Amp Fiddler / Sly & Robbie / Inspiration Information
Album: Inspiration Information   Collection:Reggae
Artist:Amp Fiddler / Sly & Robbie   Added:Oct 2008
Label:Strut  

A-File Activity
Add Date: 2008-10-26 Pull Date: 2008-12-28 Charts: Reggae/World
Week Ending: Dec 21 Dec 14 Dec 7 Nov 30 Nov 23 Nov 16 Nov 9 Nov 2
Airplays: 3 1 1 2 1 2 6 3

Recent Airplay
1. Mar 02, 2019: The Acupuncture Hour/Audio Ambrosia
Be Alright
4. May 14, 2015: channel 0+i
Crazy Day
2. Feb 15, 2016: Everything A to Z week 30
Lonely
5. Sep 11, 2014: the sunset law review
Vibrationship
3. Jan 04, 2016: Everything A to Z week 24
U
6. Jul 04, 2013: The Doldrummer
Changes

Album Review
Sadie O.
Reviewed 2008-10-27
Amp Fiddler / Sly & Robbie - Inspiration Information
Reviewed by Sadie O., 10/22/08
Soul/Funk/Reggae collaboration between a “Detroit Soul maverick” and the riddim section who needs no introduction. Only about three tracks are straight-up Reggae, although the album is self-designated as such, but many tracks have a one-drop drum pattern and strong island feel. Recorded in three days for a minty-fresh feel. Very soulful vocals, and of course the music is terrific.
No FCCs detected. All tracks good, I probly like 11 best.
1. 4:25 ***a bit downtempo and relaxed funky strut, vocals delivered in a glitchy style.
2. 4:12 **a bit uptempo, slightly jazzy, mildly funky, sweet vocal harmonies.
3. 3:38 ***midtempo syncopated bop, lush sound.
4. 4:31 **midtempo wiggly skank, rather stream-of-consciousness love song.
5. 4:33 ***very groovy funky riddim from Sly & Robbie, timely reworking of an older idea. Play before Election Day!
6. 4:34 ***uptempo funky reggae shuffle, religious lyrics.
7. 4:47 **slow and relaxed soul one-drop, love song.
8. 4:11 ***strong midtempo dancehall. Good sound.
9. 4:34 ***classic midtempo reggae bubble
10. 4:17 **odd, insecty electronics, then slinky downtempo skank.
11. 4:27 ****downtempo smooth jazzy funk, upful lyrics. LONG fade.
12. 3:55 ***fine midtempo skank with lots of groove, call for global stewardship.


Track Listing
1. Crazy Day   7. I Believe In You
2. Drama Inside   8. Serious
3. I Fell On The Wagon   9. Lonely
4. U   10. Vibrationship
5. Blackhouse (Paint The White House Black)   11. Changes
6. Be Alright   12. This World