Witness
Benjamin Booker · 2017
32 min · 10 tracks · garage rock
A vibrant blend of garage rock and blues-infused melodies, layered with raw, socially conscious lyrics.
Top tracks — play these first
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Witness — This title track encapsulates the album's central themes of observation and activism, merging Booker’s potent lyrical content with an infectious groove.
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Motivation — With its driving rhythm and reflective lyrics, this song stands out as an anthem of resilience and determination amid challenges.
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Truth Is Heavy — This track blends haunting melodies with incisive commentary on societal issues, showcasing Booker's ability to marry personal narrative with broader themes.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines energetic garage rock with thoughtful lyrics, showcasing strong craftsmanship and distinct sound.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a punchy guitar riff in 'Right on You' that sets a high-energy tone, which is maintained through the first half.
- Tracks like 'Witness' and 'Truth Is Heavy' feature layered instrumentation, blending blues elements with garage rock aesthetics.
- The pacing shifts noticeably in the second half, particularly with 'The Slow Drag Under', which introduces a more reflective mood.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- 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
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Right on You 2:33
- 2 Motivation 3:32
- 3 Witness 2:57
- 4 The Slow Drag Under 3:49
- 5 Truth Is Heavy 3:38
- 6 Believe 3:54
- 7 Overtime 4:04
- 8 Off the Ground 2:26
- 9 Carry 3:21
- 10 All Was Well 1:53
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