Black Roots - The Front Line

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Review by Anthony Rome

The Front Line is the latest album from the legendary British reggae band Black Roots. The album features ten tracks that showcase the band's signature sound, which blends classic roots reggae with contemporary influences.

The album opens with the title track "The Front Line," a powerful and politically charged song that sets the tone for the rest of the album. The lyrics address issues of social inequality and injustice, and the band's tight musicianship and soulful vocal harmonies make for an impactful listening experience.

Other standout tracks on the album include "Take It," with its infectious rhythm and uplifting message of perseverance, and "Pompous Way," a scathing critique of those who abuse their power and privilege.

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
War4:33
Far Over3:22
Chanting For Freedom
Blackheart Man9:29
Struggling3:15
Signs
Chanting for Freedom8:48
The Front Line (Theme From The BBC TV Series)
Confusion3:30
Frontline4:30
Signs & Wonders4:16
Signs & Wonders

Video

Black Roots 1984 The Frontline B2 Blackheart Man
Black Roots - The Front line (84) - 03 - Frontline
Black Roots - The Front line (84) - 06 - Struggling
Black Roots 1984 The Frontline A2 Signs & Wonders
Black Roots 1984 The Frontline A3 Frontline
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Black Roots - Frontline

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Catalog Numbers

  • LP06
  • RESL 148
  • KIC LP06
  • ZCM 555
  • REC 555

Labels

  • KICK
  • BBC Records
  • Kick
  • BBC Cassettes
  • Nubian Records
  • BBC Records, BBC Records And Tapes

Listen online

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  • escuchar en línea
  • ouvir online
  • lytte på nettet
  • online luisteren
  • lyssna på nätet
  • online anhören
  • kuunnella verkossa
  • ascolta in linea

Formats

  • Vinyl
  • 7"
  • LP
  • Cassette
  • Album
  • Dolby
  • CD
  • Test Pressing

Companies

RoleCompany
Distributed ByPRT Records Ltd.
Recorded AtSatril Studios
Phonographic Copyright (p)BBC Enterprises Ltd.
Copyright (c)BBC Enterprises Ltd.
Licensed FromNubian Records
Published ByNubian Music, UK

Credits

RoleCredit
ProducerBlack Roots, Denny Vidal
EngineerDennis Ackerman (tracks: Mushroom Studios), Lee Fenlon (tracks: Satril Studios), Mike Robinson (tracks: CTS Stuidos and BBC Enterprises Studio)
Arranged ByBlack Roots
Bass GuitarDerrick King
Composed ByBlack Roots
CongasKondwani Ngozi
VocalsKondwani Ngozi
DrumsTrevor Seivwright
KeyboardsCarlton Roots
Lead GuitarCordell Francis
Photography ByJulio Etchart
Rhythm GuitarJabulani Ngozi

Notes

  • Printed inside J-card:
  • Made and printed in England
  • Manufactured and distributed by PRT Ltd
  • Recorded at Satril Studios, Mushroom Studios, CTS Studios and BBC Enterprises Studio.

Barcodes

  • Barcode: 8 59712 88634 7
  • Matrix / Runout: REC-555.A. L-15351
  • Matrix / Runout: REC-555.B. L-15352
  • Rights Society: MCPS

About Black Roots

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Hailing from the St Paul's area of Bristol, UK, the original eight-member band were formed in 1979 and quickly gained a large following by touring almost non-stop around the country, playing their brand of 'militant pacifism' roots reggae in the nation's major colleges. Not to be confused with 's studio/backing band, the . Members: Delroy O'Gilvie, Cordell Francis, Errol Brown, Jabulani Ngozi, Trevor Seivwright, Kondwani Ngozi, Derrick King and Carlton 'Roots' Smith.

Members

  • Ray Carless
  • Cordell Francis
  • Jabulani Ngozi
  • Carlton Smith
  • Derrick King
  • Kondwani Ngozi
  • Delroy O'Gilvie
  • Trevor Seivwright
  • Errol Brown
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Summary by Anthony Rome

Throughout the album, Black Roots demonstrate their mastery of the reggae genre, with tight grooves, infectious melodies, and socially conscious lyrics that resonate with listeners. The Front Line is a powerful and timely album that showcases Black Roots as one of the most important voices in contemporary reggae.

Comments

maartenhofste
maartenhofste 2023-04-12
Real music!
andersonmatosribeiro
bien roots !!!!! :)
gcreation32006
gcreation32006 2023-04-12
Brilliant.
aichayoda
aichayoda 2023-04-11
nice keep it up
ganeshlovegawali
ganeshlovegawali 2023-04-11
My frontline locate in "Jah's hollow".
"As pedras do Reggae são a fortaleza".
Ae maluco, esse som aih eh na feição.
millionmakersseo
millionmakersseo 2023-04-11
QUEE CASUALIDADD..
syllaelhadji25
syllaelhadji25 2023-04-11
alguien tiene la letra?????
neelamchaudhry
neelamchaudhry 2023-04-10
i bought this on 12" VINYL quality tune.
newberype
newberype 2023-04-10
Yeah its set in Bristol On the 'Frontline', Grosvenor Rd St Pauls.
killahmullet
killahmullet 2023-04-10
Hey mista! Dem no say "Just a lick of splif" Dem a singing "Just a likkle spliff " ;)
Big up fi upload!
kolongliterasi
kolongliterasi 2023-04-09
Black Roots have reformed and are looking for UK & European dates for more info zac [at] midnightmango [dot] co [dot] uk
kimgrimard
kimgrimard 2023-04-08
Hi! Cool Song! If you like listen to on of the live versions
search for:

Black Roots_03_Mai_1988_live_Klagenfurt-Austria_Kamot_Keller
okveni
okveni 2023-04-07
don't suppose you know where you can watch or download the sitcom, it's just i been trying to find it for ages lol please let me know if you know
shannyb73
shannyb73 2023-04-07
This song is way overlooked. Pure genius.
learndigimktg
learndigimktg 2023-04-07
all Black Roots music available @ nubianrecords.co.uk
beylikduzuelektriktesisat
Easy!
kwrengill
kwrengill 2023-04-05
crazy good. one piece of my favorite reggae album of alllllllltime
frostpca
frostpca 2023-04-05
nice bit of information rite there, respect!
wlinderalla40mg
wlinderalla40mg 2023-04-05
Was dis not in the 80's the soundtrack of a TV series in the U.K. ? ... if my memory is good, there was a series called " the Frontline " and dis was the soundtrack, can somenone confirm ?
gkekara
gkekara 2023-04-05
Feelin´ fine
iolosupport
iolosupport 2023-04-04
TURN IT UP LOUD!!!
ivajiwo
ivajiwo 2023-04-03
sickkkk

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