It's About Luv
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It's About Luv is the first solo album by Bad Brains lead singer H.R. (the band is also known as Human Rights). It was first released as an LP by Olive Tree Records (H.R.'s own label) in 1985[1] and reissued in 1986 by SST Records (#SST 179).
Overview
This album consists of reggae, hardcore punk and jazz-funk songs. It was released after the first break up of the Bad Brains following a European Tour.
The cover art of It's About Luv shows the lion of Judah, the star of David, and pot leaves, that express H.R. Rastafari beliefs.[2]
Track listing
- Roots
- It'll Be Alright
- We're Gonna Get You / Heaven Forbid
- Let's Have A Revolution
- Who Loves You Girl?
- It's About Luv
- Happy Birthday My Son
- Free Our Mind [3]
Personnel
- Vocals - H.R.
- Guitar - David Jordan
- Drums - Earl Hudson
- Producer - David Byers
Album release
- It's About Luv, LP, Olive Tree Records, #101, 1985.
- It's About Luv, LP, SST Records, #SST 179, 1987.
- It's About Luv, CD Mini, SST Records, #SST CD 179, 1987.
References
- ^ Liz Worth, "On A Mission... Bad Brains Stops and Starts", in Exclaim, June 25, 2007.
- ^ "It's About Luv", AllMusic Review by Ned Raggett, retrieved 25-09-2016
- ^ "HR It's About Luv" on discogs.com, retrieved 25-09-2016.