Jérusalem
Released: 1986

Jérusalem

by Alpha Blondy, The Wailers Band

The 2799th greatest album of all time

Jérusalem is a 1986 album credited to Ivorian reggae singer Alpha Blondy and The Wailers Band that blends Blondy’s multilingual, socially conscious vocals with a roots reggae foundation and African rhythmic influences. The sound pairs the Wailers’ warm grooves, organ and horn textures with Blondy’s melodic phrasing, creating music that emphasizes spiritual and political themes while mixing Jamaican and West African reggae sensibilities.

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