Burning Spear
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Burning Spear

Dancehall
Songs
2
Albums
1
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3.5
15 reviews
5★ 3 4★ 6 3★ 5 2★ 1 1★ 0
Sound 3.5
Live performance 3.3
Catalog depth 3.5
Originality 3.9
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Koffee Verified listener
5.0 ·

A true original

Burning Spear doesn't sound like anyone else, which in this scene is harder than it should be. The voice is distinct, the writing has fingerprints all over it, and the production choices show real point of view.
Sound: 5.0 Live performance: 5.0 Catalog depth: 5.0 Originality: 5.0
Amani W. Verified listener
4.0 ·

Underrated

Burning Spear should be on more playlists than they are. The songwriting craft is there, the voice is distinctive, and the production keeps getting better. Word will spread.
Sound: 3.0 Live performance: 4.5 Catalog depth: 5.0 Originality: 5.0
Renée L. Verified listener
3.5 ·

Consistent quality

Burning Spear has been releasing strong material steadily for years. Nothing has blown me away the way some of the early work did, but the floor is high and the work ethic shows. A reliable listen.
Sound: 4.0 Live performance: 3.0 Catalog depth: 3.5 Originality: 4.5
Alborosie
3.0 ·

Brilliant in flashes

Burning Spear has a couple of all-time tracks but the rest of the catalog hasn't matched it. Hoping the next era doubles down on the strengths. The vocal is too good to be applied to weaker material.
Sound: 3.5 Live performance: 3.5 Catalog depth: 3.0 Originality: 3.5
Amara Clarke Verified listener
2.5 ·

Not connecting for me

Have tried multiple Burning Spear releases on recommendations and the writing doesn't land. The production choices feel safe and the lyrics rarely surprise. Glad others enjoy it but it isn't for me.
Sound: 2.5 Live performance: 1.5 Catalog depth: 1.5 Originality: 3.0
admin Admin

Appreciate you sitting with it. Mixed responses are part of the deal when you take risks. Hope the next one connects.

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