International Herb

by Culture

International Herb cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 12 October 1979
  • Label: Front Line
  • Country: Jamaica
  • Length: 35:17
  • Community rating: 3.45/5 from 2 ratings

Artists on this release: Sonia Pottinger, Joseph Hill

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Solidifying their reputation as premier vocal harmonizers within the Rastafarian movement, 'International Herb' delivers a spiritually resonant set of deep roots reggae. Driven by Joseph Hill's commanding lead vocals and prophetic songwriting, the project praises botanical sacrament while offering stringent socio-economic critique. It perfectly encapsulates the golden age of Jamaican roots music, balancing infectious rhythms with profound cultural conviction.

Genres

Descriptors: cannabis, repetitive, conscious, rhythmic

Tracklist

  1. The International Herb (3:20)
  2. Jah Rastafari (3:39)
  3. If A Guh Dread (3:52)
  4. Rally Around Jahoviah's Throne (3:48)
  5. The Land We Belong (3:03)
  6. Ethiopians Waan Guh Home (4:18)
  7. Chiney Man (3:29)
  8. I Tried (3:27)
  9. The Shepherd (2:43)
  10. Too Long In Slavery (3:32)

Credits

  • Culture - primary artist
  • The Revolutionaries - backing band
  • Joseph Hill - composed by, vocals
  • John Dent - lacquer cut by

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