruby, a wall of sound chanting Rastafari truth.

3

Man in the Hills

The 1976 album of deep spiritual reflection, featuring hypnotic chanting and Winston Rodney at his most transcendent.

4

Hail H.I.M.

The 1980 tribute to Emperor Haile Selassie I, a devotional roots reggae masterwork.

5

Social Living

The 1978 album balancing roots militancy with social commentary and some of Spear's most melodic work.

6

Appointment with His Majesty

The 1997 Grammy-nominated album marking a major creative resurgence for Spear in his later career.

7

Calling Rastafari

The 1999 Grammy-winning album, a powerful celebration of Rastafari faith that won Best Reggae Album.

8

Garvey's Ghost

The 1976 dub companion to Marcus Garvey, innovatively transforming the original tracks into heavy atmospheric dub.