Get Wiser
Reviews
Sadie O.
Reviewed 2006-07-20
Reviewed 2006-07-20
Soja – Get Wiser (Innerloop)
Reviewed by Sadie O., 7/20/06
Conscious roots rock Reggae from DC. Although they claim strong Hip Hop and Rock influences, they’re more rootsy than most of the stuff we’ve gotten lately. Not particularly earthshaking or groundbreaking, but a good strong sound, solid lyrics, and distinctive vocal stylings.
FCC – Shitty (track 8). All tracks nice, 4, 5 and 11 probably best.
1. 5:08 **downtempo and downbeat, one-drop with cool vocals, bit of flute.
2. 4:12 **midtempo and upbeat musically, with guest guitar by Junior Marvin (guitarist for Bob Marley)
3. 4:02 *long intro, rather downtempo bubble, abrupt ending.
4. 5:04 ***a bit downtempo skank with lots of cool noises.
5. 3:35 ***uptempo, nice bounce and percussion as well as bass.
6. 5:19 **slightly uptempo militant skank with horns.
7. 5:23 *downtempo and downbeat, defiant lyrics including a verse in Spanish by Carmelo Romero.
8. 4:10 **FCC: “shitty” cool midtempo skank with horns and dancehall style rap.
9. 5:09 *midtempo bouncy (but oddly relaxed) skank with harmonies.
10. 4:51 **uptempo bounce with prominent guitar and handdrum. Nice percussion near end, interesting lyrics.
11. 7:08 ***slightly uptempo with some nice dubby bits and guitar.
12. 4:25 **tinkling piano intro, midtempo, some dancehall style vocals.
13. 4:50 *rather long intro, somewhat uptempo skank, bit of dancehall vocals, builds in intensity.
14. 9:00 *acoustic, prayerful. A couple minutes of quiet strings at end.
Reviewed by Sadie O., 7/20/06
Conscious roots rock Reggae from DC. Although they claim strong Hip Hop and Rock influences, they’re more rootsy than most of the stuff we’ve gotten lately. Not particularly earthshaking or groundbreaking, but a good strong sound, solid lyrics, and distinctive vocal stylings.
FCC – Shitty (track 8). All tracks nice, 4, 5 and 11 probably best.
1. 5:08 **downtempo and downbeat, one-drop with cool vocals, bit of flute.
2. 4:12 **midtempo and upbeat musically, with guest guitar by Junior Marvin (guitarist for Bob Marley)
3. 4:02 *long intro, rather downtempo bubble, abrupt ending.
4. 5:04 ***a bit downtempo skank with lots of cool noises.
5. 3:35 ***uptempo, nice bounce and percussion as well as bass.
6. 5:19 **slightly uptempo militant skank with horns.
7. 5:23 *downtempo and downbeat, defiant lyrics including a verse in Spanish by Carmelo Romero.
8. 4:10 **FCC: “shitty” cool midtempo skank with horns and dancehall style rap.
9. 5:09 *midtempo bouncy (but oddly relaxed) skank with harmonies.
10. 4:51 **uptempo bounce with prominent guitar and handdrum. Nice percussion near end, interesting lyrics.
11. 7:08 ***slightly uptempo with some nice dubby bits and guitar.
12. 4:25 **tinkling piano intro, midtempo, some dancehall style vocals.
13. 4:50 *rather long intro, somewhat uptempo skank, bit of dancehall vocals, builds in intensity.
14. 9:00 *acoustic, prayerful. A couple minutes of quiet strings at end.
Recent airplay
I've Got Time
Happy Hour (Coverin' for PACC on Memorial Day) — May 27, 2013
Sorry (Feat. Go-Go Mickey)
Happy Hour — Aug 27, 2012
Open My Eyes
Happy Hour (Coverin' for PACC) — Dec 05, 2011
My Life Alone
Happy Hour — Sep 08, 2011
I've Got Time
Happy Hour (Coverin' for PACC) — Aug 15, 2011
Open My Eyes
Happy Hour — Jul 28, 2011
Charting
2006-07-30 — 2006-10-01
Reggae/World
| Week Ending | Airplays |
|---|---|
| Oct 1 | 1 |
| Sep 17 | 1 |
| Sep 3 | 1 |
| Aug 20 | 1 |
| Aug 13 | 2 |
| Aug 6 | 1 |
Track listing
| 1. | Open My Eyes | ||
| 2. | By My Side (Feat. Junior Marvin) | ||
| 3. | My Life Alone | ||
| 4. | Faith Works | ||
| 5. | What Would...? | ||
| 6. | Strong For Them | ||
| 7. | Can't Tell Me (Feat. Carmelo Romero) | ||
| 8. | Be Aware | ||
| 9. | I've Got Time | ||
| 10. | Sorry (Feat. Go-Go Mickey) | ||
| 11. | Bring Back Truth | ||
| 12. | You Don't Know Me (Feat. Junior Marvin) | ||
| 13. | 911 | ||
| 14. | Devils (Feat. The Eddie Drennon String Quartet) |