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"Babylon Falling," from Culture's latest album, however, celebrates salvation and glory as a happy, flute-filled sing-along -- one reminiscent of the children's song "London Bridge Is Falling Down." It's as if the apocalypse were lost in a cheerful haze of sunshine and giggle-smoke.

When asked if he's had any important ganja-induced visions recently, Hill keeps his cards close to the vest. "Fact is, that's a personal issue that should not be alongside reggae," he says. "It's not for the newspapers."

A little Culture never hurt anybody: Albert Walker (left), Joseph Hill and Talford Nelson.

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More forthcoming as to why the herb superb still hasn't been legalized, Hill sounds a tad conspiratorial.

"Maybe because somebody's not crying loud enough," he says. "Or maybe because who is to legalize it [is] not in the amount of money which they are to get out of it. But as Paul said, 'To each his own.' Each person is entitled and democratically free to be a deficient."

Smoke up and be somebody!

When asked if he's ever read anything inaccurate about Culture in the music press that he'd like addressed or hopefully corrected, Hill remains ever the proverb-slinger.

"It's never too late to sweep your house," he says.

But which kind of broom works best for that?

"The one that sweeps the dirt truthfully," says Hill with a laugh.