Black Uhuru - Classic Black Uhuru (The Universal Masters Collection) (2000)@flac

One of the most influential yet frequently overlooked acts in Reggae, the uncompromising and radical Black Uhuru produced a body of work in the late 70s and early 80s that ranks with some of the greatest Jamaican produced music ever.
The incredible blend of the voices of Duckie Simpson, Michael Rose and Puma Jones was irresistible over the crack rhythm of Sly and Robbie. They achieved a degree of international album success in the wave of popularity that Marley inspired.
... In one sense, the band did not cross-over to the extent they could have. As Dalton and Barrow, authors of The Rough Guide To Reggae argue, although being the most dynamic and progressive reggae act of the late 70s/early 80s they “were simply too militant in their poses and music to fill the international reggae superstar slot left vacant by the death of Bob Marley"
There is more than enough here to enjoy. 16 cuts of prime Uhuru including the hits and key album tracks. Enjoy the splendid vocal brew, the radical, Rasta politics and the watertight Sly n Robbie rhythms one more time.

Daryl Easlea, September 2000 (From Liner Notes)