Top tracks — play these first
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Heat of the Night — This track opens the album with an infectious energy, showcasing Gentleman's smooth vocal delivery and setting the tone for the rest of the record.
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Jah Jah Never Fail — A spiritually uplifting song that emphasizes resilience and faith, embodying the core themes of reggae while highlighting Gentleman's lyrical prowess.
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War & Crime — This track addresses social issues with a powerful message, illustrating Gentleman's ability to blend conscious lyrics with engaging rhythms.
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True Love — An emotive love song that showcases Gentleman's romantic side, combining heartfelt lyrics with a melodic hook that resonates deeply.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid songwriting and production but lacks a cohesive narrative throughout its length.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features upbeat tracks with a strong rhythmic drive, while the second half shifts to more reflective and slower tempos.
- Several tracks incorporate 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
- steady, consistent energy levels
- long, immersive listening sessions
- atmospheric background focus
- dynamic emotional journeys
- uplifting and positive vibes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1999, Trodin On is Gentleman's second studio album, following his debut album, Journey to Jah. At this point in his career, Gentleman was solidifying his presence in the reggae scene, having gained recognition for his unique fusion of reggae with a German perspective.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Heat of the Night 3:43
- 2 Tek Time Fi Grow 4:47
- 3 Jah Jah Never Fail 3:22
- 4 Fade Away 4:13
- 5 Lion 4:19
- 6 Outa Space 3:13
- 7 War & Crime 4:33
- 8 Human Being 3:10
- 9 True Love 4:42
- 10 A Who Dem Want Blame 3:50
- 11 “No Competition” 3:30
- 12 Right Side of Life 3:54
- 13 Allstar Jam 4:12
- 14 Trodin On 4:06
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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