Mankind Alone by Jesse Crucial
The Album "Mankind Alone" is the result of two years of studio work and the combination of a veteran reggae artist that is in his prime, lyrically, and vocally and a phenomenal like minded Music producer, Adrian "AK" Cisneros. This album is set for release in early 2011, and features 10 original new songs, four combination songs with San Diego's premier reggae artists,( Papa Monte, Danny Dread, Luis Castillo, and Adrian "Ak" Cisneros),a 2010 recreation of Rasta Sunday, and four mind blowing dub tracks. The songs on this album project personified Jesse Crucial as an artist with the title track "Mankind Alone", giving a personal lyrical commentary on Jesse Crucial's path to finding his faith, and his thankfulness for each day of life, "Hard to Imagine" which is a song about the state of humanity, and using your time on earth as a positive influence, "Babylon Mash I Down" which delves into the long road Jesse Crucial has traveled as a musician, and the need for quality role models for today's youth, " Poor Man's Misery" which is a deep album cut paying respect to epidemic of poverty, and the timeless tale of misery loving company. This Album has something for fan's of all music genres, and is a must have for reggae music fans. 2011 will be a big year for Jesse Crucial, come and enjoy the ride.
Tracklist
| 1. | Babylon Mash I Down | 3:01 |
| 2. | Solidad Runnings ft. Papa Monte | 2:59 |
| 3. | Blessings | 4:06 |
| 4. | Hard To Imagine | 4:26 |
| 5. | Looking Deep | 3:27 |
| 6. | Sharpened By Angles ft. Luis Castillo | 3:29 |
| 7. | Mankind Alone | 4:25 |
| 8. | Roots And Culture | 4:00 |
| 9. | Second Chance | 3:57 |
| 10. | Heart Of Stone | 3:30 |
| 11. | When Your Born ft. Adrian "AK" Cisneros | 2:41 |
| 12. | Unity | 2:45 |
| 13. | Give Me The Vibes ft. Danny Dread | 2:59 |
| 14. | Rasta Sunday 2011 Remix | 5:39 |
| 15. | Poor Man's Misery | 4:31 |
| 16. | Hard To Imagine DUB | 4:29 |
| 17. | Roots And Culture DUB | 3:59 |
| 18. | Second Chance DUB | 3:56 |
| 19. | Mankind Alone DUB | 3:51 |
Credits
Jesse Crucial Album Credits
*All tracks recorded, voiced, mixed, and arranged at Lifted Muzik Recordings, 330 Trousdale Ave, Chula Vista, C
*All tracks produced, mixed, and arranged by Adrian "Ak" Cisneros
except….Greg Wurth-Enigineer, tracks 4, 5, 6, 7
Robert Delgadillo-Asst. Engineer, track 4, 5, 6
*Guest Musicians include…
*Don Carter-Trumpet and trombone on tracks 4, 7, 8 *Luis Castillo-Rhythm guitar tracks 3, 5, 6, 14, lead Guitar on track 14, lead vocal track 6
*Lorena Castro-Backing vocal tracks 3, 5, 8
*Adrian "Ak" Cisneros-Lead vocal track 11 *Montrose "Papa Monte" Degree-Lead vocal on track 2
*Aaron Hudson-Sax on tracks 10, 11 *Timothy Little-Rhythm Guitar on tracks 4, 5, 6, 7
*Nico Loera-Sax on tracks 3, 9, 14
*Greg McCarty-Bass on track 14
*Daniel "Danny Dread Tornero-Bass on tracks 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, lead vocal on track 13
*Ian Young-Organ and Piano on tracks 4, 5, 6, 7
*All Vocals written and performed by Jesse "Crucial" Fuller
except…Track 2.Montrose "Papa Monte", 6.Luis Castillo,11.Adrian "Ak" Cisneros, 13.Daniel "Danny Dread" Tornero
*All tracks mastered by Steven "Stevie Beats" Cavanaugh
*Front cover original drawing- Gregory Laguna
*Graphic design/Album layout-Chi Hom
*Logo Design, Abraham Escalante
*Thanks to the above mentioned for their style and fashion…Big up RESPECT!!!!!
