I Feel The Spirit
36 min · 12 tracks · reggae
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album captures the essence of early ska with vibrant rhythms and communal vocal styles, marking its significance in reggae history.
What we noticed
- The album features upbeat ska rhythms that maintain a consistent tempo across most tracks, creating an energetic atmosphere.
- Several tracks incorporate call-and-response vocal patterns, enhancing the communal feel typical of early Jamaican music.
- The instrumentation prominently includes brass sections and guitar skanks, which are characteristic of the ska genre.
- The final track closes with a fade-out, leaving a lingering sense of celebration rather than resolution.
- 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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7/10
- 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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I Feel The Spirit 3:30
- 2 Madness 2:45
- 3 Don't Make Me Cry 3:45
- 4 They Got To Come 2:55
- 5 All Alone 2:35
- 6 Soul Of Africa 2:55
- 7 Wash Your Troubles Away 3:30
- 8 Jealous 3:00
- 9 Black Head Chinaman 3:10
- 10 Beggars Are No Choosers 3:20
- 11 Run Man Run 2:35
- 12 Just You 2:45
Reference: MusicBrainz
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