Wolf & Leopards

Dennis Brown’s soulful voice occupies a bittersweet place between pure heartache and rising joy—and that’s part of his magic. This stirring collection of roots reggae singles finds Brown becoming a true Rastafarian, tackling cultural, religious, and political themes with lots of singsong beauty and heart. The title tune takes ersatz Rastafarians to task, while “Whip Them Jah Jah” soars in praise of the higher prophet. The glorious lovers rock of “Boasting” and the sun-splashed, pro-love stance of Brown’s signature tune, “Here I Come,” make this album absolute reggae gold.