Burning Spear
"The music pulses with deep bass lines, steady rhythms, and a spacious arrangement that allows each note to resonate fully within the listener’s experience."
Quick Start
A good place to start with Burning Spear is…
Marcus Garvey
1975
Career Arc
Burning Spear's discography from 1973 to 2008
Full discography
Burning Spear's albums in order, from earliest releases to latest.
Albums ()
Jah Is Real
2008
The Burning Spear Experience
2008
Living Dub Vol. 5
2006
Live at Langerado Music Festival
2006
Our Music
2005
Live in South Africa 2000
2004
Living Dub Vol. 6
2004
Creation Rebel
2004
Sounds from the Burning Spear
2004
Live in Vermont
2004
Free Man
2003
Jah No Dead
2003
Live at Montreaux Jazz Festival 2001
2002
Rare and Unreleased
2001
Best of the Fittest
2001
Spear Burning
2001
Ultimate Collection
2001
Calling Rastafari
1999
Living Dub Vol. 4
1999
(A)live in Concert 97
1998
Appointment with His Majesty
1997
Chant Down Babylon: The Island Anthology
1996
Living Dub Vol. 3
1996
Rasta Business
1995
Love & Peace: Burning Spear Live!
1994
Live 1993: Love & Peace
1994
The World Should Know
1993
The Original
1992
Jah Kingdom
1991
Mek We Dweet
1990
Live in Paris Zenith '88
1989
Mistress Music
1988
The Fittest Selection
1987
People of the World
1986
Resistance
1985
The Fittest of the Fittest
1983
Farover
1982
Hail H.I.M.
1980
Living Dub Vol. 2
1980
Living Dub Vol. 1
1979
Harder Than the Best
1979
Marcus' Children
1978
Social Living
1978
Dry & Heavy
1977
Live
1977
Man in the Hills
1976
Garvey's Ghost
1976
Marcus Garvey
1975
Studio One Presents Burning Spear
1973
Rocking Time
1973
Best of Burning Spear
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Timeline
How their sound evolved over time
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Burning Spear sound like?
The music pulses with deep bass lines, steady rhythms, and a spacious arrangement that allows each note to resonate fully within the listener’s experience. Rooted in dub music and roots reggae. Start with Marcus Garvey.
What is the best Burning Spear album to start with?
The best album to start with is "Marcus Garvey" (1975). It's the most representative of what makes Burning Spear worth hearing.
Who is Burning Spear for?
If you're into dub music and roots reggae, Burning Spear is worth your time. The music pulses with deep bass lines, steady rhythms, and a spacious arrangement that allows each note to resonate fully within the listener’s experience.
How many albums does Burning Spear have?
Burning Spear has 52 releases in their discography, including 52 albums.
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