Cumbolo

by Culture

Cumbolo cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1979
  • Label: Front Line
  • Country: Jamaica
  • Length: 46:08
  • Community rating: 3.54/5 from 2 ratings

Artists on this release: Sly Dunbar, Clive Hunt, Ansel Collins, Bertram "Ranchie" McLean, Harold Butler, Michael Richards, Vin Gordon, Earl "Wire" Lindo, Uziah "Sticky" Thompson, Joseph Hill, Albert Walker, Radcliffe "Dougie" Bryan, Sonia Pottinger, Kenneth Paley, Willie Lindo, Robbie Shakespeare

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Continuing an incredibly prolific run, 'Cumbolo' further cements Culture's status as vital messengers of orthodox Rastafarianism. The legendary rhythms of Sly and Robbie provide an impeccable, driving foundation for the group's lush harmonies and Joseph Hill's impassioned, politically charged lead vocals. The record is universally acclaimed as a flawless, essential pillar of the golden era of roots reggae.

Genres

Descriptors: repetitive, rhythmic

Tracklist

  1. They Never Love In This Time (4:40)
  2. Innocent Blood (5:43)
  3. Cumbolo (3:58)
  4. Poor Jah People (5:42)
  5. Natty Never Get Weary (3:53)
  6. Natty Dread Naw Run (3:51)
  7. Down In Jamaica (4:07)
  8. This Train (Is Bound For Glory) (4:48)
  9. Pay Day (4:17)
  10. Mind Who You Beg For Help (5:04)

Credits

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