Don Carlos & The Congos, Groundation - Hebron Gate
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Artist: Don Carlos & The Congos, GroundationEdition: Music CD
CD Release Date: 2003-01-21
Music Label: Young Tree Records
Soundtracks:
- Jah Jah know
- Babylon Rule Dem
- Silver Tongue Show
- Weeping Pirates
- Picture On The Wall
- Something More
- Hebron
- Freedom Taking Over
- Undivided
Music reviews of Hebron Gate
Music Review: #1
Rating: 5 Stars
This is my favorite reggae album I own. Although I can understand the voice being a question mark for some people, I happen to really enjoy Harrison Stafford's unique flavor he brings to reggae. But what I can't see is any reggae fan question is the instrumentation. This band has tapped into something totally fresh while still wearing their roots on their sleeve. It's so jazzy and funky with a rolling reggae heartbeat the whole way through.
The opening track "Jah Jah Know" shows their maturation of song-crafting. The growling organ that drops into a jabbing horn line accented by a subtle guitar riff and classic reggae keys and percussion opens this masterpiece. The vocals are a perfect fit for this tune and the organ sweeps with every change punctuating the overall feeling that you're fighting a war for a good cause. Throw in a jazzy trumpet solo that flows seamlessly with its complimentary sections and you have yourself an original and arguably perfect tune.
The rest of this disc is chock full of similar genious structure without feeling forced at all. Uplifting progressions that take you by surprise ("Babylon Rule Dem"), tons of horn lines that will shape your arms when you walk ("Picture On The Wall"), rootsy backup vocals at just the right dose ("Silver Tongue Show", "Something More"), different time signatures teamed up that you wouldn't think of but make so much sense ("Hebron"), thick thick bass lines, fantastic guest appearances by Don Carlos and The Congos ("Freedom Taking Over", "Undivided"), conscious lyrics that truly tell the story at hand, and a strong feeling of closure to an album built on heart, struggle, soul and beauty. (And again that organ, that sweeping organ!)
I found it funny that 'rootsman' basically said those who liked this album and like the band are folks with untrained ears. I looked at his reviews and noticed 5 stars given to Midnite's 'Cipheraw'. I find that album unoriginal and boring with a couple of solid tunes, like most of Midnite's albums. My point, it's his opinion and this is mine. I feel passionate about this album and now you know a few reasons why.
Hebron Gate sits in the throne of reggae albums for me. 6 stars if I could.
Description of Hebron Gate
9 TRACKS: 1) Jah Jah Know 2) Babylon Rule Dem 3) Silver Tongue Show 4) Weeping Pirates 5) Picture On The Wall 6) Something More 7) Hebron 8) Freedom Taking Over 9) UndividedInternational CDs
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