Organic [Import]

Organic [Import]

Track Listings

1. Speak When Spoken To

2. Rights To You

3. Look Bored

4. Chest Pain Waltz

5. Mussolini Mind

6. Guilt Trip

7. Becky

8. Independent Way Of Life

9. Heal Me

10. Infidelity Ghost

11. Sob Story

12. Breathe

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
Organic, the new Freak Kitchen album, featuring the terrifyng Mattias IA Eklundh, is out in the open, spreading throughout the planet. On this remarkable release, the trio is joined by the amazing Bumblefoot on vocals and guitar on the track "Speak When Spoken To". This is the one that Metal Storm web site wrote, "Organic is a bit more complex and serious than their previous releases, but there are some great killers songs on this CD, and I'm sure that we will have some good moments when they play them during their upcoming tour. Mattias Eklundh is one of the best guitarists ever and believe me, Björn (drums) and Christer (bass) deserves some awards too when we hear their technical performances on the album." The cover painting is made by fabulous French expressionist Thierry Cardinet. 2005.

Tracks:

The Tackle
Little B's Poem
I Thought About You
Somewhere In The Night
Down The Hatch
Speak Low
Jeneane's Dream
My Foolish Heart
Colleen

Customer Reviews:

beautiful recording.......2006-12-30

One of the best recording of the year, with joey De Francesco the organ jazz will survive for many years.........

Incomparable musicianship from DeFrancesco & friends.......2006-11-15

There's a wind of change with Joey DeFrancesc's new "Organic Vibes" album on Concord Records - this output signals a major change in his musical direction both as a soloist, leader and organist. After many (too many?) tribute albums to and with the late great Jimmy Smith, which ended with their joint "Legacy" album on Concord Records in 2005, DeFrancesco has closed a chapter in his musical development. "It was time for change" DeFrancesco told the press. The prescription for DeFrancesco's new direction of development seems to be an obvious but surprising one - first teaming up with his regular rhythm section of the ever-swinging and tasteful Byron Landham behind the drumset and the surprisingly talented guitar rookie Jake Langley, then adding on unexpected notable musicians from their own genre - and the result is an excellent album. But DeFrancesco made an unusual decision on who to add as sidemen for "Organic Vibes" - the forth member of the group is the incomparable Bobby Hutcherson (all superlatives on him have been used by others...) on vibes and making the quintet complete with Ron Blake on saxes and flute. Jazz organ friends will remember the stunning pairing of Big John Patton's organ and Bobby Hutcherson's vibes on Patton's legendary Blue Note album "Let Em' Roll" from 1965. "Organic Vibes" takes the organ / vibes format interaction to the next level of musicality when the group is exploring the compositional territories of DeFrancesco's self penned memorable tunes like the boppish "The Tackle", the Larry Young'ish "Down The Hatch" and the lovely shuffle "Colleen". "I Thought About You" is being treated for some 9 minutes of a beautiful and stunning trio interplay between Hutcherson, DeFrancesco and Landham. On the Latin beat inspired "Little B's Poem", Ron Blake displays his proven versatility on flute with some inspiring choruses. Adding George Coleman, tenor sax, on some of the tunes gives the album another bonus.

Joey DeFrancesco comps and plays at his peak level on Jimmy Smith's personal Hammond B-3 from 1959, donated to him by the Jimmy Smith Estate, and we can hear a change in his approach of using the drawbar registrations and dynamics, registration changes and the use of the Leslie speakers. The recipe is leslie on stop, 3 first drawbars out and no chorus on the organ to obtain a "dry and straight" organ sound - and what an outstanding sounding B-3!

Great album, great performances and DeFrancesco proves again that he's the baddest jazz organ burner in the industry (together with Dr. Lonnie Smith, not to forget).

Jimmy's spirit lives on..........2006-11-03

This is serious stuff, and all the musicians are superb. After Jimmy Smith's passing, Joey carries on with passion, skill, and ingenuity.

key CLICK...........2006-06-29

again a nice piece of work from jd...however the only thing i didn't care for much was the key click mix of the organ...i like hammond b3 percussion as much as the next guy but the way it was mixed it sounded a bit too digital and too far out in the mix...that withstanding...give the cd a try...

