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.
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| Released | May 1982 | |||
| Recorded | "Feedback" Studios, Aarhus, Denmark, 1981 | |||
| Genre | Reggae | |||
| Length | 41:50 | |||
| Label | Elektra | |||
| Producer | Karl Pitterson | |||
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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.
- "Chant A Psalm" – 4:30
- "Ravers" – 3:56
- "Find It...Quick!" – 3:26
- "A Who Responsible?" – 3:54
- "Worth His Weight In Gold (Rally Round)" – 4:35
- "Leggo Beast" – 3:44
- "Blues Dance Raid" – 4:53
- "Your House" – 3:42
- "Man No Sober" – 4:29
- "Dub Marcus Say" (Phonso Martin) – 4:41
Bonus tracks for CD
- "Ravers [12" Version]" - 5:56
- "Leggo Beast [12" Version]" - 6:40
- "Your House [Dub Version]" - 3:50
- "A Who Responsible? [Dub Version]" - 4:00
Personnel
- Steel Pulse
- Ronald "Stepper" McQueen - bass
- Steve "Grizzly" Nesbitt - drums
- Selwyn "Bumbo" Brown - Keyboard & vocals
- Phonso Martin - percussion & vocals
- David Hinds - guitar & vocals
- Basil Gabbidon - Lead guitar
- Technical
- Cover Concept - Steel Pulse
- Art Direction - Ron Coro
- Design - Kathy Morphesis
- Photography - Eric Watson
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References
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