Army takes to Higher Ground with Trinity Farm Music

"Higher Ground" by Army [Trinity Farm Music]

1. 'Higher Ground'
2. 'Road Block'
3. 'Sweeter'
4. 'Problems'
5. 'Fall Pon Dem'
6. 'Road Dub'
7. 'Problems Dub'
8. 'Sweeter Dub'

Okay so, I'm actually struggling to think of what would have been the most recent time that we heard from much revered Cruzan veteran vocalist, Army (and the fact that he just may have the least google-able name in Reggae (biggup [Ras] Batch and Perfect [Giddimani]) certainly doesn't help in finding his work), but I am quite sure of the next time that we'll hear from him as the singer has teamed up with the US based Trinity Farm Music to release a brand new EP called "Higher Ground". I was VERY happy when I came across this release because you simply DO NOT hear much from Army. It's always been his way. I don't know much about him, personally, but he just does not seem to record very much at all, even when compared to someone like a Danny I - Army has seemingly led a more Dezarie-like recording schedule throughout his career. That's too bad because, as anyone who has truly invested the time in listening to what he has done, Army is excellent. Previously, the singer and TFM had worked together on at least one project, 2018's fine "Music Tree" compilation, which included a pair of tunes, one of which, the mighty 'Road Block', also appears on "Higher Ground" ("Music Tree" was very nice. It also featured music from the aforementioned Danny I, original nine fingers Xkaliba, Abja and others).

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Though I have not heard the full set yet, I have gotten a nice little dosage of the sound of "Higher Ground" and it is typically infectious Roots from Army. His music always has this very SMOOTH and easy vibe to it and tracks such as the first two (especially 'Road Block' which seems divine) definitely exemplify this; with the other selections bringing a bit more 'animation' into play. Also included are dubs of three of the selections which I am well looking forward to enjoying in the fullest.

If you are as well, you can join me on yet another big Friday, the 14th of April, when Army's "Higher Ground" releases via Trinity Farm Music.