Family Time
Ziggy Marley · 2009
45 min · 13 tracks · reggae
Bright and playful reggae melodies intertwine with family themes, creating a joyful celebration of togetherness and love.
Top tracks — play these first
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Family Time — The title track encapsulates the essence of the album, blending catchy rhythms with lyrics that celebrate familial bonds and joyful togetherness.
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I Love You Too — This track exemplifies Marley's gentle approach to expressing love and affirmation, making it a standout moment for both kids and parents alike.
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Is There Really a Human Race — With its reflective lyrics questioning humanity's direction, this track adds depth to the album, encouraging listeners to think critically about global issues through a child's perspective.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album effectively blends reggae with children's themes, creating an engaging yet straightforward listening experience.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of bright, upbeat melodies that create a playful atmosphere throughout.
- Each track incorporates simple, repetitive lyrics aimed at engaging children while conveying family-oriented messages.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- family-friendly listening experience
- steady mid-tempo flow
- playful and uplifting vibes
- short, engaging tracks
- warm, heartfelt atmospheres
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the release of Family Time in 2009, Ziggy Marley was already an established artist, known for his blend of reggae and positive messaging. This album marked his first children's record, following several successful solo albums like Love Is My Religion in 2006, showcasing his artistic versatility and commitment to family-oriented projects.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Damian Marley· Stephen Marley· Toots and the Maytals
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Family Time 4:20
- 2 I Love You Too 3:33
- 3 Cry, Cry, Cry 4:43
- 4 Take Me to Jamaica 3:18
- 5 Ziggy Says 3:51
- 6 This Train 3:38
- 7 Wings of an Eagle 4:17
- 8 ABC 4:01
- 9 Hold Him Joe 3:36
- 10 Walk Tall 3:16
- 11 Future Man, Future Lady 3:37
- 12 My Helping Hands 0:54
- 13 Is There Really a Human Race 2:31
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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