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Blue-Eyed Soulster Mayer Hawthorne Proves His Songwritingnew
These tunes are just slightly more soulful than the pop ditties that made the Rascals, the Association, and the Lovin' Spoonful '60s favorites. What's strange is how often you find yourself pressing repeat.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
L. Michael Gipson |
09-22-2009 |
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Calvin Richardson Pleasantly Reimagines Bobby Womacknew
Richardson's commitment to traditional interpretations of this popular material highlights Womack's skill as a lyricist and arranger on par with Barry White, Leon Ware and Willie Hutch -- a fact often lost because of the prominence of Womack's unique vocal ability.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
L. Michael Gipson |
09-22-2009 |
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The Revelations Create a Roof-Raising Soul Albumnew
Deep Soul owners looking for unreleased material on producer Bob Perry's 15-track set will enjoy Rell's greasy, slow drag of Carole King's "It's Too Late," Williams' ripping version of Latimore's "Let's Straighten It Out," or the oh-you-dirty-dog single "How Do I Tell Him."
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
L. Michael Gipson |
09-22-2009 |
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Darien Lifts the Gentleman-Soul Mantle on 'Walls'new
While boatloads struggle to be Stevie Wonder, Donny Hathaway or Marvin Gaye, one Mount Vernon, N.Y., artist is lifting the gentleman-soul mantle from Peabo Bryson's tight grasp.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
L. Michael Gipson |
09-22-2009 |
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Blind Boys of Alabama Founder Clarence Fountain Returns With a Soul Albumnew
Stepping Up and Stepping Out stands as an exceptional gospel and soul release that you can spin anytime, anywhere—at a family barbecue, in your car on the way to work, at home alone.
Tucson Weekly |
Jarret Keene |
08-31-2009 |
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Leela James' 'Let's Do It Again'new
Giving classic soul the kind of contemporary kick it's been crying out for, in the end Let's Do It Again only begs one question: "When?"
Houston Press |
Chris Gray |
04-28-2009 |
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Leela James' 'Let's Do It Again'new
In struts Compton, Calif.'s Leela James to reclaim the respect of American soul with a live-recorded CD of able covers, from Phyllis Hyman to James Brown.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
L. Michael Gipson |
03-18-2009 |
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'The Best of Jimmy Hughes' is a Long-Overdue Collectionnew
It only takes a verse and chorus of "I Worship the Ground You Walk On" to realize that Jimmy Hughes is one of the most criminally overlooked early maestros of the soul music explosion.
