Misty In Roots (MIR) - one of the finest British reggae bands ever. While not as famous or prolific as their British brothers, Steel Pulse or Aswad, MIR's music is just as vital as those bands. In the UK, MIR was a significant participant in the Rock Against Racism Movement in the late 70s. During that key time in the UK, MIR often shared concert stages and audiences with bands such as Tom Robinson, 999, Elvis Costello, and Sham 69. If you do not know, those bands and musicians are not reggae bands!
This compilation mostly features MIR's 1980's output. So while some of their critical hits from the 1970s is missing, the music here is still fantastic and really captures some of the hypnotic roots reggae music that MIR is best known for...and those horn charts....if you like horns, MIR is your band! For a taste of Misty in Roots check out Wise and Foolish
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