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- Date Released: January 1, 2002
- Genre: International
- Style: Ska
- Label: Megalith Records / CD Baby
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They Say...
The Stubborn Records label makes its welcome return to activity with this impressive debut album by Westbound Train, a ska and rock steady band with roots in Boston and New Jersey. Led by trombonist and singer Obi Fernandez, Westbound Train deals primarily in smoothly swinging old-school grooves of the pre-reggae and early-reggae variety, generally steering equally clear of the galloping up-up-up of traditional ska and the smoky mysticism of the roots period. These are all romantic songs: on "Carlene" Fernandez sings in a suave, laid-back voice that contrasts nicely with the lyrics' heartbroken plea, while his bandmates harmonize doo-wop-style behind him and swing the proceedings with a gentle but fully assured groove; "Don't Cry" is a sturdy midtempo ska number that defies the object of the singer's former affections not to dance even as it invites her to leave. The syrupy-slow reggae rhythm of the title track frames a sweetly lovelorn lyric which Fernandez sings almost, but not quite, perfectly in tune (nice falsetto, though). Highly recommended overall.
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| 01. |  |
Salvation |
4:14 |
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| 02. | |
My Heart Belongs To You |
3:12 |
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| 03. | |
Carlene |
4:52 |
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| 04. | |
There Goes My Girl |
4:13 |
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| 05. | |
I've Got This Feelin' |
5:38 |
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| 06. | |
Don't Cry |
4:07 |
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| 07. | |
Be With Me |
3:49 |
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| 08. | |
Say It Twice |
4:01 |
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| 09. | |
Reflections |
5:49 |
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| 10. | |
Something's Got To Change |
4:40 |
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| 11. | |
Searching For A Melody |
6:02 |
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| 12. | |
Rock It Inna Style (feat. Dr. Ring Ding) |
5:38 |
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| 13. | |
Version City Time |
3:17 |
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13 Total Tracks, 59:32 Total Length
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