Outstanding.......2006-04-27

This is a wonderful album. Defrancesco's restraint is powerful--he builds up tension, comps inventively, and now and then releases the tension and lets loose with some magical runs. Bobby Hutcherson is superb. I never tire of listening to him, he seems to always find new things to say. Ron Blake is solid, as is the rest of the band. THe sound production is great..this is just a wonderful session, the best CD I've purchased so far this year. It passed the most stringent test of all: when it was finished, I wanted to put it back in and start all over again. Highly recommended!

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So who cares about random no name reviewers? All music says VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
Offspring of "Bounce, Rock, Skate, Roll"
You've found it, now buy it.
a movement has begun
review from Synthesis

Mesmerizing the Ultra
Bassnectar
Manufacturer: Organic Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Tracks:

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Customer Reviews:

So who cares about random no name reviewers? All music says VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!.......2007-04-20

I am a close direct fan of Lorin's fanbase here in SF, so I appreciated but reacted to the gent who gave this 3 stars, criticizing us as some vapid, aurally illiterate retards. Thanks for that... but I realized, so who is this guy?!?!? And who am I? Is it an important step in musical history? Is it only 3 1/2?

That is up for you to decide. My two cents is that is an amazing, layered and complex album that is at the base of a new scene here in SF.. sort of combining Trip Hop with the burning man, live music jam, and carnival scene.

I adore it.

But let's all listen to a REAL reviewer... someone paid to do it. Cheers!

Whoever the guy is who records under the name Bassnectar, he's picked a perfectly apt pseudonym. His sound is equally concerned with sweetness and with heavy grooves, and on what appears to be his debut album he's managed to attract an impressive array of like-minded musicians to help him realize his uniquely funkalicious vision. KRS-One, Buckethead, Sound Tribe Sector 9, Freq Nasty, and Michael Kang (from the String Cheese Incident) all put in appearances or make mixological contributions here, and for those who like by-the-numbers politics there are spoken word interludes courtesy of Noam Chomsky and Mumia Abu-Jamal. Luckily, the music is much more thoughtful and nuanced than the political pronunciamentos -- "Blue State Riddim" combines a glitchy sort of breakbeat sound with dubbed-up snatches of vocals, "Bursting" is a funky but contemplative exercise in a sort of faintly new age techno featuring Buckethead on uncharacteristically understated guitar, and "Creation Lullabye" rips apart several vocal source tapes and throws them back together again in the context of bleepy, blippy synth-funk. Especially lovely is the slowly churning "Dubuasca," which juxtaposes gorgeous female vocals with a jittery, almost junglish glitch beat and languid, melodic bass. Almost every track on these two discs is a different variation on one man's kaleidoscopically brilliant funk conception. Very highly recommended. ~ Rick Anderson, All Music Guide

Offspring of "Bounce, Rock, Skate, Roll".......2006-09-19

Vaughan Mason has a protege! It's the next generation of funky bass. Other recommendations: Kung-Fu Breaks (CD) and Bass Check 1980-2006 by Slope (12").

You've found it, now buy it........2005-12-30

After being at a party where punks and hippies danced in a barn to techno, I knew there was something new going on I had to be a part of. It took me 8 months to find a record that grooved the way that party did, and I bought it on the spot.

What I like: most of all, that bass. Such a simple bounce, in a deep, thick tone you'd normally hear in jungle. But a song like "Blow" puts it to a hip-hop beat, without all the obsessive force of the d'n'b we all like and have already heard enough. This music is chill, but if you feel like rocking, it's gonna make you rock.

I gave it four stars instead of five because some of the album is more conventional breakbeat, but it's still pretty expertly done. Check his website for some great ambient too -- a remix of Michael Franti's "Skin of the Drum," for one. It probably deserves five anyway.

a movement has begun.......2005-11-30

If Lorin ruled the world we would love each other a lot more.

