Sleeve NM; Vinyl NM. Steel Pulse 'Babylon the Bandit' LP is a powerful album from the legendary British reggae band, released in 1986. Known for their politically charged lyrics and deep roots sound, Steel Pulse took a slightly more polished and electronic approach on this record while still maintaining their conscious themes. Featuring tracks like Not King James Version and Don't Be Afraid, the album won the Grammy for Best Reggae Recording in 1987.