Best Roots Reggae

Marcus Garvey is a cornerstone of roots reggae, capturing the raw, spiritual intensity of Winston Rodney, known as Burning Spear. The album is a tribute to the Pan-Africanist leader Marcus Garvey and...

Legalize It is the debut solo album from former Wailer Peter Tosh, and it remains one of the most iconic protest records in music history. The title track became an international anthem for the mariju...

Two Sevens Clash is a masterpiece of harmony and roots reggae. Led by the visionary Joseph Hill, the group Culture created an album that was both musically sophisticated and spiritually profound. The...

Heart of the Congos is widely considered one of the greatest roots reggae albums ever recorded. Produced by Lee 'Scratch' Perry, the album features the ethereal, falsetto-heavy harmonies of Cedric Myt...

Blackheart Man is a deeply personal and spiritual album from Bunny Wailer, a founding member of The Wailers. It is a beautifully crafted record that explores themes of Rastafarian faith, social injust...

Two Sides of Spear is a brilliant showcase of Burning Spear's ability to blend deep, rootsy rhythms with powerful, conscious lyrics. The album is a testament to the strength of the roots reggae moveme...

Police & Thieves is a landmark album produced by Lee 'Scratch' Perry, featuring the incredible falsetto of Junior Murvin. The title track became a global hit, famously covered by The Clash, and remain...

Handsworth Revolution is the debut album from the British reggae band Steel Pulse, and it is widely considered one of the best roots reggae albums ever recorded outside of Jamaica. The album is a powe...

This double-album package includes the original 'Marcus Garvey' vocal album and its dub counterpart, 'Garvey's Ghost.' It is the ultimate Burning Spear experience, offering both the powerful, consciou...

Natty Dread is the first album released under the name 'Bob Marley and the Wailers' after the departure of Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer. It is a pivotal record that introduced the world to the new soun...

Catch a Fire is the major-label debut of The Wailers, and it is the album that introduced reggae to the world. Produced with a rock-oriented polish for international audiences, it remains a classic of...