Monday, December 17, 2007

Soulhead "Naked", Ray Parker Jr. "I'm Free", Stephanie Mills "Gold", Dexter Myers "ROCKETLOVE34"

SOULHEAD - NAKED

Soulhead - Naked
Year: 2006


1.Birth-intro [1:00]1.4 Mb
2.Fiesta [4:09]6.6 Mb
3.One More Time [3:45]6.1 Mb
4.Sparkle Train [4:18]7.5 Mb
5.Breath-Interlude [0:25]0.6 Mb
6.Yume No Naka [4:05]6.4 Mb
7.Meaning [4:36]7.6 Mb
8.One Love-Skit [0:42]0.8 Mb
9.Anata [4:42]7.6 Mb
10.Touch-Interlude [1:14]2 Mb
11.Soulhead is Back [3:30]5.8 Mb
12.Don't U Think [3:38]6.2 Mb
13.XXX featuring Koda Kumi [4:11]7.2 Mb
14.Whachagonado [3:55]6.2 Mb
15.Got to Leave [4:34]7.7 Mb
16.Pray [4:32]6.9 Mb
17.Nature-Iinterlude [1:16]1.9 Mb
18.Furusato [5:08]8.4 Mb

Soulhead "Naked" Album Review

"Naked" has something for everyone!
I am in love with this entire cd. The ultra talent sister duo who make up Soulhead really have a soulful sound and truly know what r&b is! Both Yoshika and Tsugumi have beautiful voices and they blend together so nicely. They write beautifully and I believe they would make it big in the US if they released some tunes in English. My favorite on this cd is "XXX" (No. 13 feat. Kumi Koda) but as I mentioned, I love the entire cd. "Furusato" (No. 18) is a beautiful ballad sang entirely in Japanese. The only addition I would add is just a little American accent coaching for some of the English word pronunciations on "Fiesta" (No.2) and "Soulhead is Back" (No.11). Other than that, this cd is Perfect. I don't know if America is ready for a mix of English and Japanese lyrics/rap/urban/R&B/hiphop/funk/ but it seems to be working for Latinos with English and Spanish. "Naked" has something for everyone whether you want to relax and put your feet up or get up and dance. I highly recommend it. I can't wait to get the live DVD version.

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RAY PARKER JR. - I'M FREE

Ray Parker Jr. - I'm Free
Year: 2006


1.Mexico [4:06]7 Mb
2.Glass of Wine [3:33]5.4 Mb
3.Middle Age Crisis [4:20]6.8 Mb
4.Mismaloya Beach [4:05]6.5 Mb
5.The Guitar Man [4:07]6.6 Mb
6.I'm Free [4:04]5.8 Mb
7.Rum Punch [4:17]6.7 Mb
8.Sunset Ray [4:06]6.7 Mb
9.Forgive Me [4:10]6.7 Mb
10.The Book [4:22]7 Mb
11.Gibbons Theme [4:09]6.8 Mb

Ray Parker Jr. "I'm Free" Album Review

Well Worth the Wait!
I've always been a fan but this CD shows he hasn't lost a beat! The title says it all!






STEPHANIE MILLS - GOLD

Stephanie Mills - Gold
Year: 2006


1.Whatcha Gonna Do with My Lovin [4:05]6.5 Mb
2.Put Your Body in it [4:04]6.7 Mb
3.You Can Get Over [4:58]8.1 Mb
4.Feel the Fire [4:56]7.2 Mb
5.Better than Ever [3:48]6.1 Mb
6.Sweet Sensation [4:29]7.2 Mb
7.Never Knew Love Like this Before [5:28]8.5 Mb
8.Two Hearts (featuring Teddy Pendergrass) [6:00]9.4 Mb
9.Night Games [5:44]8.9 Mb
10.Last Night [4:28]6.6 Mb
11.Keep Away Girls [4:51]7.7 Mb
12.You Can't Run from My Love [7:24]12.4 Mb
13.Wailin [2:47]4.4 Mb
14.Pilot Error (Single version) [4:26]7.3 Mb
15.His Name is Micheal [3:19]5 Mb
16.How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore [4:10]6.4 Mb
17.The Medicine Song [4:52]8.2 Mb
18.Stand Back (Single version) [3:56]6.7 Mb
19.I Have Learned to Respect the Power [3:54]6.3 Mb
20.Rising Desire (Single version) [4:35]7.4 Mb
21.I Feel Good All Over [4:13]6.6 Mb
22.A Rush on Me (Single version) [4:29]7.3 Mb
23.Secret Lady (Single version) [4:39]7.4 Mb
24.If I were Your Woman [4:36]7 Mb
25.Where is the Love [4:42]7.7 Mb
26.Something in the Way [4:29]7 Mb
27.Home [5:24]8.5 Mb
28.Comfort of A Man (Single version) [4:43]6.9 Mb
29.Real Love (Single version) [4:17]6.3 Mb
30.All Day All Night [4:08]6.9 Mb

Stephanie Mills "Gold" Album Review

Lots of Gold, but a bit of silver and bronze, too.
I agree with the other reviewers that this double-disc set is the most comprehensive Stephanie Mills collection issued to date. Most of the time this is a good thing, but a few of the tracks are clearly not in the same league as her most memorable cuts (blame it on lesser songs and dated 1980s production, not on Stephanie's consistently strong vocals). That explains my 4-star rating. Let me add a couple of points:

1) This set covers not only her early 20th Century and Casablanca label albums, but also the later MCA period, plus there's some non-lp cuts and remixes. It's great to have tracks such as "Whatcha Gonna Do" and "A Rush On Me" under one roof.

2) Although this disc does have several new-to-CD extended versions (including "You Can't Run..."), most of the classic Mtume/Lucas productions in particular are heard in their regular album versions (e.g., "Whatcha...," "Put Your Body In It"). THE BEST OF (Funk Essentials) is the place to go to get the recommended longer versions.

3) James Mtume and Reggie Lucas have always been among my favorite progressive musicians via their period with Miles Davis. Although they take a considerably different approach to their production work, their best efforts -- including here on much of disc one -- stand the test of time remarkably well, and I'd say are the highlights of this collection.

Despite the occasional drop in overall quality, GOLD is still a highly recommended place to get the best overall recap of Stephanie's classic albums.

Video Stephanie Mills - Edge Of A Razor (Solid Gold)

From Her Album "I've Got The Cure" In 1984...Performed On The Solid Gold TV Show






DEXTER MYERS - ROCKETLOVE34

1.Super Star [4:06]6.5 Mb
2.Voicemail [4:50]7 Mb
3.Obsession [3:38]5.6 Mb
4.Ask Me [4:44]7.6 Mb
5.Forever-Whatever [3:38]5.9 Mb
6.ROCKETLOVE34 [4:44]6.1 Mb
7.Made for Love [4:03]6.1 Mb
8.You Got [4:14]6.3 Mb
9.Glow [3:19]5.4 Mb
10.They All Want You [3:55]6.7 Mb
11.World Peace [4:29]6.3 Mb

Dexter Myers "ROCKETLOVE34" Album Review

Review
He blends R&B,Funk,Jazz,Rock and Latin rhythms in a most compelling way. A smooth vocal performance and provocative songwriting compliment his self-described ‘Eclectic Soul’. It’s like Maxwell but more pop. Like Seal with a more soulful edge. Like Lenny Kravitz but more urban. Step outside the box and taste a brand new flavor of Alternative Soul…

Video Dexter Myers Live @ Coda NYC

Dexter Myers performs one of the fan favorite songs from the RocketLove34 album






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