Renaissance

Aswad

Renaissance

RELEASED: January 01, 1988
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Don't Turn Around 3:23 2. Set Them Free 3:57 3. 54-46 Was My Number 4:31 4. Hooked on You 3:59 5. Roots Rocking 3:29 6. Gimme the Dub 3:27 7. Need Your Love 4:15 8. Warrior Charge 2:32 9. Kool Noh 2:24 10. Smokey Blues 2:57 11. Give a Little Love 3:53 12. Bubbling 3:12 13. Chasing for the Breeze 3:56 14. Rainbow Culture 2:50 15. Back to Africa 2:34 16. African Children (live) 2:38 17. Dub Fire 2:00 18. Three Babylon 4:53 19. Its Not Our Wish 2:50 20. Pull Up 4:32
Historical Archive
Renaissance is the fifth studio album by the British reggae band Aswad, released in 1989. The album showcases a blend of reggae with elements of pop and R&B, featuring smooth melodies and socially conscious lyrics. It includes the hit single 'Don't Turn Around,' which became one of their most recognized tracks, contributing to the band's legacy in the reggae genre. Aswad's sound in this album reflects both their roots and their evolution as artists, appealing to a wider audience while maintaining their cultural authenticity.