Album Review: We Can Get There Radio Edit by Mary Griffin
Alright, let’s talk about We Can Get There Radio Edit by Mary Griffin. This little gem from 1999 is a slice of electronic goodness with some serious house vibes. Produced by Brad Gilderman and released under Curb Records, it’s one of those albums that sneaks up on you when you least expect it. You know, like when you’re chilling in your room, trying to figure out what to listen to, and then—boom—it hits.
First off, the tracklist isn’t huge, but it doesn’t need to be. Sometimes less is more, right? The two tracks here are We Can Get There (TP2K Hot Radio Mix) and We Can Get There (Radio Edit). I gotta say, both tracks slap, but if I had to pick favorites, I’d go with the TP2K Hot Radio Mix. It’s got this funky groove that just locks into your brain. Like, seriously, once you hear the beat drop, you’re done for. You’ll be humming it for days. The bassline is smooth as butter, and Mary Griffin’s vocals float over everything like she knows exactly what she’s doing. Which, duh, she does.
The other track, We Can Get There (Radio Edit), keeps things tight and radio-friendly, obviously. But don’t let the shorter runtime fool ya—it still packs a punch. It’s the kind of song that makes you wanna grab someone and start dancing, even if you’ve got two left feet. Honestly, it reminds me of those summer nights back in the day, cruising around with the windows down, pretending life was simpler than it actually was. Cheesy? Maybe. Accurate? Absolutely.
What sticks with me most about these tracks is how they feel nostalgic but fresh at the same time. Like, you can tell it’s from ’99, but it doesn’t sound dated. That’s rare for electronic music, especially house stuff. Most of the time, older tracks age like milk, but not this one. It’s aged like fine wine—or maybe cheap beer that somehow tastes better because of the memories attached to it.
Anyway, reflecting on this album kinda makes me wonder why we don’t hear more from Mary Griffin these days. She clearly had something special going on. Or maybe it’s better this way—a couple killer tracks that leave us wanting more instead of overstaying their welcome. Either way, We Can Get There Radio Edit deserves a spot in any house fan’s playlist. Just don’t blame me if you end up blasting it loud enough to annoy your neighbors. They probably need to loosen up anyway.
