The Best Reggae Music of 1986

Check out our list of the best reggae songs of 1986. From Bob Marley to Gregory Isaacs, these are the tracks that defined the genre that year.

Best Reggae Albums of 1986

Reggae music had a great year in 1986 with many new artists making a name for themselves. The genre continued to grow in popularity and mainstream success. This list looks at the best reggae albums of 1986.

Black Uhuru- Anthem

Formed in 1972, Black Uhuru was one of the first reggae groups to gain international success. The group’s lineup has changed several times over the years, with Derrick “Duckie” Simpson being the only constant member. The group gained prominence in the early 1980s with their album Red, which won the first-ever Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album in 1985. Their follow-up album, Anthem, was released in 1986 and is considered by many to be their best work. Anthem features the singles “The Great Train Robbery” and “Sponji Reggae”, both of which were massive hits in Jamaica. The album also won Black Uhuru a second Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album.

Bunny Wailer- Solomonic Singles 1: Tread Along 1969-1976

This is a greatest hits album by reggae artist Bunny Wailer, released in 1986. The album features tracks from Wailer’s solo years when he was working with the Solomonic label.

The album includes some of Wailer’s best known tracks, such as “Dreamland”, “Rastaman”, and “Jah Jah”. It is considered an essential album for fans of Bunny Wailer and reggae music in general.

Burning Spear- Hail Him

Burning Spear’s 1986 album, Hail Him, is one of the best reggae albums of all time. The album features some of Burning Spear’s most popular songs, including ” Marcus Garvey ,” ” Africa ,” and ” Hail Him.”

Best Reggae Songs of 1986

Black Uhuru- “The Struggle”

Check out Black Uhuru’s “The Struggle”, one of the best reggae songs of 1986.

Bunny Wailer- “Solomon”

Bunny Wailer’s “Solomon” was one of the best reggae songs of 1986. The song was released as a single from Wailer’s fifth solo album, Solomonic Singles 1: Tread Along.

The song is a cover of a traditional Ethiopian folk song, and it features Wailer’s trademark soulful vocals and conscious lyrics. The production is minimal, with a sparser arrangement than many of Wailer’s other tracks. This allows Wailer’s voice and lyrics to shine through, and makes for a powerful and moving listening experience.

“Solomon” is a classic example of Bunny Wailer’s artistry, and it remains one of his most beloved tracks. It is an essential part of any collection of the best reggae songs of 1986.

Burning Spear- “Hail Him”

“Hail Him” is a reggae song recorded by Burning Spear. It was released in 1986 as a single and was later included on the album Farover. The song peaked at number 51 on the UK Singles Chart.