The album was produced by Winston Rodney, and recorded at
Harry J's studio.[1] It was the last album to include the musicians known as the Black Disciples.[3]
Fact deemed the album among Burning Spear's "peak-period greats."[8]The Rolling Stone Album Guide wrote that Dry & Heavy "counterbalances the anger and dread of the early albums by displaying a downright optimistic side."[7]PopMatters called it "an absolutely crucial album for Rodney, as it added a whole new arrow of nuance to his quiver—and it is also a really great-sounding reggae album."[9]
Track listing
All tracks composed by Walter Rodney; except where indicated
"Any River" - 3:19
"The Sun" (Rodney, Don Taylor, Phillip Fullwood) - 3:42
"It's a Long Way Around" (Rodney, Fullwood) - 3:06