True Democracy (album)

Infobox Album |
Name = True Democracy
Type = Album
Artist = Steel Pulse


Released = May, 1982
Recorded = "Feedback" Studios, Aarhus, Denmark, 1981
Genre = Reggae
Length = 41:50
Label = Elektra
Producer = Karl Pitterson
Reviews =
*Allmusic Rating|4|5 [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:rmf4zfd7ehak]
* Allmusic Rating|4|5 [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:44jeeaw74xd7 (Bonus)] |
Last album = "Caught You"
(1980)
This album = "True Democracy"
(1982)
Next album = "Earth Crisis"
(1984)

"True Democracy" is a roots reggae album released by Steel Pulse in May, 1982. The album was recorded over 25 days in Denmark, with legendary reggae producer Karl Pitterson.

While "True Democracy" does see Steel Pulse return somewhat to their political roots of Handsworth Revolution and Tribute to the Martyrs, however it is also more light-hearted in the vein of Reggae Fever (Caught You).

"True Democracy" peak at #120 on Billboard's Top Pop Albums chart in 1982.

Track listing

All tracks written by David Hinds, except where noted.

#"Chant A Psalm" – 4:30
#"Ravers" – 3:56
#"Find It...Quick!" – 3:26
#"A Who Responsible?" – 3:54
#"Worth His Weight In Gold (Rally Round)" – 4:35
#"Leggo Beast" – 3:44
#"Blues Dance Raid" – 4:53
#"Your House" – 3:42
#"Man No Sober" – 4:29
#"Dub' Marcus Say" (Phonso Martin) – 4:41

Personnel

*Ronald "Stepper" McQueen - Bass
*Steve "Grizzly" Nesbitt - drums
*Selwyn "Bumbo" Brown - Keyboard & vocals
*Phonso Martin - percussion & vocals
*David Hinds - Guitar & vocals
*Basil Gabbidon - Lead guitar
*Cover Concept - Steel Pulse
*Art Direction - Ron Coro
*Design - Kathy Morphesis
*Photography - Eric Watson