Mesmerizing the Ultra enters your ears and moves through your veins, pulsing all the while. It surrounds you, feeds you, drops you, lifts you. The most thoroughly enjoyable music. Soulful - the spirit and the laughter.

review from Synthesis.......2005-11-10

After three years of writing original tracks and remixes, DJ/producer Bassnectar has released his debut album, Mesmerizing the Ultra. Although several electronic music styles can be found on the CD, trip-hop is the most prevalent. The two discs are comprised primarily of mellow, spacey trip-hop tracks with the occasional break beat thrown in. Adding extra flavor to Mesmerizing the Ultra are songs like "Bursting," featuring Buckethead on guitar and a remix of HDC and KRS-One's "Arrival." Other special guests include Noam Chomsky's spoken word on the disc two intro and Freq Nasty's additional production of the "Everybody" remix. With its tasteful blending of hip-hop and electronica, this album will appeal to fans of both genres.

- Jason Catanzarite
Synthesis.net

Average customer rating:

JoeCockerFan
Definitely 5 Stars
Can he or can't he sing?
Cocker Revisits Classic Songs, Improves Them
Cocker Unplugged

Organic
Joe Cocker
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Customer Reviews:

JoeCockerFan.......2007-07-21

It was just as wonderful as Joe Cocker always is. I've been a fan since 1969, he's never done a bad job.

Definitely 5 Stars.......2003-04-29

Joe's intrepretation of these classics is great and there's a nice mix of songs. The stripped down arrangments are just terrific with Randy Neuman and Billy Preston, among others, supplying some electrifying music to compliment Joe'e voice. This offering has the intimate feel of a live concert.

Can he or can't he sing?.......2002-01-31

I don't think Joe Cocker is a very good singer personally, but he picks great material, good bands and extremely good back-up singers. I thought this album was one of his best. Top notch is the song 'Into The Mystic' and for a bit of comedy, listen to one of his many verions of 'You Can Put Your Hat On'.

Cocker Revisits Classic Songs, Improves Them.......2001-11-29

Most of the songs on "Organic" have been recorded previously by Cocker, but in almost every case he improves upon the original. He even adds a new verse to "You Are So Beautiful". The arrangements are stripped down and emphasize acoustic intruments, so the overall effect is like an "unplugged" album, although instead of a rough "live" sound this is a very well-produced, polished album. There are also a few selections that, as far as I know, have not previously been recorded by Cocker, such as "High Lonesome Blue" or Van Morrison's "Into The Mystic". The highlight is "Can't Find My Way Home", but the fact is, almost every song here would be a highlight on most of his other albums. This is my favorite Joe Cocker album, and if you already have many of these songs in your collection from other albums, please don't let that deter you, you'll really like what he does with those old favorites here.

Cocker Unplugged.......2001-02-10

Think of this album as "Joe Cocker Unplugged." It contains new versions of old songs, this time issued with a stripped down background that puts the emphasis on Cocker's expressive voice.

Tracks:

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You Are
Softly
The Chase
Can Your Hear Me?
Fool
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My Beloved
The Chase (F9 Mix)
Shine (F9 Mix)
You Are (Nul Device Mix)
To Kill a King (Trigger10D Mix)

Album Description

On their third full-length album, genre bending duo Hungry Lucy prove to us, yet again, that the confines of one musical style just won't contain them. "To Kill a King" seamlessly traverses the musical spectrum from somber darkwave to catchy pop without missing a beat.

Fans of Hungry Lucy's first two releases, "Apparitions" and "Glo", will not be disappointed with this fresh batch of inspired electro-organic productions crowned with Christa Belle's haunting voice.

The title track, "To Kill a King" couples a driving Depeche Mode styled production with emotional female vocals. While "Rainfall" evokes the electrified songwriter feel of Dido or even Madonna in her more contemplative moments. The uplifting vibe of "Shine" pulls together elements from around the globe with a soaring vocal melody. The melancholy "Good Girl" is a stripped down piano & vocal wonder that tugs hard at your emotions, while the pure synthetic "High Price of Mistakes" manages to sound icy cold, yet emit a warm glow all at once.

It's this type of beautiful contrast that Hungry Lucy are passionate about, and fully demonstrate on "To Kill a King". Their talent for blending the familiar with the exotic captures you at first listen and leaves you wanting more.

