| Groundation / Here I Am |
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| Album: | Here I Am | Collection: | Reggae | |
| Artist: | Groundation | Added: | Sep 2009 | |
| Label: | Self-Release | |||
| A-File Activity |
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| Add Date: | 2009-09-13 | Pull Date: | 2009-11-15 | Charts: | Reggae/World |
| Week Ending: | Nov 15 | Nov 8 | Nov 1 | Oct 25 | Oct 18 | Oct 11 | Oct 4 | Sep 27 |
| Airplays: | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
Recent Airplay
| 1. | Jun 01, 2019: | Finding YOur Way Run The Plan | 4. | Dec 28, 2015: | Happy Hour Here I Am | |
| 2. | Jul 31, 2017: | Happy Hour You Can Profit | 5. | Mar 31, 2014: | Happy Hour Beating Heart | |
| 3. | Mar 13, 2017: | Happy Hour So Blind | 6. | Sep 30, 2013: | Happy Hour (Coverin' for PACC) Here I Am |
| Album Review |
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| Sadie O. Reviewed 2009-09-11 | ||
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Groundation – Here I Am Reviewed by Sadie O., 9/11/09 Complex, virtuoso jazz/reggae from No.Cal. In addition to the highly distinctive vocals of Kim Pommell, there’s a female vocalists and guests Pablo Moses and the Congos – as well as a bigger, fuller band than their previous (damn good) releases. Lots of fine solos, interesting chord progressions… No FCCs detected – that said, I have a hard time making out any lyrics. All tracks truly excellent – I like 4, 6 and 10 best. 1. 7:20 **somewhat uptempo jazz groove with a bit of funk, mostly showcasing keyboards, instrumental for first 2.5 minutes. Suddenly switches to downtempo skank after 2:40. Goes through some changes, impassioned vocals and female backing vocals. 2. 3:31 **slightly downtempo bubble, pleasant roots instrumentation. Includes some keyboard solos, and a bouncy jazzy bit – no simple songs here! 3. 4:35 ***sweet uptempo bubble, unusual female vocals in addition to the usual vocalist. 4. 7:30 ****slow, dramatic intro, then midtempo bubble with nyahbinghi-style chanting. Guest vocals by Pablo Moses. Also falsetto vocals, hint of cuica… Later, some startling deep bass vocals. Amazing stuff… 5. 3:48 ***trumpet flourishes, then downtempo bubble, subdued by still intense. 6. 4:54 ****downtempo bubble with great backing harmonies by the Congos. Includes quite fierce keyboard solo. 7. 5:57 **jazz groove and drums for 40 seconds, then midtempo skank, back to the regular vocalist and female backing vocals, also bit of female lead vocals. 8. 6:45 ***subdued downtempo intro with a bit of vibra-slap, builds slowly into very slow bubble, intense vibe. 9. 3:55 **slow intro with shaker, then midtempo forceful skank. 10. 4:11 ****cool bass and nyahbinghi groove, Congos back for more great harmonies. 11. 4:49 **uptempo, rather funky skank with prominent piano and horns. Instrumental. Very long, dubby fade. 12. 3:22 ***slow, intense vibe. Call for peace and unity in the Middle East… Big, triumphant choruses towards end. | ||
| Track Listing |
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| 1. | Run The Plan | 7. | Not So Simple | |||
| 2. | Everyone Could Lose | 8. | Here I Am | |||
| 3. | So Blind | 9. | You Can Profit | |||
| 4. | Time Came | 10. | Beating Heart | |||
| 5. | By All Means | 11. | Walk Upright | |||
| 6. | Blues Away | 12. | Golan To Galilee |