We Free Again (feat. Apple Gabriel & Don Carlos)

The best album to date from one of the best contemporary roots reggae groups in the world.

Let them talk about Harrison Stafford's voice. An unusual and unique vocal style doesn't constitute a mediocre vocalist. The musicians in this collaboration are polished to the highest degree. The transitions from one sound to the next between or within songs is performed like no other band can. Open your mind. Groundation's sound will rewire it. This album, along with all the rest, is like few others.

Excellent musicians; mediocre vocalist. I wish they would release an album with Apple and Don singing, and let Harrison stick to what he does best; guitar. buy the best songs, and edit out the vocals, then send edit to me. I will thank you for it and make it worth your while.

Groundation backed by Don Carlos and Apple Gabriel is a pretty unbeatable collaboration. Their voices all compliment each other perfectly, and are used in very interesting ways (the end of Suffer the Right comes to mind). Of course, the intsrumentals are also top quality, with Groundation's signature melting pot of Roots, Funk, Jazz, Dub, and Soul. Definatley a must have for any reggae fan, and one of the albums that inspired my love for the genre. Thumbs up.

In terms of instrumental talent, Groundation is undeniably a great band. Harrison Stafford's lyrics and vocals, however, are horribly overrated. If you actually read the lyrics and listen to what is being said, you will find that it is repetitive to the point of redundancy, and without real meaning or depth (why would someone who supposedly believes in one God make a pantheistic statement like, Music is the Most High, for example), and without focus or cohesion, as none of the songs can develop the theme that their title might suggest. Even the title, We Free Again, would lead you to expect and album that focuses on the theme of freedom and the struggle for freedom, but the only overarching theme of the album, it seems is the generic "Them," the word that appears multiple times in every song with lyrics. If you are looking for quality reggae with both good instumentation and good lyricism, my advice is to look elsewhere.

This album is solid througout. Best cuts are Praising, Wish Them Well but it is really hard to choose. Classic Apple delivery with the tightest reggae band out there backing him up. I can't recommend this album highly enough. If you are into sound quality - buy the physical CD. This is an album that should be heard without the limitations of the MP3 codec.

Jah would approve.

Yes I! Jah Respec

this is some of the best reggae music i have heard...super conscious & tight band..

Starting with song number one, this album does not stop... Groundation is a top notch reggae band and everything they put out is the highest quality. Listen to this album over and over again for the best results! And if you can hear them play live, it gets even better!