Wednesday, April 30, 2014

NEW RELEASES: STEVE OLIVER - THE BEST OF SO FAR; ABDULLAH IBRAHIM - MUKASHI: ONCE UPON A TIME; THE REVELATIONS - COST OF LIVING

STEVE OLIVER - THE BEST OF SO FAR

Celebrate a milestone in the musical career of Steve Oliver. With eight albums over the last 15 years, Steve's 'Best Of so far' gathers multiple #1 Billboard hits and fan favorites including 2 brand new songs. From 1999's First View, Oliver recaptures the magic of that first album by re-recording 'West End' and 'I Know' for this compilation. Concert and radio favorites like 'High Noon', 'Chips and Salsa' and 'Fun in the Sun' will keep listeners on their feet. 'Calling You' and 'Hello Mornin' are wonderful new songs that feel right at home among this collection of hits. The title suggests these are the best so far, and as a collection, it definitely reflects the consistent energy and great songwriting skills that has kept Steve Oliver a chart topping name, a great guitarist/vocalist and producer. Here's to the next 15 Steve! ~ Amazon

ABDULLAH IBRAHIM - MUKASHI: ONCE UPON A TIME

One of the most enigmatic albums we've ever heard from the legendary Abdullah Ibrahim – a set that not only features beautiful work on piano, but some flute and voice as well! The style is quite different than some of Ibrahim's better-known records – as the music has this really gentle, organic quality – very different than the rhythmic pulsations of 70s or 80s classics, but equally sublime in its own sort of way! Cleave Guyton provides spare accompaniment on either flute, clarinet, or tenor – depending on the moment of his appearance – and the set also features two cellists as well, but not used until later in the record – which leaves most of the focus on the piano of the leader, often in this style that's contemplative, but extremely lyrical too. Titles include "Peace", "Root", "Cara Mia", "Dream Time", "The Stars Will Remember", "Devotion", "In The Evening", and "The Balance". ~ Dusty Groove

THE REVELATIONS - COST OF LIVING

Tight funky soul from The Revelations – one of the few contemporary funk groups who also know how to harmonize with their groove! The Revelations boast a great lead singer in the form of Rell Gaddis, but most of the group members also join in on the chorus bits too – and really help inflect the funky rhythms with a great old school vibe – a sense of energy that's especially great on the more upbeat tunes on the set! These guys could well be the next great crossover funky soul act – and have enough of a balance to mix their vintage leanings with just the sort of contemporary touches to show that they're way more than just another retro 60s outfit. Titles include "Why When Love Is Gone", "Higher", "It's Okay", "Money Makes The World Go Round", "The Game Of Love", and "I've Got To Use My Imagination". ~ Dusty Groove




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