Train to Zion (Blood & Fire, 1997)

*GUEST REVIEW*
Train to Zion is another Steve Barrow compilation  from  the Manchester, England-based Blood & Fire label.  The subject of this compilation is Huford Brown's alias, U Brown.  He is a JA-based DJ/toaster whose first records were released in 1975.  U Brown owes U Roy a great debt, both from being an unofficial student of the master's techniques and vocal style.  Bunny  Lee did the majority of the production on this album, and the tracks were voiced and mixed at King Tubby's studio between 1975 and 1978.  This album has a nice echo-filled, rootsy feel and would be a welcome addition to any toasting or roots collection.  Standout tracks are "News to the Nation" and "Train to Zion," which has a very anthemic feel to it and includes Linval Thompson nattering about a Black Star Liner.  The album is worth a purchase for this track alone.

- ragudave
  
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Track Listing
1.Watch This People
2. The Big Licking Stick
3. Natty Hold the Handle
4. Let Love Shine Along the Way
5. Watch What Is Going On
6. New to the Nation
7. Stop Them Jah
8. Live As One
9. Too Much
10. Satta Dread Style
11. Jah Give Me Strength
12. Train to Zion Discomix with Linval Thompson
13. Bits of Paper Discomix
14. Nuh Kill fi Dunza Extended
15. Hard Times Extended
Train to Zion
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