Released in 2025, Going Home marks the long-awaited follow-up to Clive Matthews’s 2018 debut Jah Live, once again skillfully produced by Roberto Sánchez at the renowned A-Lone Ark Muzik Studio in Spain. This album embodies the analogue warmth and raw energy of 1970s roots reggae—imbued with organic soundscapes and a vintage sonic depth that music lovers cherish.
The record features standout tracks such as Sermon On The Mount, Jah Jah To The Rescue, Ancient Lion, Live Not For Vanity Pt. II, Only Jah Is Able, and the emotive title track Going Home. Backed by the Lone Ark Riddim Force, Matthews delivers powerful vocals framed by horn-rich riddims that harken back to reggae’s foundational era. The collaboration between producer Roberto Sánchez and Bass Lee adds textured, analogue-rich production finesse throughout the album.
Clive Matthews’s musical journey began in 1976 with the lovers’ track My Girl Has Gone, and he later achieved recognition in Canada during the 1980s with hits like Lover Man and Hero. Going Home not only carries forward his legacy but also highlights the ongoing bridge between Jamaican reggae roots and European production excellence.
Moreover, Going Home is part of a creative trilogy: it stands alongside Psalms In Dub Vol. 1 by Lone Ark Riddim Force and the forthcoming instrumental LP Roots by Bass Lee. All were born from the same recording sessions—illustrating a thoughtful, interconnected approach to releasing complementary projects.
This album is a testament to the enduring power and vitality of roots reggae, melding classic sound with contemporary artistry.
