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History, Mystery & Prophesy (1984) · Tastebuds

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History, Mystery & Prophesy 1984

By Lee “Scratch” Perry

dub, electronic, reggae 36 min 8 tracks Mango Records

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History, Mystery & Prophesy is a studio album by the Jamaican record producer and singer Lee "Scratch" Perry, released in April 1984 by Island Records. The album was recorded at a time when Perry had had a long-standing grudge with Island Records, and features his trademark dub reggae sound mixed with synth-pop.

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Tracks

1Mr. Music4:50
2The Ganja Man4:21
3Nice Time5:10
4Tiger Lion2:54
5Funky Joe5:12
6Head of Government4:40
7Daniel3:39
8Bed Jamming5:33

8 tracks, 36 minutes.

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Artist: Lee “Scratch” Perry
Label: Mango Records
Released: 1984
Type: Album
Format: CD
Country: US

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