Goodness reviews in the European media:
>>> Goodness is one of the best albums to be released this year. (Reggae.es, Spain).
>>> At 63 the former Gladiators’ singer is still living from and for his music. His new album Goodness is a jewel of acoustic reggae (Mondomix, France).
>>> Goodness: 4 stars. Clinton Fearon cultivates the same fluidity than the master Bob Marley. (Rock & Folk, France).
>>> Probably the best reggae album to listen to these days. (Marianne, France).
>>> Clinton Fearon proves once more that he is one of the finest song smiths in reggae music. Do yourself a favor and GET this album! (Reggae-Vibes, Netherlands).
>>> Hands down one of the albums of the year (although it comes as no great surprise). (Reggaeville, Germany).
>>> With Goodness Clinton Fearon delivers one of his best albums in years. (Reggae.be, Belgium).
All songs written and composed by Clinton Fearon, except for the bonus track with chords and beat by Mark Oi.
All tracks recorded and mixed by Mell Dettmer at Soli Studio, Seattle, WA, except bonus track recorded and mixed by Mark Oi on his laptop in his living room.
Mastered by Rick Fisher at R.F.I. Mastering and Mell Dettmer at Soli Studio, both in Seattle, WA.
Photos by Catherine Fearon
Cover & design by Nicolas ‘Kouakou’ Mamet.
Published by Jamin International Music - BMI
Produced by Clinton Fearon.
℗ and © 2014 Boogie Brown Productions
Musicians and instruments:
1. Blame Game
Drums: David ‘Davee C’ Carpenter; Bass: Clinton Fearon; Rhythm, pluck and phrase guitar: Clinton Fearon; Guitar solo: Mark Oi; Piano and organ: Leif Dalan; Viola: Eyvind Kang; Percussions: Clinton Fearon. Vocals: Clinton Fearon.
2. The Hunter
Drums: David ‘Davee C’ Carpenter; Bass: Clinton Fearon; Rhythm and pluck guitar: Clinton Fearon; Lead guitar: Mark Oi; Piano and organ: Leif Dalan; Percussions: Clinton Fearon; Vocals: Clinton Fearon.
3. Goodness
Drums: David ‘Davee C’ Carpenter; Bass: Clinton Fearon; Rhythm and pluck guitar: Clinton Fearon; Piano and organ: Leif Dalan; Percussions: Clinton Fearon; Vocals: Clinton Fearon.
4. Poor Nana
Drums: David ‘Davee C’ Carpenter; Bass: Clinton Fearon; Rhythm and phrase guitar: Clinton Fearon; Lead guitar on bridge: Mark Oi; Piano and clavinet: Leif Dalan; Percussions: Clinton Fearon; Vocals: Clinton Fearon.
5. Come By Yah
Drums: David ‘Davee C’ Carpenter; Bass: Clinton Fearon; Rhythm and pluck guitar: Clinton Fearon; Phrase guitar: Mark Oi; Piano: Leif Dalan; Trombone solo: Nelson Bell; Viola: Eyvind Kang; Vocals: Clinton Fearon.
6. Another Party
Drums: David ‘Davee C’ Carpenter; Bass: Clinton Fearon; Rhythm and pluck guitar: Clinton Fearon; Guitar solo: Mark Oi; Piano: Leif Dalan; Percussions: Clinton Fearon; Vocals: Clinton Fearon.
7. Wi No Know It
Drums: David ‘Davee C’ Carpenter; Bass: Clinton Fearon; Rhythm and pluck guitar: Clinton Fearon; Piano and organ: Leif Dalan; Flute: Izaak Mills; Harmony vocals: Ire Taylor and Clinton Fearon; Lead vocal: Clinton Fearon.
8. Jamdown Boogie
Drums: David ‘Davee C’ Carpenter; Bass: Clinton Fearon; Rhythm and pluck guitar: Clinton Fearon; Piano and organ: Leif Dalan; Saxophone: Izaak Mills; Cornet: Nelson Bell; Percussions: Clinton Fearon; Vocals: Clinton Fearon.
9. Long Run Short Catch
Drums: David ‘Davee C’ Carpenter; Bass: Clinton Fearon; Rhythm and pluck guitar: Clinton Fearon; Piano, organ and clavinet: Leif Dalan; Saxophone solo: Izaak Mills; Horn section: Izaak Mills and Nelson Bell; Percussions: Ire Taylor and Clinton Fearon; Harmony vocals: Ire Taylor and Clinton Fearon; Lead vocal: Clinton Fearon.
10. Freedom
Drums: David ‘Davee C’ Carpenter; Bass: Clinton Fearon; Rhythm, pluck, lead and phrase guitar: Clinton Fearon; Piano: Leif Dalan; Vocals: Clinton Fearon.
11. Talk With A Friend
Drums: David ‘Davee C’ Carpenter; Bass: Clinton Fearon; Rhythm, pluck and phrase guitar: Clinton Fearon; Guitar solo: Mark Oi; Piano: Leif Dalan; Viola: Eyvind Kang; Vocals: Clinton Fearon.
12. Galang
Drums: David ‘Davee C’ Carpenter; Bass: Clinton Fearon; Rhythm and pluck guitar: Clinton Fearon; Piano and organ: Leif Dalan; Saxophone: Izaak Mills; Trombone an cornet: Nelson Bell; Vocals: Clinton Fearon.
Shadow (bonus track)
Bass: Clinton Fearon; Rhythm and lead guitar: Mark Oi; Plusck guitar: Clinton Fearon; Thumb piano: Clinton Fearon; Percussions: Mark Oi and Clinton Fearon; Vocals: Clinton Fearon.
Clinton (Bassie) Fearon ... The Gladiator of Old ... a living treasure ... always come in fresh with a new song ... Poor Nana & Video is a master-piece ... Musics that will live fo-iverd ... Go
Bassie ... 1luv 1heart
Absolute delightful pure roots reggae album.
Very nice work Clinton. Looking forward to getting a copy of the new album and coming up to Seattle to see you play again soon...
Thank you Clinton, your album is one of the best roots reagge i've since 2010 ( Mi deh Yah)
I buy it this morning on amazon, and it's great !
You're the best. thank you so much
ouvir uma faixa e tudo indica que sera um album bem interessante.