LIZZ FIELDS - BY DAY BY NIGHT
Lizz Fields "By Day by Night" Album Review
Transported to another world..
This Cd with it's heavy bass lines and exquisite surprises tucked mid-way within each song, is one of my favorites. The first 3 songs are AWESOME. Many others are notable. Track #8 "Selfish Tendencies" is raw. I was so excited when I got the Cd (at work) that I ran down to the parking lot to listen to it in my car. When the CD ended, I had to "shake it off" because I was in the zone. You feel like you've stepped into someone else's life - and that's what makes her music so special. This Cd is chill, unique and unlike your typical "never hear from them again neo-soulers". If you like complex beats, tight bass lines, a unique voice and lyrics that twist and turn - then this CD is for you. You won't be disappointed!
THE STYLISTICS - THE STYLISTICS
The Stylistics "The Stylistics" Album Review
Their Harmony Is Unbelievable: Musical Ecstasy
I am maninly a rap fanatic, and I am mad young, and I ain't gone front, I know litle about this great soul group, but I will say this, this collective has some great 70's soul jams with great vocals and sweet hooks and smooth jams. Fans of Delfonics and similar groups who have not yet checked the Stylistics out should. Russel Thompkins Jr.'s mountain high falsetto is cool. "You Are Everything" is one of the best songs I have ever heard. I love how songs like this build up to a musical and vocal climax from the beginning of each verse to the wonderfully harmonic choruses. I love the simple lyrics of the song, and how deep the emotions are behind them. It is such a beautiful song. This jam along with "You Make Me Feel Brand New (my close 2nd fav here) really captivate the soul. I would like to experience the emotions the singers and writers had while creating these classics. "People Make The World Go Round" is a cool jam dealing with social issues in society. "Break Up To Make Up" is a little sadder and slower and as emotionally rich as any other here. It analyzes a rocky relationship with sweet yet somber vocals. I would have loved to grow up in a musical era with such rich songs. I love the airy chorus of "Betcha By Golly Wow" and "Stone In Love With You" and the breezy, sweet vibes they give off. "You're A Big Girl Now" is a bit upbeat and funky adressing a love interest coming of age. For some reason to me, this joint sounds cool for lowriding. If you like slower soul jams with breathtaking heavenly vocals and instruments, then this Stylistics collective has all the cool slow jams to evoke those feelings for ya boo. These songs all have a magical feel to them and define real soul music. Anyone going retro like me and exploring older soul should start with groups like The Stylistics.
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