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Summertime sublime lyrics5/2/2023 ![]() Of course, the deceleration so typical for this artist finds its place as well, as songs like The Levee, Sometimes (sweet detail: the oohed harmonies) and False Prophets attest. A certain militancy can also be felt in Stop Making Problems which talks directly to the leaders of this world, however it also stresses the non-violent nature of the protest: "And even though we mash dem wicked system, Rasta would a never pull a trigger pon dem!" Even Seeking A Vision, which has a rather calm bassline (and glorious brass!), gains momentum from the drums as well as the driving guitar and piano skanks. Long Term and Jericho Walls, for instance, come on Ska-infused riddims that not only make room for the singer's voice to unfold, but also for several instrumental soli. ![]() Starting with the unsettling alarm bells in the beginning of the title track, we are kept on our toes throughout the album, both in terms of the words calling for action and of the dynamic instrumentals played. In comparison to Gad's previous works, the overall pace here is faster, pushier. This procedure lends an organic quality to the whole release, a coherent warmth and live sensation emanating from the music, which would make you feel relaxed and at ease if it wasn't for the urgency provided by the lyrics. They recorded the fourteen songs as in the olden days: playing together, simultaneously, not on individual tracks as is the norm in studios today. Working with the France-based band Tribe since 2017, both for live shows and in studio, the New Caledonian singer has again relied on their incredible musicianship ( Jean Hoareau on drums, Franck Paulin on keys, Nicolas Duchamp and Raphaël Baldy on guitar, David Garcia on bass as well as Clément "Tamal" Thouard on production and mix) for the realization of this project, his fourth studio album after Chanting (2017), Rhythm Of Serenity (2020) and Brave New World (2021). ![]() We all should know by now that the time of talking, of "wait and see", of hesitation is up: the time of action is here! It is artists like Marcus Gad that make us aware of the absolute necessity of a shift in our global consciousness, and his new album Ready For Battle is no exception to his well-established mindset of spiritual growth, material minimalism and environmental protection. Get ready for battle! Get ready to fight for our planet, for humanity, for the rights of our brothers and sisters, to fight against the ever-growing power of multinational companies, against corrupt leaders and against the privatization of precious resources such as water. ![]() Review Album Review: Marcus Gad & Tribe - Ready For Battle ![]()
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