Release Date: 20 November 2009
Label: Earshift Music
Packaging Type: Digipak
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 9324690038244
Genres: Reggae  Contemporary  
Release Date: 20 November 2009
Label: Earshift Music
Packaging Type: Digipak
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 9324690038244
Genres: Reggae  Contemporary  
Description
The Strides self-titled debut 2009 album, who have been making waves around Australia with their original mix of reggae and afrobeat.
The Strides formed when four old friends, Nick Garbett, Matt Smith, Jeremy Rose and Al Hicks moved to a sleepy coastal town south of Sydney and started writing music together. Having spent time maturing in place as far away as New York City, UK, Norway, Senegal Africa, and throughout Australia, they began writing music inspired by their travels and musical experiences. Soon expanding to a 10-piece, the band features some of Sydney's heaviest and grooviest instrumentalists. Their afro-beat and reggae grooves pay homage to the likes of Fela Kuti, Tony Allen, Bob Marley and Augustus Pablo.
After several tours, The Strides entered the studio under the guidance of respected drummer turned producer, Terepai Richmond. Pai is known for his work with The Whitlams, Missy Higgins,and King Tide, and his experience was a guiding force for The Strides' debut album. This debut album features vocalists Ras Roni, Michelle Martinez and rising hip hop star LTL Gzeus.
Tracklisting
The Vampires
Kristin Berardi
Trichotomy
Vazesh
Matthew Ottignon
Visions of Nar
The Vampires
Peggy Lee & Cole Schmidt
The Strides
The Strides