Revelation Time

by Max Romeo

Revelation Time cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: December 1975
  • Label: Black Swan
  • Country: Jamaica
  • Length: 57:43
  • Community rating: 3.68/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

'Revelation Time' stands as a critical release in Max Romeo's transition toward politically conscious roots reggae. The production tackles themes of socialism and anti-discrimination through deep, rhythmic arrangements that laid the groundwork for his legendary subsequent work with Lee "Scratch" Perry.

Genres

Descriptors: political, socialism, conscious, rastafari

Tracklist

  1. Revelation Time (2:37)
  2. Message From The Top (2:50)
  3. Hammer and Sickle (2:30)
  4. No Peace (3:43)
  5. Tacko (2:50)
  6. Dub A Boo (2:56)
  7. Blood Of The Prophet (3:32)
  8. Blood Of The Prophet, Pt. 2 (2:52)
  9. Warning Warning (3:58)
  10. Heads A Go Roll (3:43)
  11. A Quarter Pound Of I'cense (2:43)
  12. Three Blind Mice (2:54)
  13. Open The Iron Gate (3:03)
  14. Open The Iron Gate. Pt. 2 (2:10)
  15. Socialism Is Love (2:46)
  16. Youthman Rootsman (2:40)
  17. Black Equality (3:01)
  18. No Joshua No (3:26)
  19. Yes Joshua (3:20)

Credits

  • Max Romeo - primary artist, written-by
  • Aston "Family Man" Barrett - bass
  • Clive Hunt - bass, keyboards, percussion, written-by
  • George Fullwood - bass
  • Carlton "Santa" Davis - drums
  • Carlton Barrett - drums
  • Derrick Stewart - drums
  • Michael Richards - drums

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