Tribute to the Martyrs

Tribute to the Martyrs is the second studio album by the English reggae band Steel Pulse, released in July 1979. The album peaked at No. 36 on the Swedish Pop Album charts and No. 42 on the UK Pop Album charts.

Songs

"Biko's Kindred Lament" is a tribute to the South African anti-apartheid activist Steve Biko. "Jah Pickney – R.A.R." is about Rock Against Racism.

Track listing

All songs written by David Hinds, except where noted.

1. "Unseen Guest" 5:40
2. "Sound System" 3:15
3. "Jah Pickney – R.A.R." 4:10
4. "Tribute to the Martyrs" 6:40
5. "Babylon Makes the Rules" (Selwyn Brown) 4:20
6. "Uncle George" 4:40
7. "Biko's Kindred Lament" 5:00
8. "Blasphemy (Selah)" 7:00

Personnel

with:

• Godfrey Maduro - saxophone
• Dick "Dickage" Cuthell - flugelhorn, cornet
• Rico - trombone
• Satch Dixon

• Godwin Logie - engineer
• Pete King - executive producer, management
• Jene Hawkins - cover illustration

References