Hail H.I.M. - Burning Spear

Burning Spear (real name Winston Rodney) is one of the most under-rated reggae performers of the 20th century, in my humble opinion. His brand of deep, soulful, message-laden reggae combined with his unique voice puts him, in my mind, on a par with Bob Marley. Not only that, but Mr Spear has managed to severely outlive Mr Marley by at least 3 decades. His music dates back at least as far as Bob Marley's, yet he is still making albums and touring to this very day. Hail H.I.M. (His Imperial Majesty, referring to Jah, the Rastafarian word for God) is undoubtedly one of his most important works. It was recorded in the early 1980s with a rather famous band called the ...  Read the complete review