Top tracks — play these first
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Jah Jah Lives Start here — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its uplifting message about resilience and faith, encapsulating Capleton's spiritual themes.
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Rise Them Up — The title track serves as a rallying cry for empowerment and unity, illustrating Capleton's dedication to activism through his music.
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Hands Up — With a catchy chorus and socially charged lyrics, this track addresses pressing societal issues while encouraging listeners to take action.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases Capleton's signature style with engaging grooves and conscious themes, though it lacks some cohesion in sequencing.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of syncopated rhythms and offbeat guitar accents typical of reggae, creating a lively groove throughout.
- Capleton's vocal delivery alternates between melodic singing and rhythmic toasting, allowing for dynamic shifts in energy across tracks.
- Several tracks incorporate call-and-response elements, engaging listeners and enhancing the communal feel of the music.
- The last three tracks slow down the tempo significantly, providing a reflective conclusion to the album.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- 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
- steady mid-tempo celebration vibes
- uplifting anthems for resilience
- infectious rhythms for group enjoyment
- morning motivation and positivity
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slow, introspective music
- seek immediate high-energy tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Fan Favorite — Beloved by fans for its conscious themes and vibrant reggae sound.
- Themes
- spiritual resilience· social justice activism· empowerment rallying cry
- Career context
- By 2007, Capleton was well-established in the reggae scene, having released several successful albums since his debut in the early 1990s. 'Rise Them Up' followed his popular album 'Reign of Fire' from 2004, showcasing his continuing evolution as an artist committed to social justice themes through music.
Tracklist
- 1 Jah Jah Lives Start here 3:01
- 2 Hidden Secrets 3:42
- 3 Who Dem 3:18
- 4 Why Worry 3:15
- 5 Rise Them Up 1:30
- 6 Gimmi Little 3:18
- 7 Hands Up 3:27
- 8 Fool 3:02
- 9 Get Us Out 1:22
- 10 Dem Doom 4:10
- 11 Sell Out 3:41
- 12 Spread the Love 4:06
- 13 Can’t Stop This 3:09
- 14 Loving You 2:47
- 15 Do Them So 3:28
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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