Handsworth Revolution

one of rough trade's island 50th anniversary selection - 50 crucial titles, specially selected by us to highlight the unique contribution this seminal label has made to british music since 1959. quite simply a milestone in reggae music, this album established british reggae's tempo, tone, originality and authenticity. marvelously rich, textured and emotional, the album and the band ironically found a place in the hearts and record collections of many young british punk rockers drawn to steel pulse' upstart nature. worth buying if only for the beautiful musical mosaic of 'prediction' with its haunting flamenco guitar.