Dry & Heavy is a studio album by the Jamaican musician Burning Spear, released in 1977 through Island Records.

Production

The album was produced by Winston Rodney, and recorded at Harry J's studio. It was the last album to include the musicians known as the Black Disciples.

Critical reception

Fact deemed the album among Burning Spear's "peak-period greats." The Rolling Stone Album Guide wrote that Dry & Heavy "counterbalances the anger and dread of the early albums by displaying a downright optimistic side." PopMatters called it "an absolutely crucial album for Rodney, as it added a whole new arrow of nuance to his quiver—and it is also a really great-sounding reggae album."

Track listing

All tracks composed by Walter Rodney; except where indicated

Credits

Personnel