BLACK UHURU
Mystical Truth
(Mesa)

This originally ran in the St. Louis Post Dispatch in 1992.

Black Uhuru, since its inception in the early 70's, has been one of reggae music's most popular groups. Although this vocal trio has gone through numerous changes, the original members (Duckie Simpson, Don Carlos and Garth Dennis) reunited in 1988 and have recently released their latest effort, "Mystical Truth."

The 12 tracks here provide over 50 minutes of smooth reggae, with 10 originals and two covers (a funked up version of War's "Slippin' Into Darkness" and a mellow rendition of Peter Gabriel's "Mercy Street"). The sound has a 90's feel - crisp and clean - with the majority of songs being well written and thought provoking.

With reggae's current popularity, look for some of these songs to soon be on the airwaves. Standout tracks include "Questions," "Bassline," "Give My Love," "Dreadlock Pall Bearers," "Pay Day" and "One Love." The latter (featuring DJ Louie Rankin) is an R&B influenced track that deals with the current crisis in Somalia. It will also be the group's next single and video.

"Mystical Truth" is a strong effort from this grammy award winning group. Catchy songs, interesting liner notes (by reggae scholar Roger Steffens) and the inclusion of the lyrics show why Black Uhuru is still a force to be reckoned with in reggae music.






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