Human Rights

by H.R.

Overview

Those who want nothing more than Rasta-metal screech coming from the throat of Bad Brains should pass on this solo disc. Those who skanked to the reggaefied groove of H.R.'s (aka Joseph 1, Paul Hudson) so-so earlier discs on Olive Tree should like this tons...Rather than go for a standard roots/dancehall style, the accent is on a harder, Parliament-style proto-gogo with touches of soul and jazz. Granted, it lacks the insane intensity of The Brains' work, but it succeeds on subtler levels. Lyrically, there are no surprises -- plenty of peace and love vibes and rote Jah worship, but the band (Brains' Earl Hudson, drums; Kenny Dread, bass; David Byers, guitar; and Oscar Brown, Jr., keys) is tight without being tightassed, and give more than adequate support to H.R.'s croon-to-whine vocals... ~ John Dougan, Option s2_88

Product Details

Release Date:	10/17/1990
Label:	Sst
UPC:	0018861011714

Tracks

1. My Mama
2. Human Rights
3. I Love King Jah
4. Now You Say
5. Luv Ain't Crazy
6. No Return
7. Don't Break
8. Life After Death
9. Conquering Judah
10. Jah Like That
11. Viva Azania
12. Acting So Bad

Album Credits

Performance Credits

H.R.   Primary Artist
Human Rights   Primary Artist
Oscar Brown, Jr.   Guest Artist
Earl Hudson   Guest Artist,Drums
Kenny Dread   Bass
David Byers   Gits
Al Walker   Vocals

Technical Credits

Kenny Dread   Coordination,Arranger
David Byers   Remixing,Arranger
H.R.   Composer
Ray Davies   Composer
Jim Ebert   Engineer
Human Rights   Performer
Earl Hudson   Arranger
Paul Hudson   Composer