True Democracy (album)

True Democracy is a roots reggae album released by Steel Pulse in May 1982. The album was recorded over 25 days in Denmark, with legendary reggae producer Karl Pitterson.

True Democracy
Studio album by
ReleasedMay 1982
Recorded"Feedback" Studios, Aarhus, Denmark, 1981
GenreReggae
Length41:50
LabelElektra
ProducerKarl Pitterson
Steel Pulse chronology
Caught You
(1980)
True Democracy
(1982)
Earth Crisis
(1984)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[1]

While True Democracy does see Steel Pulse return somewhat to their political roots of Handsworth Revolution and Tribute to the Martyrs, it is also more light-hearted in the vein of Caught You.

True Democracy peaked at #120 on Billboard 's Top Pop Albums Chart in 1982.

Track listing

All tracks written by David Hinds, except where noted.

  1. "Chant A Psalm" – 4:30
  2. "Ravers" – 3:56
  3. "Find It...Quick!" – 3:26
  4. "A Who Responsible?" – 3:54
  5. "Worth His Weight In Gold (Rally Round)" – 4:35
  6. "Leggo Beast" – 3:44
  7. "Blues Dance Raid" – 4:53
  8. "Your House" – 3:42
  9. "Man No Sober" – 4:29
  10. "Dub Marcus Say" (Phonso Martin) – 4:41

Bonus tracks for CD

  1. "Ravers [12" Version]" - 5:56
  2. "Leggo Beast [12" Version]" - 6:40
  3. "Your House [Dub Version]" - 3:50
  4. "A Who Responsible? [Dub Version]" - 4:00

Personnel

Steel Pulse
Technical
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