Out now through Tad’s Worldwide Report, Simply Giving Thanks is Glen Washington’s newest 14-track album, written totally by the veteran singer himself and produced by Tad Dawkins Jr. The, on Might thirtieth launched, undertaking blends Washington’s three strengths: spiritually grounded roots reggae and heartfelt lovers rock, and his wonderful voice.
“We’ve got some critical messages to unfold, so we have now lots of roots songs right here. We’ve got to stay to the roots,” Washington shared when reflecting on the album’s course. Tracks like Chant Them Down and Oh, To Be Like Him echo that mindset, formed by his experiences and reflections from the previous 5 years. However it’s not all message music; followers of his softer aspect will nonetheless discover acquainted floor in songs like Candy Loving And Affection, Loving You Eternally , and Love Will By no means Run Away.
The album options musicians who helped form the sound of recent reggae: Flabba Holt (Roots Radics), Donald “Danny Bassie” Dennis (Firehouse Crew), Franklyn “Bubbla” Waul, Kirk Bennett, and Dean Fraser all lend their skills to the undertaking.
Simply Giving Thanks continues Glen Washington’s regular legacy in reggae, which took off within the mid-90s with Brother To Brother and classics like Kindness For Weak point and Rise And Shine. Practically three many years later, he’s nonetheless delivering music with goal and love. We are able to solely hope to see Glen Washington on levels worldwide once more quickly, bringing his newest works.
