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*Sceptre - Essence of Redemption (In a dif'rent styley)*

 Sceptre was formed in 1981 in Birmingham (UK) and played high-quality roots reggae with passionate and mellow vocals as well as daring yet laid back melodies. Neglected by the labels at the time, the band still managed to release this LP but with limited distribution and in small number which made their music unavailable to be fully appreciated. With time, thankfully, the LP has been reissued and has gained a following and has gained the deserved status of a classic of british reggae. 







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