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1.1 House of Exile1.2 Crazy World1.3 Group Areas Act1.4 Reap What You Sow1.5 It's Not Easy1.6 Running, Falling1.7 Hold on1.8 Up with Hope (Down with Dope)1.9 Can't Blame You1.10 Mickey Mouse Freedom |
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| Description: | Vinyl LP pressing. Reggae's popularity in Africa produced a new generation of African reggae stars such as Alpha Bondy and Lucky Dube. The latter became South Africa's first homegrown reggae star with his soulful, melodic yet message-oriented recordings. Vocally he evoked the style of his hero Peter Tosh. Yet Lucky's voice ranged beyond this similarity with a power and phrasing all his own. It's no surprise then that he became the most important new artist from South Africa in many years. South Africa's foremost reggae star continued to grow with 1992's House of Exile. His voice, powerful as always, presented more facets than the trademark Peter Tosh-style baritone that first attracted attention. Most impressive was his songwriting, which had become more sharply political. He addressed the struggle in South Africa as well as themes of personal liberation. With so much Jamaican reggae trending in a dance hall direction, it's heartening to hear and see the classic internationalist message of Marley, Tosh and Wailer carried on in Africa by Lucky."House Of Exile" is a powerful LP by South African reggae legend Lucky Dube, presenting conscious, socially engaged roots reggae with a warm, organic band sound. Across the album, Dube blends driving rhythms, melodic bass lines and soulful horns with his unmistakable, expressive voice. The songs revolve around themes such as exile, freedom, identity and human dignity, making the record not only musically compelling but also lyrically profound. Audiophile listeners will appreciate the dynamic mix and the balanced production that gives each instrument room to breathe while keeping the emotional core of the songs front and center. As an LP, "House Of Exile" invites you to listen from start to finish, creating a cohesive journey rather than just a collection of singles. Reggae enthusiasts, collectors of classic African music and fans of politically conscious lyrics will all find this album a meaningful and enduring addition to their shelves.
The manufacturer SHA stands for solid, reliable pressings and a clear focus on sound quality and durability. Their releases are known for robust vinyl, good channel separation and clean reproduction, allowing albums like "House Of Exile" to unfold their full impact. With careful mastering and quality-oriented production, SHA aims to preserve the authenticity and warmth of the original recordings, making this LP especially attractive for collectors and analog fans.
Lucky Dube was one of Africa's most influential reggae artists and a key figure in bringing African perspectives into the global reggae scene. Starting his career in the 1980s, he developed a style that combined classic Jamaican roots reggae with South African musical influences and socially critical lyrics. Over the course of his career, he released numerous acclaimed albums, toured internationally and built a loyal, worldwide fan base. His records reached chart success in various countries, and he became known as a voice against injustice, racism and oppression. "House Of Exile" is representative of the creative and lyrical strength that made Lucky Dube an icon of African reggae and a lasting influence on later generations of artists. |
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| No. of tracks: |
10 |
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| Manufacturer No.: |
SHANLP43094 |
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