Customer Reviews:

Subtle gothic journey.......2006-06-13

This is the first CD by Hungry Lucy that I've listened to, and for me it was an acquired taste. On the first couple of listens I found it intriguing but not exactly compelling ... but for some reason I kept putting it back in my Discman ... and gradually and then suddenly I was loving it. The title tune is the one that sticks in your head most, but for me all the songs on this story cycle CD are memorable and unique. To me, this needs to be digested as a whole, as we follow the female protagonist in her journey from "killing" her king to forgiving him. We're traveling with this character on her internal trek. This is really not overtly "gothic" music, although it can generally be put in that category; it is sad and even somewhat mournful, and I kept envisioning medieval castles and landscapes as I listened. The title song is actually quite triumphant in tone and there are some enjoyable remixes which are actually dance-trance music. I've just gotten HL's "Apparitions" based on my love for "To Kill a King," which overall I've found to be a very nourishing, satisfying listen.

Color me surprised!.......2005-03-15

I bought this CD because I've been enjoying several of Hungry Lucy's free Amazon downloads for about a year now. The little guilt fairies were starting to poke me everytime I listened to them, so I figured it was time to purchase one of their CDs. I have to admit, when I received it and realized that the album comprised a story, I was a little skeptical -- I thought it sounded like a gimmicky concept. I popped in the CD and was very disappointed on my initial listen. It hadn't been what I'd expected -- then I listened to it again. Really listened to it. And the unexpected happened -- I found myself incredibly moved by this story of a woman escaping an abusive relationship. This album captures the feel of a dark fairy-tale, which I love. The emotions the Queen feels are not stereotypical, and the final outcome is not a fiery Hollywood cop-out. I found this to be a wonderfully sung story of betrayal and ultimate triumph through inner strength. My favorite tracks are Shine, To Kill a King, Rainfall and Good Girl but, really, the whole album is good.

I never stop respecting artists who push themselves and try something new with every release. The Hungry Lucy team set out to do this and, I feel, accomplishes their goal. I will definitely buy their next album, and I'm encouraging my friends to give this one a listen.

Disappointed. This is boring........2005-01-27

I have Hungry Lucy's first two CDs and I love them (except maybe the last couple on Apparitions which were just a bit to depressing and slow). They stayed in my car CD player for weeks when I first bought them. I was so looking forward to this new release. However, for the most part I just don't like it. It's boring. There're only perhaps a song or two that hold my attention. There isn't enough variety and some of the lyrics are a little silly. Hopefully in future releases the band will get back to songs like Alfred, Bed of Flames, In the Circle and several others on the first CDs that had a more upbeat tempo.

Inspired and beautiful.......2005-01-18

First, read Mistress of Shadows' review; she says it more eloquently than I could. Then buy this CD.

Darkwave electro-Goth at its finest!.......2004-12-22

A conceptual tale of a Queen summoning the courage from within herself to leave her unloving husband, 'To Kill A King' is Hungry Lucy's third release, and quite possibly their best endeavor yet. It's rare to come across a group that not only lives up to prior achievements but actually surpasses all expectations. Hungry Lucy just keep growing as musicians, outdoing themselves with each new album. I absolutely adore 'Apparitions' (it's destined to become an underground classic) and 'Glo', for me, was an amazing accomplishment but 'To Kill A King' is simply phenomenal and I haven't praised a record with as much fervor as this in a while. Christa Belle's vocals are sweetly enchanting, the beautiful yet melancholy lyrics contain the strongest songwriting I've heard from them thus far, and War-N-Harrison's ingenious musings are as haunting as ever. The melodies here are a lot tamer then they've been in the past but I was hardly disappointed by that. Quite the contrary, I feel their more subtle approach was a smart direction for them to take. They've proven they can do more than simply put some good beats together (and, believe me, they can!). There's still some synthy electronic stuff present, however, they've shifted gears a bit by incorporating more acoustic instruments this time around. There's even a piano solo on "A Lifetime Remains" and what sounds to me like a violin, though there's no mention of it within the credits, giving the Null Dull Mix of "You Are" a Middle Eastern flair. The song I especially love, though, is the emotional ballad, "My Beloved", including additional vocals by Alexx Reed from ThouShaltNot and Kristy Venrick from The Azoic. At first I was bummed to see there were only four remixes, unlike previous releases, but they are all so incredibly done, it was probably wise of them to merely choose the best of the best, making this a very solid album with absolutely no flaws.

