With the advent of warmer temperatures, what better time to enjoy a reminder of the classic roots tunes that go hand in hand with the hotter weather?
In light of this, it’s good to know that the powers that be have our collective backs with the reissue of Culture’s 1978 lava rock, Africa Stand Alone, produced by Jamie Hatcher and Seymour Cummings of Dragon Productions. Culture’s “if you don’t know, now you know” string of reintroductions to their unshakable catalog follows February’s, 25th anniversary commemoration of Humble African, preceded by last year’s re-release of Good Things, quite possibly their most cherished album outside of the iconic Two Sevens Clash.
Led by the uber-talented troika of Joseph Hill, Albert Walker, and Kenneth Dayes, not much needs to be said about Culture, that hasn’t already been said. Throw on one of their long players and you’re guaranteed to be immersed in top-tier musicianship, poignant songwriting, and some of the best singing the genre has to offer.
Track Listing
Side A
1 Love Shine Brighter
2 This Train
3 Dog Ago Nyam Dog
4 Tell Me Where You Get It
5 More Vacancy
Side B
1 Iron Sharpen Iron
2 Garvey Rock
3 Innocent Blood
4 Behold The Land
