Top tracks — play these first
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By My Side — This track captures SOJA's signature blend of smooth melodies and poignant lyrics, highlighting themes of companionship and support amidst life’s struggles.
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Bring Back Truth — The song serves as a rallying cry for authenticity in a world filled with deception, showcasing both lyrical depth and musical sophistication.
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Can't Tell Me — With its infectious groove and confident message, this track exemplifies SOJA's ability to engage listeners while addressing personal empowerment and resilience.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends personal and social themes with solid reggae rhythms, though it lacks a strong cohesive arc.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks establish a consistent mid-tempo groove, while the subsequent tracks introduce varying rhythms and instrumentation.
- Several songs feature call-and-response vocal patterns, enhancing the communal feel typical of reggae music.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. 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
- introspective moments for reflection
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- suitable for relaxed gatherings
- encourages connection and conversation
- thought-provoking themes throughout
Maybe skip if you
- seeking fast-paced excitement
- prefer standalone hit tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Get Wiser is SOJA's second studio album, following their self-titled debut released in 2003. By 2006, the band was establishing themselves within the reggae scene, building on their previous success and broadening their audience through extensive touring and grassroots promotion.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Rebelution· J Boog· The Green
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Open My Eyes 5:08
- 2 By My Side 4:12
- 3 My Life Alone 4:02
- 4 Faith Works 5:04
- 5 What Would...? 3:35
- 6 Strong for Them 5:19
- 7 Can't Tell Me 5:23
- 8 Be Aware 4:10
- 9 I've Got Time 5:09
- 10 Sorry 4:51
- 11 Bring Back Truth 7:08
- 12 You Don't Know Me 4:25
- 13 911 4:50
- 14 Devils 8:58
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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