To my ears this is PERFECTION. Hungry Lucy is one of the finer groups in the Gothic sub-genre today and I urge you to give them a chance if you're looking for something fresh and inventive for a change.

You won't be skipping tracks with this CD, I promise you that. Instead you'll be hitting replay, over and over again.

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Awesome CD
Laidback street soul from Hil St Soul
good steady soul
Hil St.Soul Has "Organic Soul"
Pure Organic Soul

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Customer Reviews:

Awesome CD.......2007-03-19

I had been reluctant to purchase this cd having only heard one of the songs on the radio. Once I got it and listened to it, I was pleasantly surprised. It was very good and each track was better than the last. It willl keep your head bopping and your feet tapping.

Laidback street soul from Hil St Soul.......2004-05-04

Laidback street soul from Hil St Soul, led by UK vocalist Hilary Mwelwa -- sounding really great here on this Japanese album that nicely mixes up her groove! There's a strong sound of urban London running through the tracks -- a melange of city sounds that differ nicely from the stereotypes showing up on US soul albums of this nature -- really setting the scene for Hil to open up her groove, and state her unique perspective on things. Titles include "Copasetik & Cool", which features guest work by Roots Manuva -- plus "All That (strings mix)", "What's Goin Down", "Blue Tears", "Alright", "Shine", and "Reach As One". (Reviewed at www.dustygroove.com)

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Hil St.Soul Has "Organic Soul".......2002-12-28

Hil St. Soul is one of the most talented soul singers that i've ever heard. Her song "Until You Come Back To Me" is one of the most serious soul songs that i've ever heard.The song includes strong vocals, nice lyrics, and nice production. I'd say Hil St. Soul could top most of the U.S. female R&B singers.

Pure Organic Soul.......2002-10-24

From the moment I heard "Until You Come Back To Me",I knew I wanted Hil St. Soul's CD. The first time I ever heard Hil St. Soul was on VH1 Soul. I saw the video for "Until You Come Back To Me" and I really wanted the CD afterwards.I visited Musicchoice.com a day later and found out "Soul Organic" was only available in Europe. Then I become a member of this very website and found Hil St.Soul was finally available to me... but they only had 1 left in stock.I ordered it as soon as possible and haven't stopped listening to it since!My favorite songs include "Until You Come Back To Me,For Your Love,and Paradise!"This album is a perfect for anyone who likes straight soul/r&b.

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Haters are Ratfinks
Good Stuff
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WHY BE A HATER....
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Haters are Ratfinks.......2007-07-18

This is the best metal album of this millennium, and anyone who gives this a negative review simply doesn't know what they are talking about. I have no idea how someone who claims to appreciate Metal can listen to this and not hear the underlying technicality and heaviness that exudes from this music. Seriously, this album is an enormous cybernetic entity that traverses ancient dead landscapes on colossal limbs of steel and electricity, eradicating any live that remains on this barren world.

If anyone dares to call this "crap", it is probably because it doesn't sound anything like Cradle of Lame and therefore is no good to listen to while being a B*%ch

Good Stuff.......2007-06-10

Definitely some good metal here. Vocals hit a good mid-range, avoiding the tendency to fall into the same cliched growling vocal delivery that many bands do. Solid guitar and drum work, with some memorable riffs. There are also some slower bits (usually only a matter of seconds), which are well placed, and set up the punch of their heavier stuff.

Death Metal as it should be.......2007-01-16

Lets get the vocals bit out of the way,i know as well as the next man that vocals more then anything else can make or break a band.I was disappointed to hear that former voice man sauron had left the band and where as normally i'd have bought the next Decapitated CD without giving it a second thought, i made sure i heard the new front man before buying "Organic Hallucinosis" Enough has been said over the years about how good these guys are, true masters of their instruments they have fast, bludgeoning, technically flawless and catchy Death metal off to a fine art.This album will tear you a new one! and then some,a must have in my book and to top it all off Covan not only matches the more limited Sauron, but fits in with the bands progressing sound like he'd been there from day one.

