England’s Steel Pulse took no prisoners with their cerebral yet accessible brand of roots reggae. On this 1978 debut, the woofer-challenging grooves are tempered with cool jazz, soothing harmonies and warm organs, which juxtapose the political and religious protestations and themes. The album appealed to a wide audience—songs like “Soldiers” and “Bad Man” gave voice to the voiceless in black Britain while turning on the punks and mods. The beautiful “Prodigal Son” became one of their signature tunes, and “Prediction” revealed a musical diversity that served them well down the road.
Tracklisting
- Handsworth Revolution
- Bad Man
- Soldiers
- Sound Check
- Prodigal Son
- Ku Klux Klan
- Prediction
- Macka Splaff
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Videos
Steel Pulse - Handsworth Revolution - 01 - Handsworth Revolution
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- Steel Pulse - Handsworth Revolution - 02 - Bad Man
- Steel Pulse - Handsworth Revolution - 03 - Soldiers
- Steel Pulse - Handsworth Revolution - 04 - Sound Check
- Steel Pulse - Handsworth Revolution - 05 - Prodigal Son
- Steel Pulse - Handsworth Revolution - 06 - Klu Klux Klan
- Steel Pulse - Handsworth Revolution - 07 - Prediction
- Steel Pulse - Handsworth Revolution - 08 - Macka Splaff
- Revolution Dub Pt 2
- Bad Man Dub Take 1
- Soldiers Dub
- Sound Check Dub
- Bun Dem 12 Version
- Prodigal Son Dub Extended
- Ku Klux Klan 12 Version
- Prediction 12 Mix
- Macka Dub Alternative Take
Release Images
Release Information
| Key | Value |
|---|---|
| Wikipedia URL | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Handsworth_Revolution |
| Format | Vinyl LP Album Reissue (180 Gram, Gatefold) |
| Label | Island Records |
| Catalog Number | 535 158-2 |
| Notes | “Back To Black” series. 180 gram heavyweight vinyl. Includes a voucher to download MP3 version of the album. |
| Discogs URL | Steel Pulse - Handsworth Revolution |