Summer Soul
In a fit of music hunger last night I downloaded three fantastic Soul/R&B albums off of itunes.
Leela James is considered part of the Neo-soul movement. Basically taking major cues from late 60's early 70's soul. All the ladies, and plenty of the men should dig her debut full length. I stumbled upon her a while back when she released an EP with a great song on it called Music which i believe is on this album as well. I guess you could say that she has a bit more gospal then an Erikah Badhu. But still tres funky.
Next, I discovered an amazing Live Lou Rawls album called The Legendary Lou Rawls. Fantastic versions of classics and standards with exceptional live cuts featuring monologues and audience participation. This is a great collection of what makes Lou a force that time should have never forgotten.
Finally I stumbled upon the new Jamie Lidell album on Warp Records. Jamie is a white boy from london with tons of soul and production that hints at his IDM roots. This album is quite surprising coming from Warp, who have brought us rather challenging artists like Squarepusher and Aphex Twin. This shit is smooth. As Jamie put it, he just wanted to make an album that someone would want to listen to when they wake up or put on at a barbecue.
All three discs are perfect for the summer days and nights. Check em out.
Leela James is considered part of the Neo-soul movement. Basically taking major cues from late 60's early 70's soul. All the ladies, and plenty of the men should dig her debut full length. I stumbled upon her a while back when she released an EP with a great song on it called Music which i believe is on this album as well. I guess you could say that she has a bit more gospal then an Erikah Badhu. But still tres funky.
Next, I discovered an amazing Live Lou Rawls album called The Legendary Lou Rawls. Fantastic versions of classics and standards with exceptional live cuts featuring monologues and audience participation. This is a great collection of what makes Lou a force that time should have never forgotten.
Finally I stumbled upon the new Jamie Lidell album on Warp Records. Jamie is a white boy from london with tons of soul and production that hints at his IDM roots. This album is quite surprising coming from Warp, who have brought us rather challenging artists like Squarepusher and Aphex Twin. This shit is smooth. As Jamie put it, he just wanted to make an album that someone would want to listen to when they wake up or put on at a barbecue.
All three discs are perfect for the summer days and nights. Check em out.
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