Positive by Black Uhuru - Uhune

ALBUM

1987's POSITIVE is a transitional album for Black Uhuru. The first album released after Sandra "Puma" Jones left the group due to ill health--she died of cancer in 1990--POSITIVE finds Jones' replacement, a near-soundalike named Olafunke, fitting somewhat awkwardly into the harmonies. However, this is also the album where lead singer Junior Reid finally emerges from the shadow of the man he replaced, the great Michael Rose.

On earlier Black Uhuru albums, Reid had unfortunate tendencies toward mimicry of Rose's angelic tenor, but throughout POSITIVE, Reid features the sassy baritone growl which served him so well throughout his solo career. Tom Tom Club bassist Steve Stanley produces the album, though former producers Sly and Robbie are still the featured musicians. Stanley's slightly more modern and electronic style suits the uniformly strong material very well, especially on Dunbar's earth-shattering "Fire City."

1. Fire City

Primary Artist: Black Uhuru; Main Performer
Performer: Black Uhuru; Performer
Composer: Derek Simpson; Composer

2. Cowboy Train

Primary Artist: Black Uhuru; Main Performer
Performer: Black Uhuru; Performer
Composer: Delroy Reid; Composer

3. My Concept

Primary Artist: Black Uhuru; Main Performer
Performer: Black Uhuru; Performer
Composer: Derek Simpson; Composer

4. Space Within Your Heart

Primary Artist: Black Uhuru; Main Performer
Performer: Black Uhuru; Performer
Composer: Delroy Reid; Composer

5. Positive

Primary Artist: Black Uhuru; Main Performer
Composer: Delroy Reid; Composer
Producer: Black Uhuru; Production

6. Pain

Primary Artist: Black Uhuru; Main Performer
Performer: Black Uhuru; Performer
Composer: Delroy Reid; Composer

7. Dry Weather House

Primary Artist: Black Uhuru; Main Performer
Performer: Black Uhuru; Performer
Composer: Delroy Reid; Composer

8. I Create

Primary Artist: Black Uhuru; Main Performer
Performer: Black Uhuru; Performer
Composer: Leo Simpson; Composer

9. Burning Dub

Primary Artist: Black Uhuru; Main Performer
Performer: Black Uhuru; Performer
Composer: Derrick Simpson; Composer

10. Dub Town

Primary Artist: Black Uhuru; Main Performer
Performer: Black Uhuru; Performer
Composer: Delroy Reid; Composer

11. Conceptual Dub

Primary Artist: Black Uhuru; Main Performer
Performer: Black Uhuru; Performer
Composer: Derrick Simpson; Composer

12. Space Within Your Dub

Primary Artist: Black Uhuru; Main Performer
Performer: Black Uhuru; Performer
Composer: Delroy Reid; Composer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

12 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

49 minutes and 17 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1400x1400 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

2/12 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

Only 1/12 tracks has synced lyrics

Genres

Reggae, World, Dub, Pop-Reggae, Roots Reggae

Label

Trojan Records

Music Distribution Service

Warner

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Feb 9, 1992

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

5414939488177