Steel Pulse 'True Democracy & Earth Crisis' album

Reggae fans have reason to rejoice on June 7 with Rhino/Elektra reissues of Steel Pulse's TRUE DEMOCRACY and EARTH CRISIS. Both of these classic albums have been remastered and supplemented with bonus tracks. The acclaimed 1982 set TRUE DEMOCRACY was Steel Pulse's first studio album for Elektra/Asylum Records, and the first to make an impact in the American marketplace (it made both the Pop and R&B charts here).

In addition to the original album's ten tracks, the new CD features four previously unreleased bonus selections 12" versions of "Ravers" and "Leggo Beast" and dub versions of "Your House" and "A Who Responsible?"

Steel Pulse's 1984 follow-up, EARTH CRISIS, brought Jimmy Haynes in for production, applying further polish to the band's sound. Like its predecessor, it earned the group a gold record. Joining the eight songs on the original album are four bonus tracks drawn from promo-only 12" singles - dub and extended versions of "Steppin' Out" and remix and dub versions of "Roller Skates."

The new reissues of TRUE DEMOCRACY and EARTH CRISIS include liner notes from renowned reggae writer Roger Steffens (who worked these albums on their original release while a staffer at Elektra) as well as complete lyrics. Both will be available at retail outlets and at www.rhino.com for a suggested list price of $11.98.

One of Britain's greatest reggae groups, Steel Pulse arose from Birmingham's Handsworth slum in 1975. Led by singer/guitarist/songwriter David Hinds, Steel Pulse blended roots grooves and Rastafarian politics – a mix that proved popular with a growing punk audience. The group signed with Island Records, issuing their debut album, the landmark Handsworth Revolution, in 1978. In the intervening years the band has released more than a dozen albums, earning several Grammy nominations in the process (and a win for 1986's Babylon The Bandit). Still going strong in their 30th anniversary year, Steel Pulse are currently touring in support of their 2004 album, the Grammy-nominated African Holocaust.

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