WHY BE A HATER...........2007-01-11

why all the negative comments? people expect too much, from bands that really limit themselves musically. Sure,decapitated has evolved from it original "core", but really its for the better. i have been a fan since
their debut, and im glad the old singer is gone. everyone i turned onto this band hated his vox anyway, stating he was "too cookie monster".
this album is short, but so violent and heavy, any more would make you die. track 7 is the shiznit! hands down THE BEST extreme metal of '06.
the drummer is the best of the genre, just try and prove me wrong!

The worst of all their albums.......2006-10-18

Compared to ALL of their other releases this album was a huge disappointment. The music and subject matter are far more mainstream. The dark and haunting guitar hooks are hardly there anymore and Covans (Sounds like Meshuggahs singer, not a death metal growl) vocals just can't match the pure nihilistic fury of Saurons. It's amazing that fans of the earlier Decapitated albums are rating this piece so high. Hopefully on the next album there is a return to their original, unique sound. I honestly can't believe that at the core this is the same band.....what the f**k!

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Da Bomb, Yo!

Rain & Mud & Wild & Green
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In her new release, Christine Kane opens herself up to show the many different sides of her artistry, her personality and her spirit. An organic and often raw mix of tight acoustic textures and rhythms sets down a dynamic backdrop for Christine's earthy and elegant voice, which manages to hold within its range both vulnerability and strength at the same time - much like the whole CD itself.

Christine's reverence is undeniable in several cuts on the CD. “The Way Clouds Do” describes a gritty bus ride through highway traffic while looking out on the world through the eyes of a mystic seeking change. “Times Three” reads like a biblical text and moves dramatically with the pulsing guitar work of Larry Campbell. And the powerful “The One Thing I Know” poetically and effortlessly travels back and forth between the profound and the personal.

Christine's irreverence comes out in the more humorous notes in the album. The women in her songs live by the railroad tracks, drive beat up Volkswagens and don't go to church. The laugh-out-loud cut on the CD, “No Such Thing as Girls Like That,” starts with a comical look at an MTV video and ends with a description of an aging Barbie with sagging breasts and osteoporosis. Christine's masterful treatment of such a well-worn subject secures her place among the finest humorist songwriters of her generation.

“Rain & Mud & Wild & Green” was recorded in New York City and produced by Christine and Ben Wisch, making this Christine's first CD recorded away from her home of Asheville, NC. One of the best producer/engineers of the acoustic genre, Ben Wisch has a diverse list of credits ranging from Marc Cohn to Kathy Mattea.

Customer Reviews:

Touching and Easy on the Ears.......2007-03-14

This is my first Christine Kane album and I will be buying more. I originally heard "Roses" on a Putamayo compilation and loved it. The rest of this album did not dissapoint. It only took me one listen to discern 4 or 5 new favorites, I'm going to be giving this album as a gift to many of my friends.

Good Pick Me Up Music Without Being Perky.......2004-01-23

Having lived in Asheville and gone to see Christine play at the Grey Eagle whenever possible, I pull out this CD whenever I need to feel GOOD. Her voice and music are amazing, and she has intelligent and mostly uplifting lyrics.

A guy likes her stuff, too.......2003-10-22

I know Christine Kane from this new album and her song "Off the Ground" which is on Putumayo's great _Women's Work_ CD. The latter is an all-time favorite song, so when my wife got me R&M&W&G for an anniversary present I was hoping for a lot. It has no tracks that are new total favorites, but somehow it's alway in one CD player or another around here. We've decided to add a star to my original four star rating.

It's good at work in the studio, very good at my desk, I like it in the car, and it's been on the big stereo a time or two, too. I guess I must really like the way it all fits together.

"She Don't Like Roses" is the reason for adding a star with time. It took me awhile to see how perfectly the gentle tune and musical arrangement match the characters and the sweet little story of two people finding each other.

"Times Three" is fluid and emotional without being overbearing. If you like it, you should read the strange novel by Dorothy Bryant called _The Kin of Ata Are Waiting for You_. They are two very different takes on the idea that our dreams are an important part of our personal realities.

