Neo-Soul
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New Listens 8/25 – 8/27: Jimi Hendrix, Otis Redding, D’Angelo
We take it way back on two of these, and a mid 90’s legend comes back from a 14 year hiatus. Only feel like reading about music you think you might like? I get it. Use these links to jump to reviews on albums from Jimi Hendrix (Rock), Otis Redding (Soul) and D’Angelo (Neo-Soul). Electric Continue reading
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Who is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds Vol. 1 – Jill Scott
One of the few staples of the 90’s neo-soul/R&B (a genre that I love) that I had yet to fully check out was Jill Scott – and she did come through with this album albeit with a few issues along the way. The core of this album is exactly what you would expect from this Continue reading
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Tawk Tomahawk – Haitus Kaiyote
Haitus Kaiyote has frequented my blog, and is a band that I’ve listened to in reverse chronological order. Tawk Tomahawk, their 2013 debut, sets the sonic tone for a lot of their future releases – neo-soul via rhodes, lots of interesting and unique grooves, and often out of the box vocal structuring. This album does Continue reading
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Malibu – Anderson .Paak
If you’re a subscriber to my blog via emails – do not be alarmed- of course this isn’t a new listen. However, let’s set the scene for that first listen. It’s 2016. I’m a chubby 17 year old currently visiting my family in Chicago. Evanston, to be specific for all the Chicago purists (more specifically, Continue reading
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Ventura – Anderson .Paak
If you know me well, I know what you’re thinking. How in the fuck does this fit the criteria? One of the better albums from my favorite artist is on this list? Let it be known that: 1) I have listened to this album before, but yes, only once and 2) I know some of Continue reading
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Mood Valiant – Haitus Kaiyote
More great stuff from one of the best bands out. I do rank this one below Choose Your Weapon overall – however the highs are fantastic, namely Red Room. Overall, great ingenuity throughout and of course, great instrumentalization and vocals. Favorite songs: And We Go Gentle, Get Sun, All The Words We Don’t Say, Rose Continue reading
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Choose Your Weapon – Haitus Kaiyote
A haven for all those looking for some great grooves, incredible vocals, songwriting, all mixed together in two forms; some extravagant, out of the box booming multi- instrumental breaks accompanied by great vocals, and also incredibly mellow, smooth, beautiful Rhodes Melodies. Haitus Kaiyote is one of the better bands out there and this is a Continue reading
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Killing Me Softly – Roberta Flack
Look, I’m sorry the good reviews aren’t as fun as the bad ones. A critique I’ve had for a while. This is a good album, Roberta Flack is a great singer and this has one of the better songs of all time on it. The high point is the opener though, which does make it Continue reading
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