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Brutal
Reggae / Dub · 1986 · 8 tracks

Brutal

Black Uhuru

High-gloss 1980s digital reggae. Militant basslines meet synthetic textures in a polished, urban take on the roots tradition.

1986 · Diggers Factory

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Aggressive, disciplined energy wrapped in high-gloss digital armor.

Tracklist · 8 Tracks
02
Fit You Haffe Fit
4:22
03
Dread in the Mountain
4:03
04
Conviction or a Fine
4:33
05
Reggae With You
3:30
07
Let Us Pray
4:15
08
City Vibes
3:58
09
Vision
4:18
10
Uptown Girl
3:25
Moments Worth Listening For
The aggressive synth-brass stab that punctuates the fitness-focused hook of track 2
The mechanical precision of the Sly and Robbie rhythm section on the title-adjacent tracks
The haunting vocal interplay during the chorus of City Vibes where the harmonies feel almost electronic
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Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does Brutal sound next to the rest of Black Uhuru's catalogue?

Digital Clarity+1.6σ

The production is pushed notably harder into digital clarity than this artist usually allows.

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