Thursday, December 20, 2007

Lewis Taylor "Stoned part 1", Jean Carne "Collaborations", Mary Wells "The Best of", Al Green "Gets Next to You"

LEWIS TAYLOR - STONED PART 1

Lewis Taylor - Stoned part 1
Year: 2002


1.Stoned part 1 [4:50]6.9 Mb
2.Positively Beautiful [4:23]6.3 Mb
3.Lewis IV [3:53]5.6 Mb
4.Send Me an Angel [4:36]6.6 Mb
5.Till the Morning Light [4:08]5.9 Mb
6.Shame [4:23]6.3 Mb
7.When Will I Ever Learn (part 1) [4:39]6.7 Mb
8.Lovin U [4:14]6.1 Mb
9.When Will I Ever Learn (part 2) [4:42]6.7 Mb
10.Lovelight [4:52]7 Mb
11.Sheneverdid [4:48]6.9 Mb

Lewis Taylor "Stoned part 1" Album Review

Imagine Marvin Gaye crossed with the Beach Boys
Reviewing this album is difficult , because I feel that some of Lewis's fans would like to keep him to themselves . I prefer not to as I've enjoyed listening to this record so much .
I'll have to do a review of a well-known album and just mention Lewis's name - that may be one of the few ways to make people aware of this inspiring musician and stylist .

This music is groovy and emotional - go for a drive on a sunny day with this album playing loud . There is a lot going on in the music , but it is mixed with great care and all comes through wonderfully .

Neglected only as it's not as well promoted .
Give it a try and have your horizons expanded !!

Video Lewis Taylor "Stoned pt 1"

The official video for Lewis Taylor's "Stoned Part 1" featuring Esthero






JEAN CARNE - COLLABORATIONS

Jean Carne - Collaborations
Year: 2002


1.I'm Back for More [5:07]7.3 Mb
2.Let's Stay Together [4:01]5.8 Mb
3.Keep in Touch [4:20]6.2 Mb
4.Star Flower [4:49]6.9 Mb
5.Love is Beautiful [4:35]6.6 Mb
6.You Might Be Surprised [3:53]5.6 Mb
7.Holdin on [4:50]6.9 Mb
8.Night Breeze [4:49]6.9 Mb
9.Valentine Love [3:48]5.4 Mb
10.Dindi [5:08]7.3 Mb
11.If You Don't Know Me by Now [4:53]7 Mb
12.Dreams of Tomorrow [4:24]6.3 Mb
13.Mother of the Future [6:06]8.7 Mb
14.The Look of Love [4:34]6.5 Mb
15.Good Thing Goin on [4:34]6.6 Mb
16.Lean on Me [5:21]7.6 Mb
17.Trust Me (bonus track) [3:50]5.4 Mb

Jean Carne "Collaborations" Album Review

A true collector's item.
This CD is by no means a greatest hits collection of Jean's work but rather a compilation of her duets and collaborations with others. It covers almost her entire career and as such is very much a collector's item.






MARY WELLS - THE BEST OF

Mary Wells - The Best of
Year: 1999


1.The One Who Really Loves You [2:31]3.6 Mb
2.You Beat Me to the Punch [2:44]3.9 Mb
3.Two Lovers [2:46]4 Mb
4.Your Old Standby [2:42]3.9 Mb
5.Whats Easy for Two is So Hard for One [2:52]4.1 Mb
6.My Guy [2:52]4.1 Mb
7.Laughing Boy [2:51]4.1 Mb
8.Once Upon A Time (Duet with Marvin Gaye) [2:30]3.6 Mb
9.I Don't Want to Take A Chance [2:48]4 Mb
10.You Lost the Sweetest Boy [2:30]3.6 Mb
11.Bye Bye Baby [2:51]4.1 Mb

Mary Wells "The Best of" Album Review

TIME MACHINE TAKES YOU BACK IN TIME
WHOA - Mary Wells really delivers and takes me back in time with all of her GREAT songs. I am really enjoying this great CD of Mary's all times favorites.
Thanks






AL GREEN - GETS NEXT TO YOU

Al Green - Gets Next to You
Year: 2003


1.I Can't Get Next to You [3:48]5.4 Mb
2.Are You Lonely for Me Baby [3:58]5.7 Mb
3.God is Standing by [3:14]4.6 Mb
4.Tired of Being Alone [2:51]4.1 Mb
5.I'm A Ram [3:47]5.4 Mb
6.Driving Wheel [2:59]4.3 Mb
7.Light My Fire [3:54]5.6 Mb
8.You Say it [2:52]4.1 Mb
9.Right Now Right Now [2:52]4.1 Mb
10.All Because [2:53]4.1 Mb
11.Ride Sally Ride (Single edit) [2:22]3.4 Mb
12.Ride Sally Ride (Full Length) [3:56]5.7 Mb
13.True Love [2:44]3.9 Mb
14.Ill Be Standing by [3:18]4.7 Mb

Al Green "Gets Next to You" Album Review

Al Greens second album
Al Green always had his own nice & distinctive style back in the day. For his second album, 1970s 'Al Green Gets Next To You', he brings a flavour that might surprise a lot of people.<p>Yes this album contains his awesome classic 'Tired Of Being Alone', but the other nine cuts here are of a hard edged fonk nature, with gritty vocals & dusty bass lines and riffs. the album kicks off with the heavy hitting Temptations cover 'I Can't Get Next To You', and also has a refreshing and quirky interpretation of 'Light My fire'. My personal cut has to be the demented Taurus dedication 'I'm A Ram' which rides the craziest bass line. Overall the whole vibe of the album is some ole fashioned Rhythm & Blues with no small sprinkling of funk.<p>Overall this is some essential 70s soul, and whilst I don't appreciate record labels cluttering albums with left overs (Takes away some of the albums punch), I do appreciate the remastering. A classic album.






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