Tings an' Times

by Linton Kwesi Johnson

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  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1991
  • Label: Shanachie
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 37:16
  • Community rating: 3.33/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Linton Kwesi Johnson masterfully articulates the struggles of the British-Caribbean diaspora through precise, politically charged dub poetry. Backed by the flawless rhythms of the Dennis Bovell Dub Band, 'Tings an' Times' melds spoken-word activism with deeply resonant, traditional reggae arrangements.

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Tracklist

  1. Story (5:20)
  2. Sense Outa Nansense (4:59)
  3. Tings An' Times (6:32)
  4. Mi Revalueshanary Fren (5:19)
  5. Di Good Life (5:30)
  6. Di Anfinish Revalueshan (5:33)
  7. Dubbin Fi Life (4:03)

Credits

  • Ian Hill - accordion
  • Paul Blake - drums, drums (drum set)
  • John Kpiaye - guitar
  • Nick Straker - keyboards, keyboard
  • Paget King - organ, piano, synthesizer
  • Antonio Vignocchi - painting
  • Everald Forrest - percussion
  • Jeff Scantlebury - percussion

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