Throw Down Your Arms

by Sinéad O'Connor

Throw Down Your Arms cover art

Recorded at Tuff Gong Studios in Jamaica with producers Sly & Robbie, the album features O'Connor reinterpreting classic roots reggae anthems. The recordings prioritize deep sub-bass foundations and traditional rhythmic precision, reflecting her formal conversion to Rastafarianism. It serves as a stylistic manifesto for her move toward global rhythmic traditions, balancing cultural homage with her distinctive vocal intensity.

Genres

  • Roots Reggae
  • Dub

Tracklist

  1. Jah Nuh Dead
  2. Marcus Garvey
  3. Door Peep
  4. He Prayed
  5. Y Mas Gan
  6. Curly Locks
  7. Vampire
  8. Prophet Has Arise
  9. Downpressor Man
  10. Throw Down Your Arms
  11. Untold Stories
  12. War
  13. Intro
  14. Jah Nuh Dead- Dub Version
  15. Marcus Garvey- Dub Version
  16. Door Peep- Dub Version
  17. He Prayed- Dub Version
  18. Y Mas Gan- Dub Version
  19. Curly Locks- Dub Version
  20. Vampire- Dub Version
  21. Prophet Has Arise- Dub Version
  22. Downpressor Man- Dub Version
  23. Throw Down Your Arms- Dub Version
  24. Untold Stories- Dub Version
  25. War- Dub Version