History, Mystery & Prophesy is a studio album by the Jamaican record producer and singer Lee "Scratch" Perry, released in April 1984 by Island Records.Billboard.com - Discography - Lee "Scratch" Perry - History, Mystery and Prophesy The album was recorded at a time when Perry had had a long-standing grudge with Island Records, and features his trademark dub reggae sound mixed with synth-pop.
Critical reception
In a retrospective review for AllMusic, critic John Dougan wrote of the album, "Perry's weakest Island/Mango release. All the rough edges are gone, and Perry's berserk charm is in short supply." Adding that "Still, because it's Perry, there are tracks to recommend ("Heads of Government" being the most notable), but there are plenty better Perry records to be had."
Track listing
Personnel Credits are adapted from the History, Mystery & Prophesy liner notes.
Musicians Lee "Scratch" Perry – lead vocals Harold Barney – backing vocals Pat Carey – backing vocals Abigail Charlon – backing vocals
Technical Lee "Scratch" Perry – producer; engineer Errol Thompson – engineer; mixing The Upsetters – engineer Andy Lyden – engineer Steven Stanley – engineer Kendal Stubbs – engineer Sean Burrows – assistant engineer Frank Gibson – assistant engineer
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