More accessible than many other roots outfits, the Diamonds boasted soulful, gorgeously pure harmonies and tight, catchy songwriting, much of it from within the group itself. They were devout Rastafarians, but balanced their spiritual and political messages with sweet romantic material, which gave them a more universal appeal than militant groups like Culture or Black Uhuru. Regardless of whether they were singing love songs or protest anthems, the Mighty Diamonds brought a startling emotional commitment to their best material, and their debut album, Right Time, still stands as one of roots reggae's all-time classics. (AllMusic) Outstanding. File under: Roots Reggae Masters
Discography: Studio albums 1976-86 1988-Present
Collaborations and split albums; Live albums Compilations 1981-97 1998-Present
In the music library: Virgin Front Line: Sounds of Reality: Right Time; Africa; Have Mercy; Shame and Pride; Planet Called Earth (Extended Version); 4000 Years; Bodyguard (Extended); In This Time; I Need a Roof / Roof Top Dub
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