The title definitely gets it right – because the album's a
new one from the legendary One Way, but definitely holds on to the sound of
their old school classics! As you can guess from the cover, Al Hudson's still
at the helm – working with an evolved version of the group that includes some
younger musicians and a few contemporary touches – but all shaped towards that
great blend of groovers and midtempo numbers that One Way brought to their
wonderful albums on MCA at the start of the 80s! And yes, the costumes may look
a bit dated on the front cover, but the production and sound aren't at all –
thanks in part to a shifting lineup of singers that includes Hudson, Jeanette
Jackson, Dave Roberson Jr, and Candyce Grey. Titles include "Heat It
Up", "Let's Dance", "Don't Kno What Cha Missin",
"Hard To Walk Away", "Doin It Like This", "We Won't
Stop", "I Wonder If She Knows", "I Want Your Luv",
"U Liked To My Mama", "Hold On To U", and "Old School
Funk Tonite". ~ Dusty
Groove
Following over 1 million album sales of his No. 1 album Sí
worldwide, Golden Globe-winning operatic tenor Andrea Bocelli will release Si
Forever: The Diamond Edition, an extended special edition of his million
selling No. 1 album Si, featuring brand new duets with Ellie Goulding and
Jennifer Garner, on 8 November. The first of these newly-recorded duets,
‘Return To Love’, released 3 October, features BRIT Award-winning,
Grammy-nominated British singer-songwriter Ellie Goulding. Andrea Bocelli
noted, “Ellie Goulding is the perfect singer for this track. She has a beautiful
voice which I loved right away.” Three brand new solo tracks from Andrea
Bocelli are also included on Si Forever: The Diamond Edition. ‘Alla Gioia’ was
recorded to commemorate the 250th anniversary of Beethoven’s birth in 2020, ‘Ragazzo
Mio’ is based on the traditional Irish tune ‘Danny Boy’ and ‘Il Mare Calmo
Della Sera’ is the song that first brought Andrea to prominence 25 years ago at
the Sanremo Music Festival.
Joe Hurworth - Following Your Heart
Truly embodying the concept of “old musical soul” at the
ripe age of 23, multi-talented UK based singer songwriter Joe Hurworth
beautifully blends old school, big production R&B with graceful low-key
acoustic sensibilities on his second EP Following Your Heart. Everything starts
with his thoughtful, sensitive songwriting and a supple, emotive voice that
draws as much inspiration from legends like Al Green and Michael McDonald as it
does from contemporary greats Jason Mraz and Ed Sheeran. A passionate
storyteller who weaves his tales in a multitude of styles, Hurworth is aces as
producer as well, bringing lively funk grooves, sizzling brass accents and even
hypnotic dance grooves.
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