Description
40th anniversary reissue to tie in with the bands 40 Years of The Crack tour 2019
The bands debut album, released in 1979, The Crack contains the UK hit singles: Babylons Burning and Something That I Said
Very much fitting the eras protest atmosphere the white-reggae of Jah War, which was written in the aftermath of the Southall unrest and the over-use of force by the Metropolitan Polices Special Patrol Group in the 70s, was also released as a single. Hard-hitting song S.U.S also deals with similar issues a withering comment on the notorious stop and search laws. The album is both anthemic, with simmering roots reggae and dub, but seared by classic rock guitar leads, totally redefining the genre and combining to create an ominous atmosphere of paranoia and dread reflective of the times in which it was made.
Re-mastered by Tim Turan at Turan Audio.
Cut to vinyl at Abbey Road Studios.
Includes download card.
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