Two Sevens Clash may not grab you the first time that you hear it but after the second or third time of hearing you are hooked. Listen to the voices of Joseph Hill, Albert Walker and Kenneth Dayes and the harmonies they produce and prepare to fall under the spell of Culture's debut album.
A hugely important reggae release in the summer of '77, Two Sevens Clash crossed the musical divide and became a big influence to many of the punk bands of that era. A marriage of beautiful harmonies, spot on melodies and a strong Rasta message that is one of the finest examples of spiritual reggae marks the album out as one of the great roots reggae albums.
A brilliant Joe Gibbs production, there is a really good boxset of Joe Gibbs African Dub which has a great dub of this.
ReplyDeleteWithout a doubt one of the greatest songs ever recorded by anyone, anywhere, at any time. The Peel Session from 1987 still the definitive version (humble opinion Inc.).
ReplyDeleteThanks Drew, will check that out.
ReplyDeleteTwat Bubble - The Peel version is indeed a far superior version and is one of the finest tracks ever recorded for any Peel session.
Culture's Peel Session from 1987 is indeed magical. Especially "Lion Rock".
ReplyDeleteBest gig I have ever been to was Culture at The Rainbow in Finsbury Park in '79.
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