Marcus' Children

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Marcus' Children aka Social Living
Studio album by
Burning Spear
Released1978
Recorded1978
GenreReggae
Length37:05
LabelIsland (ILPS 9556)
ProducerKarl Pitterson, Winston Rodney
Burning Spear chronology
Live
(1977) 		Marcus' Children aka Social Living
(1978) 		Living Dub Vol 1
(1979)
Alternative cover
Blood and Fire release

Marcus' Children is a studio album by the Jamaican musician Burning Spear, originally released in 1978 as Social Living.[1][2] It was produced by Karl Pitterson and Burning Spear.[3]

"Marcus Say Jah No Dead" was covered by Sinéad O'Connor on her 2005 album Throw Down Your Arms.

Critical reception[edit]

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[4]
Robert ChristgauA−[5]
The Encyclopedia of Popular Music[6]

Robert Christgau wrote: "In its sinuous vocalizations and giving groove, its single and unison horns, the music is all charity and cooperation—it's why Winston Rodney is preaching 'Social living is the best.'"[5]

Track listing[edit]

Marcus' Children AKA Social Living[edit]

  1. "Marcus Children Suffer" - 4:39
  2. "Social Living"- 2:49
  3. "Nyah Keith" - 4:03
  4. "Institution" - 3:29
  5. "Marcus Senior" - 5:09
  6. "Civilized Reggae" - 7:11
  7. "Mister Garvey" - 4:52
  8. "Come"- 3:53
  9. "Marcus Say Jah No Dead" - 3:57

Social Living (2003 Island Remaster)[edit]

  1. "Marcus Children Suffer"
  2. "Social Living"
  3. "Nayah Keith"
  4. "Institution"
  5. "Marcus Senior"
  6. "Civilized Reggae"
  7. "Mister Garvey"
  8. "Come"
  9. "Marcus Say Jah No Dead"

Bonus Tracks[edit]

  1. "Social Living [Extended Mix]"
  2. "Civilized Reggae [Extended Mix]"

Credits[edit]

Musicians[edit]

Blood and Fire release notes[edit]

  • Remastered by Kevin Metcalfe at the Town House, London
  • Designed and built by Mat at intro, London
  • Photograph of Cover by Phil Hale
  • Photograph of the Black Disciple Band by Kim Gottlieb
  • Photograph of Burning Spear by Adrian Boot
  • The copyright to recording is owned by Island Records Inc. and is licensed to Blood and Fire Ltd.

References[edit]

  1. ^ Moskowitz, David V. (2005). Caribbean Popular Music: An Encyclopedia of Reggae, Mento, Ska, Rock Steady, and Dancehall. ABC-CLIO. p. 46.
  2. ^ Snowden, Don (11 Sep 1989). "Burning Spear Aims to Stay True to Roots Reggae". Calendar. Los Angeles Times. p. 10.
  3. ^ Thompson, Dave (2002). Reggae & Caribbean Music. Backbeat Books. p. 52.
  4. ^ "Social Living Review by Rick Anderson". AllMusic. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
  5. ^ a b "Burning Spear". Robert Christgau. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
  6. ^ Larkin, Colin (2011). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Omnibus Press.
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