{"product_id":"max-romeo-the-upsetters-war-ina-babylon-118896","title":"War Ina Babylon","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginally released in 1976, War Ina Babylon was recorded with backing band the Upsetters and produced by Lee \u0026#34;Scratch\u0026#34; Perry at the Black Ark studio in Kingston, Jamaica.\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003eWidely regarded as Romeo\u0026#039;s finest work, the album is a landmark of roots reggae, combining political commentary, Rastafarian themes, and Perry\u0026#039;s distinctive dub-influenced production style.   Released on Island Records, the album reflects the social and political turmoil of mid-1970s Jamaica, addressing poverty, violence, and oppression. Its lyrics frequently critique \u0026#34;Babylon,\u0026#34; a Rastafarian term for corrupt systems of power, while also offering spiritual resistance and social awareness.\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003eThe record features nine tracks, including some of Romeo\u0026#039;s most enduring songs such as \u0026#34;One Step Forward,\u0026#34; \u0026#34;War Ina Babylon,\u0026#34; and \u0026#34;Chase the Devil,\u0026#34; the latter becoming especially influential through later sampling in popular music. War Ina Babylon is often grouped with other Black Ark productions as part of a celebrated trio of reggae albums from the era, and it remains one of the most acclaimed and influential releases in the genre. Now in limited edition Blue vinyl.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTracklist: \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne Step Forward\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUptown Babies Don\u0026#039;t Cry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChase The Devil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWar Ina Babylon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmile Out A Style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003eSide B\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNorman\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStealing In The Name Of Jah\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTan And See\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmokey Room\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Max Romeo \u0026 The Upsetters","offers":[{"title":"OS","offer_id":55841364246913,"sku":"523920000","price":29.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/8923\/0533\/files\/Max-Romeo-The-Upsetters_War-Ina-Babylon_1LP_s523920_o8194815_a648320_v13936518.2630289f.png?v=1782391547","url":"https:\/\/www.bravado.de\/en\/products\/max-romeo-the-upsetters-war-ina-babylon-118896","provider":"Bravado","version":"1.0","type":"link"}