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Roots Reggae
Reggae / Dub · 1974 · 10 tracks · 33m

Roots Reggae

Toots & The Maytals

High-octane Jamaican soul where gospel harmonies meet gritty roots rhythms. A masterclass in vocal grit and sun-drenched, analog warmth.

1974 · Dynamic Sounds

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A resilient and soulful celebration of life that finds rhythm in both struggle and joy.

Tracklist · 10 Tracks · 33m
01
Country Road
3:26
02
Time Tough
4:28
03
Fever
2:30
04
Revolution
3:35
05
I Can't Believe
3:32
06
In The Dark
2:51
07
I See You
3:18
08
Love Gonna Walk Out On Me
3:18
09
Sailing On
3:39
10
Take A Look In The Mirror
3:18
Moments Worth Listening For
The triumphant, soulful transformation of the John Denver classic into a Kingston anthem on track 1
The gritty, strained vocal delivery on Time Tough that perfectly captures the tension of economic struggle
The tight, gospel-influenced vocal harmonies that swell during the chorus of I Can't Believe
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 Roots Reggae sound next to the rest of Toots & The Maytals's catalogue?

Social Commentary+1.3σ

The writing leans notably further into social commentary than the rest of the catalogue.

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