1. A roots regg… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two artists that have used this name:
1. A roots reggae band from Jamaica
2. A straight edge metalcore band from Florida, US
1. Culture was a Jamaican roots reggae group founded in 1976. Originally they were known as the African Disciples.
The members of the trio were Joseph Hill (lead vocals), Albert Walker (backing vocals) and Kenneth Dayes (backing vocals).
Shortly after Culture came together, they began working with the "Mighty Two" – producer Joe Gibbs and engineer Errol Thompson. While at Gibbs’ studio, they recorded a series of powerful singles, many of which ended up on their debut album ‘Two Sevens Clash’. After their success with Gibbs, the group went on to make a string of albums for producer Sonia Pottinger. Culture began working with some of the premier musicians of the day including Robbie Shakespeare, Sly Dunbar, Ansel Collins, Cedric Brooks and the ever-present percussionist Sticky. Virgin Records picked up the albums, and that added distribution enabled Culture to gain an even larger following outside of Jamaica.
Critically considered one of the most authentic traditional reggae acts, at the time of the first Rolling Stone Record Guide publication, they were the only band of any genre whose every recording received a five-star review (of bands with more than one recording in the guide).
In 1982 the three singers went their own ways. Hill carried on using the Culture name, and recorded the Lion Rock album, which was released in the United States by Heartbeat Records. For their part, Walker and Dayes recorded a handful of songs on their own – a few of which turned up on an album titled Roots & Culture. In 1986 the original line-up reformed to record two highly regarded albums – Culture in Culture and Culture at Work. These releases marked the beginning of a very busy period for the group, including annual albums and countless tours. The U.S. label Shanachie released a steady stream of new and old Culture albums up to Wings Of A Dove in 1992.
Joseph Hill, who came to symbolize the face of Culture, died in Germany on 19 August 2006 while the group was on tour. His son, Kenyatta Hill, now is the lead singer.
2) Classic mid/late 90s hardcore from Florida, celebrated for, among a handful of others, helping to cultivate the burgeoning metallic hardcore sound that became synonymous with the era.
CULTURE was known for aggressive social/political/ecological commentary, cautionary tales of reckless consumerism and industrial sprawl, and advocacy of the straightedge lifestyle.
Former members went on to Morning Again, Terror, As Friends Rust, Shai Hulud, Throwdown, Blood Has Been Shed and (most recently) ON BODIES.
In 2012, CULTURE played its first show since disbanding in 1998 (The Reel & Restless Fest in Miami, Florida). This fall, in August of 2013, the band will revisit Europe for Belgium's famed Ieper Hardcore Festival, and will then play three dates in Japan, including Tokyo's Bloodaxe Fest.
Members included:
Rich Thurston (Guitar: 1993-1997, Bass: 1993, Vocals: 1993, Drums: 1996)
Josh Williams (Drums: 1993-1997)
Stan Obal (Bass: 1993)
Mark Mitchell (Vocals: 1993, Vocals: 1996)
Pete Carreno (Bass: 1994)
John Wylie (Guitar: 1994-1995)
Damien Moyal (Vocals: 1994-1995, Vocals: 1997-1998)
Gordon Tarpley (Bass: 1995-1997, Guitar: 1998)
Louie Long (Vocals: 1995)
Anthony Conte (Vocals: 1995)
Steve Looker (Guitar: 1996-1997)
Jason Dooley (Drums: 1997)
Timothy Kirkpatrick (Drums: 1997-1998)
Joe Simmons (Guitar:1997-1998)
Floyd Beckham (Bass: 1998)
Kenneth Brian (Guitar: 1998)
No War
Culture Lyrics
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No war
I am discussing that and I am putting it to you
As I turn my eyes
To the East
To the West
As I turn my eyes
To the North
Oh Jah
As I turn my eyes
To the South
Pure misery
Only misery
Just misery
On Jah land
Jah land
Down there in China
Pure war
Down in Grenada
Pure war
Down inna Lebanon
Pure war
Down in Tanzania
Pure war
Pure misery
Pure misery
Just only misery
On Jah land
Jah land
We should live as one
No war
It's Jah righteous land
No war
I and I and I are sisters and brothers
No war
Pure misery
Pure misery
Pure misery
On Jah land
Jah land
(...)
Down in Grenada
Pure war
Lord
In Tanzania
Pure war
Down on Farckland
Pure war
Even there in America
Pure war
Only misery
Frustration and misery
Pure misery, I say
On Jah land
Jah land
Everything is enough for all of us
No war
Everything is atticoint, they say
No war
We all can open out and our belly full
No war
We should diner in life together
No war
We are sisters and brothers
No war
The homeless can suck most milk
No war
We should get together and read our bible
No war
And discuss with each other
No war
The song "No War" by Culture is a reflective piece, about the need for peace and equality in the world, and how these values are often threatened or even lost due to war and violence. The lyrics urge for an end to war and for people to come together, united, regardless of their background, ethnicity, or nationality. The singer emphasizes that eyes should be turned in different directions across the globe, from the East, West, North, and South, to recognize the widespread suffering and destruction from war.
The repetitiveness of "pure misery" throughout the song emphasizes the gravity of the situation, how war brings only pain and destruction. The use of the word "jah" highlights the idea of a higher power, and how it is important for individuals to work towards peace and justice, as these are God-given values that we should aspire to follow.
Line by Line Meaning
Peace and equal rights and justice
Advocating for peace, equal rights and justice
No war
Rejecting war
I am discussing that and I am putting it to you
Presenting my argument to the audience
As I turn my eyes
To the East
To the West
To the North
Oh Jah
To the South
Looking at the world in every direction and invoking God
Pure misery
Only misery
Just misery
Emphasizing the prevalence of misery in the world
On Jah land
Jah land
Referring to the Earth as God's land
Down there in China
Pure war
Identifying a country in a state of war
Down in Grenada
Pure war
Identifying a country in a state of war
Down inna Lebanon
Pure war
Identifying a country in a state of war
Down in Tanzania
Pure war
Identifying a country in a state of war
We should live as one
No war
Advocating for unity and rejecting war
It's Jah righteous land
No war
Claiming that the Earth belongs to God and rejecting war
I and I and I are sisters and brothers
No war
Stressing the brotherhood of humanity and rejecting war
Pure misery
Pure misery
Pure misery
Repeating the theme of misery in the world
Everything is enough for all of us
No war
Asserting that resources are abundant and rejecting war
Everything is atticoint, they say
No war
Claiming that there is enough to go around and rejecting war
We all can open out and our belly full
No war
Asserting that we can all have plenty without war
We should diner in life together
No war
Advocating for communal living and rejecting war
The homeless can suck most milk
No war
Empathizing with the plight of the homeless and rejecting war
We should get together and read our bible
No war
Calling for spiritual unity and rejecting war
And discuss with each other
No war
Advocating for open dialogue and rejecting war
Writer(s): Joseph Constantine Hill
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