African Head Charge - Songs Of Praise
Genre:
Electronic, Folk, World, & Country, Reggae
Style:
Reggae, Dub
Year:
1990
Tracklist
| Free Chant | 3:30 | |
| Orderliness, Godliness, Discipline & Dignity | 3:16 | |
| Hymn | 5:30 | |
| Dervish Chant | 7:50 | |
| Hold Some More | 6:18 | |
| Healing Father | 4:46 | |
| Healing Ceremony | 3:48 | |
| Cattle Herders Chant | 4:15 | |
| Ethiopian Praises | 1:28 | |
| My God | 4:11 | |
| Gospel Train | 3:02 | |
| Chant For The Spirits | 4:08 | |
| God Is Great | 4:16 | |
| Deer Spirit Song | 2:22 |
Versions
| Title, Format | Label | Cat# | Country | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Songs Of Praise (CD, Album) | On-U Sound | ON-U CD 12 | UK | 1990 | |
| Songs Of Praise (LP) | On-U Sound | ON-U LP 50 | UK | 1990 | |
| Songs Of Praise (CD, Album, RE) | On-U Sound | ONUCD 9013 | UK | 2009 | |
| Songs Of Praise (CD, Album) | On-U Sound | ON-U 0050 CD | Germany |
'Songs Of Praise' was a massive underground hit in the UK and deservedly so. Sherwood's production is top notch, subtle throughout and in-yer-face only when absolutely required.
Constructed of sampled African rhythms, SOP in many ways represents the seminal coming of age of ambient/dub/tribal music. The samples are treated and used respectfully resulting in tracks are spiritually uplifting but with a grounded dub feel. Tracks vary greatly from more orthodox reggae/gospel (Gospel Train) to truly tribal trance (Dervish Chant) to spiritual that will make you grin like the Joker on E (Hymn).
An unsurpassed album that is a landmark for the genres that it helped define.