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    Dr. Alimantado Born For A Purpose (aka Sons Of Thunder) 1981

    Greensleeves
      • 1. Born For A Purpose
      • 2. Chant To Jah
      • 3. Return Of Muhammed Ali
      • 4. Sons Of Thunder
      • 5. Dreadlocks Dread
      • 6. Call On Jah
      • 7. Careless Ethiopians Repent
      • 8. Oil Of Crisis
      • 9. Sititng In The Park
      • 10. Marriage License
      • 11. Still Alive

      Classic album originally released on Greensleeves in 1981, this is roots reggae at its finest. Vinyl version is on keyman records. check "born for a purpose" "oil crisis" "return of muhammed ali"

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