Album
Witness
2017 · Rock, Blues
8 collectors on Gatefold own this
Witness is a Rock album by Benjamin Booker, originally released in 2017. On Gatefold: 9 pressings tracked, owned by 8 collectors.
About
Garage-soul wunderkind Benjamin Booker followed his 2014 breakthrough by decamping to Mexico, only to be drawn home by news of police shootings and Black Lives Matter protests. The result is <i>Witness</i>, an album torn between personal reflection and political responsibility, bluesy paranoia (“The Slow Drag Under”) and gospel catharsis (the Mavis Staples-featuring “Witness”). “I just want to believe in something,” Booker sings on “Believe,” his voice hoarse against a string section reminiscent of Sam Cooke’s “A Change is Gonna Come.” “I don’t care if it’s right or wrong.”
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Tracklist
- 1Right On You2:33
- 2Motivation3:32
- 3Witness2:57
- 4The Slow Drag Under3:49
- 5Truth Is Heavy3:38
- 6Believe3:54
- 7Overtime4:04
- 8Off the Ground2:26
- 9Carry3:21
- 10All Was Well1:53
Sound DNA
- Rock
- Blues Rock
- gritty
- intense
- southern
Notes from the original pressing. Later editions may differ.
Limited Edition Blue Vinyl
Comes with large fold out poser and download card.
The first 100 pre orders via Rough Trade webstore include a separate signed fold-out lyric poster - This is identical to the unsigned one contained within the sealed LP.
Runouts are etched.
Credits
The people behind it.
Performers
- Benjamin BookerVOCALS, SONGWRITER
- Alecia ChakourBACKING VOCALS
- Daniel J. GoodwinDRUMS
- Jasmine MuhammadBACKING VOCALS
- Mark RiversBACKING VOCALS
- Mavis StaplesVOCALS
- Sam CohenDRUMS, BASS, GUITAR, KEYBOARDS
Production & Engineering
- Sam CohenPRODUCER
- Daniel J. GoodwinENGINEER
8 collectors on Gatefold own this · 9 pressings tracked on Gatefold
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