Negril cover

Released 30 years ago

Negril

Eric Gale · 1996

39 min · 8 tracks · jazz

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

Instrumental
64 /100
Treeline
Higher than 79% of albums we've rated

Negril showcases strong guitar work and a unique blend of jazz and reggae, making it distinct within its genre.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a bright, melodic guitar line that sets a relaxed yet engaging tone, which is maintained through the first four tracks.
  • Each track features intricate guitar solos that weave in and out of rhythmic sections, often incorporating syncopated reggae beats.
  • The final track, a cover of 'I Shot the Sheriff', introduces a more familiar melody while retaining the album's overall jazz-reggae fusion aesthetic.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
8/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 East Side West Side 3:47
  • 2 Negril Sea Sunset 5:23
  • 3 I Shot the Sheriff 5:03
  • 4 Rasta 5:21
  • 5 Lighthouse 6:05
  • 6 Negril 4:54
  • 7 Red Ground Funk 5:16
  • 8 Honey Coral Rock 3:49

Reference: MusicBrainz