Steel Pulse - Shining

Following on the heels of Handsworth Revolution and Tribute to the Martyrs, two of the sternest and most politically direct reggae albums to come out of late-'70s England, Caught You (released as Reggae Fever in the U.S.) was received a bit more coolly by the reggae establishment. While there were still heavy messages to be found in songs like "Harassment" and "Nyahbinghi Voyage," the band's jazzbo tendencies were front and center, particularly on the album's opening track, the swinging "Drug Squad." And where previous albums had focused overwhelmingly on issues like ghetto uprising, martyred heroes, and the violent destruction of Babylon, Caught You leaned more in the direction of self-celebratory meta-reggae ("Reggae Fever") and romantic love ("Rumors," "Caught You Dancing"). Listen to this one back to back with Handsworth Revolution and you'd hardly guess it was the same band. But it's certainly not a worse one; where Handsworth was dry and heavy, Caught You is tuneful and, well, fun. So maybe it's not a reggae album for the ages. But it sure will go over well at parties.

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[girlmeetsreggae]

"Get up get out

Try and find out

What life what life what life

Has in store for you"

best band best song best message best vibe ever -

love you guys and love all my fellow pulsers out there :)

[remo991957]

sweet photos

Love it.



[karur]

I have never known this time. But I'm missing it even though, you know what I mean ?

Steel Pulse the best forever ! Love for everyone !

[uitnodeging]

yes man listen good to this super music bless this reggae band, steel pulse for ever

[Ericahamptonarts]

love,love, love it,bless

[slatan420]

@frrigno Thanks buddie.

[asyouweresir]

YEAH,THATS WHAT BOB MARLEY AND ME HAVE GOT IN COMMON,THEY BOTH KNEW THEIR FAVOURITE BAND OF ALL TIMES IS STEEL PULSEI.IM 41 FROM COUNTY LUTON,YA SEE ME,LUV UP

[Dudikowski]

Thanks for sharing. I love this album even though they took a new path here. Just fantastic music anyways. The track "Higher than High" my favorite.

watch?v=rwbk22K7dxA

[pranavananda]

Nice collection of pics man...