Sherwin Gardner - Closer

Thursday 1st July 2004
Sherwin Gardner - Closer
Sherwin Gardner - Closer

STYLE: Reggae
RATING 7 7 7 7 7 7 7
OUR PRODUCT CODE: 9757-9362
LABEL: Creative Soul Entertainment 829754226
FORMAT: CD Album
RRP: £14.99

Reviewed by Tony Cummings

Sherwin's last album produced (for Cross Rhythms City Radio at least) a turntable hit with "Never Let You Go". This new one is another wide ranging celebration taking in styles from soca (soul of calypso), jamoo, dancehall, hip-hop and a rather strained take on the soul ballad. Not everything works and some may find Sherwin's vocal stylings a tad too theatric for mass consumption. But with 19 tracks on offer here and some intriguing guests (Tiko & Gitta, Shiselon, Double Six) there's always enough inventive rhythm and free form toasting to keep you listening. If you want a blast of Caribbean energy, you'll want to investigate.

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Sample Track Listing:
1. Closer To You [Listen]
2. Fill My Life [Listen]
3. My Help [Listen]
4. Gonna Be Alright [Listen]
5. Take Ah Dip [Listen]
6. Sweet Breeze [Listen]
7. Bow Down [Listen]
8. My God Is God (f. Shiselon) [Listen]
9. In Your Arms [Listen]
10. I Will Sing [Listen]
11. Shower [Listen]
12. I Need You [Listen]
13. I Got A Song [Listen]
14. He Died For Me (Hamalhamadla) (f.Double Six & Lighthouse Crew) [Listen]
15. Been There Done That [Listen]
16. Hands Up [Listen]
17. Time To Pray (f. Tiko & Gitta) [Listen]
18. I Stand [Listen]
19. My Proposal [Listen]

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Reader Comments

Posted by shell in guyana @ 21:48 on Aug 11 2009

keep using ur talent for the hnour and glory of our Lord nd Saviour Jesus Christ, i love He Died For Me but i can't seem to find the lyrics



Posted by zebedee in central africa, malawi @ 08:40 on Apr 8 2009

intellect, you inspire me wid yo songs and mi wanna agree wit you dat wi nah go bow to di evil one.in christ jesus wi gwuan overcome, may god bless you.keep de fire burning in jesus'name...amen



Posted by Inca Soraya Menig in Almere, the Netherlands @ 09:59 on Jul 29 2008

In the Netherlands we like your songs & lyrics. We like gospel reggae. We want you to come also to the Netherlands. Let us know when you will come.



Posted by Tousaint in Canada @ 23:39 on Mar 1 2007

Keep singing for Jesus my brother in the name of Jesus and I will have to get the new Cds to come, big up and nuff respect plasm 149.

bro Dean



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