Closer to the Sun

by Slightly Stoopid

Closer to the Sun cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 5 April 2005
  • Label: Stoopid
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 1:00:32
  • Community rating: 2.73/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

'Closer to the Sun' solidifies Slightly Stoopid's signature fusion of reggae, rock, and acoustic blues, characterized by laid-back grooves and prominent, melodic bass lines. The album's production, featuring collaborators like Scientist and Miguel, blends dub techniques with a polished studio sound while maintaining an organic feel across tracks that range from punk-influenced rock to mellow, folksy arrangements. The songwriting showcases a mix of chill-out themes, social commentary, and hip-hop influences, notably including a sample from Wu-Tang Clan and a key collaboration with reggae artist Barrington Levy.

Genres

Tracklist

  1. Intro (01:17)
  2. Babylon Is Falling (02:25)
  3. Somebody (02:52)
  4. Fat Spliffs (03:07)
  5. Bandelero (02:46)
  6. See It No Other Way (03:53)
  7. Nothin over Me (01:20)
  8. This Joint (04:07)
  9. Older (03:39)
  10. Ain't Got a Lot of Money (02:58)
  11. Till It Gets Wet (02:37)
  12. Don't Care (04:39)
  13. Basher (02:31)
  14. Righteous Man (02:35)
  15. Up on a Plane (03:00)
  16. Waiting (02:54)
  17. Closer to the Sun (02:25)
  18. Zeplike (03:34)
  19. Comb 4 My Dome (01:29)
  20. Open Road (06:24)

Credits

  • Oguer "OG" Ocon - percussion, vocals
  • Ryan "Rymo" Moran - drums, vibraphone
  • Kyle McDonald - vocals, guitar, bass, producer, engineer, drum programming, composer
  • Miles Doughty - vocals, guitar, bass, composer
  • Barrington Levy - guest artist, composer
  • Field Marshall Goodman - turntables
  • Isaiah "Ikey" Owens - keyboards
  • Deston Berry - keyboards
  • Miguel - mixed by, producer, engineer
  • Scientist - producer, engineer
  • Chris DiBeneditto - producer, engineer, mixed by, mixing
  • Doug Boyce - artwork, additional art
  • Lou Richards - composer
  • Coran Capshaw - executive producer
  • Chris Carlson - photography
  • Aaron Pinkus - booking agent
  • Emek.net - cover art
  • Brian Daugherty - assistant engineer
  • Wyn Davis - assistant engineer
  • Kevin Taylor - layout
  • Music Resources, Inc. - legal, sample clearance services
  • Jon Phillips - management

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