New Black Roots LP - Son Of Man (Soulbeat/Nubian Records) out now..

Black Roots - Son Of Man (Soulbeat/Nubian Records LP)

Black Roots were one of my favorite bands back in the mid-80s. The original lps were real classics and they were stunning live, with several members sharing lead vocals. When they played Newcastle in '86 (supported by King Volts) the Riverside Club rocked to the foundations - one of the best nights there ever. So the news that they'd reformed in 2012 came as a welcome surprise. Son of Man is the third studio set since they came back together (7th studio album all told) and leads on nicely from Ghetto Feel (2014). A strong set of conscious reality songs with typically melodic and warm live roots rhythm tracks and a crisp, no-nonsense horn section (Winston Rose, Henry ‘Matic Horns’ Tenyue & Patrick Anthony Tenyue). Their best album in 30 years.
A who you son of man, where is your heart....
Preview tracks from Son of Man below.  

Tracks

01. Son of Man

02. War Zone

03. All Sing the Song Key

04. One Ebony Girl

05. Prevention

06. Guess Who

07. Wake Up

08. Can't Get out of That

09. Trickle Trickle Treat

10. Poor Old Mama

11. One Thing

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ALL SOUNDMAN & VINYL COLLECTORS...

LIMITED EDITION 7'' SINGLE
SON OF MAN / SON OF MAN DUB 
AVAILABLE NOW
Black Roots first 7'' issue in over 25 years. Title track off the LP with  a vital dub version on the flip. 
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(comes with free MP3 download)

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King Volts - Live at the Tumble Inn, Bradford 1987

King Volts - Live at the Tumble Inn 1987. The legendary Newcastle/Bradford reggae band onstage in Bradford. Brisk, dub-heavy live sound. Solid, irie festival vibes.

King Volts formed in 1982 in Fenham, Newcastle and were regulars on the Northeast gig circuit during the mid-80s. Anyone see them at the Riverside? The band moved to Bradford in 1986 where they quickly built up a local following while traveling to play at free festivals. Key members emigrated and, sadly, the band split in 1987. 

Volts reformed for a great reunion gig in 1988 at the 1in12 Club, Bradford, another memorable night.

Respect to Igger, Martin, Cess, Steve, John, Andy, Micky, Diccon, The Rootsman, Larry and everyone. King Volts are still fondly remembered. If any of you come on here, link up, leave a comment.... Paul.

 Taken from the original PA tape. 58 minutes. Shame I lost the old Newcastle Demo tape.

Thanks to Iain for ripping this, bless man...

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