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
| Position | Title |
|---|---|
| A1 | Handsworth Revolution |
| A2 | Bad Man |
| A3 | Soldiers |
| A4 | Sound Check |
| B1 | Prodigal Son |
| B2 | Ku Klux Klan |
| B3 | Prediction |
| B4 | Macka Splaff |
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Release Information
| Key | Value |
|---|---|
| Wikipedia URL | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Handsworth_Revolution |
| Format | 1× Vinyl (180 Gram, Gatefold) LP, Album, Reissue |
| 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 |