True Democracy (album)

True Democracy
Studio album by Steel Pulse
Released	May 1982
Recorded	"Feedback" Studios, Aarhus, Denmark, 1981
Genre	Reggae
Length	41:50
Label	Elektra
Producer	Karl Pitterson
Steel Pulse chronology
Caught You (1980) True Democracy (1982) Earth Crisis (1984)

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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, 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.

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

Bonus tracks for CD

1. "Ravers [12" Version]" - 5:56
2. "Leggo Beast [12" Version]" - 6:40
3. "Your House [Dub Version]" - 3:50
4. "A Who Responsible? [Dub Version]" - 4:00

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

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