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?
1Marcus GarveyThe 1975 roots reggae landmark celebrating Pan-African hero Marcus Garvey, one of the genre's defining albums.
2Dry & HeavyThe 1977 relentless roots reggae classic produced by Jack Ruby, a wall of sound chanting Rastafari truth.
3Man in the HillsThe 1976 album of deep spiritual reflection, featuring hypnotic chanting and Winston Rodney at his most transcendent.
4Hail H.I.M.The 1980 tribute to Emperor Haile Selassie I, a devotional roots reggae masterwork.
5Social LivingThe 1978 album balancing roots militancy with social commentary and some of Spear's most melodic work.
6Appointment with His MajestyThe 1997 Grammy-nominated album marking a major creative resurgence for Spear in his later career.
7Calling RastafariThe 1999 Grammy-winning album, a powerful celebration of Rastafari faith that won Best Reggae Album.
8Garvey's GhostThe 1976 dub companion to Marcus Garvey, innovatively transforming the original tracks into heavy atmospheric dub.
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