Ms. Kane is coming to Northern California soon, and I am so looking forward to seeing at least one of her shows! I'll bring a green pen for an autograph and some green to get her other CDs.

Dec 9
P.S. She rocked, of course!

Great Stuff.......2003-10-17

This lady has real talent. I saw her tonight in concert in a small 200 seat place in Chattanooga. Christine has an easy and gentle raport with the crowd and is almost instantly likable. Then she sings, and, you are completely won over.When she wants to be funny, she is without being corny. When she wants to be serious or touching, she is able to draw the listener into her private world of emotions.Christine is a good singer and a good guitar player and an excellent song writer.This is a very good cd, but if you ever have the chance, go see her live. You will think she is singing to you.

Da Bomb, Yo!.......2003-08-22

Yo, check this...I be a rapper and I peeped this disc and this lady be fly! Her lyrics be kickin' on the fo' sheezy! I'm fin to remix her cuts and make madd money off her dope skilz!

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N'Dambi does it again
A powerful songtress, a great talent
Still the Best CD I have Bought in Awhile Yet
N'Dambi: Black Star from Planet Badu
OFF KEY? NAW "ON DECK!"

Tunin' Up & Cosignin'
N'Dambi
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Customer Reviews:

N'Dambi does it again.......2007-01-03

this is the third time i have replaced this album...don't ask...but yes it is just that good. Perfect fit for the neo-sol/jazz/scat music lover...definite must have...put it in and let it ride....

A powerful songtress, a great talent.......2006-12-02

The first thing I'd recommend to those not familiar with N'Dambi is not to expect Erykah Badu. Though the two are actually best friends, draw upon similar musical inspiration, and creative enough to write their own material, they represent two unique vocalists. With that in mind, this CD is a great intro to N'Dambi's vocal and writing gifts. Her fluency in the vocabulary of Jazz lifts many of the tracks, and is a testament to her superb artistry. The so-called "Neo-Soul" label is just too limited, to describe what she does. In addition to being a two CD set of original compositions (including remakes of songs from her first CD), the musicianship and production is top notch all the way. This is very compelling music by a gifted performer, with great passion for her art. Being an independent artist, N'Dambi is not as well known as she should be. This CD however, is for those who appreciate great talent and unbridled artistry, which towers above the 'run of the mill' stuff, that is much of today's popular music.

Still the Best CD I have Bought in Awhile Yet.......2006-09-10

I wish she would just sing w/o the gimmicky scats. The album is great nonetheless.

N'Dambi: Black Star from Planet Badu.......2005-09-16

[...]
Die-hard Erykah Badu fans all know that one of her former back-up singers and Dallas, TX, friend -- N'Dambi -- is equally bad. As in awesome. Period.

Less commercial, and perhaps more an original than the quite original Erykah, N'Dambi is arguably the ultimate Neo Soul artist for '70's Jazz-Funk fans. As in this sister's style is so intricate, she's sort of not even Neo Soul. She feels like the real deal from back in the day. From many different, better days.

These are The Six Degrees of N'Dambi, based on her superb, now classic double-CD set from 2002,
Tunin Up & Cosignin...

First Degree: Her raw emotion and adeptness with classic funk rhythms is as finely tuned as Bilal's. In fact, in some way, I consider N'Dambi the female answer to Bilal and wish these two would get together in a studio sometime. But where Bilal takes powerful hip-hop turns, N'Dambi masterfully dives into pure jazz.

Second Degree: That laid-back sound that put Erykah on the map? N'Dambi has this gift, too. They both exude a talent for a sound that says, "I'm way too busy telling you what's up here, pouring out my heart -- and having fun doing it -- to fret singing within the commercial norm." N'Dambi doesn't have a pretentious atom in her voice. Au natural and earthy.

Third Degree: Heavy (and these days rare) use of live studio musicians that jam in the style of Chaka Khan's killer band, Rufus. However, N'Dambi's band throws down serious jazz, too. There's consistently flawless bass work going on, at times reminding me of Ron Carter (the genius behind Badu's Certainly) or the spirited Marcus Miller. (Check out producer Kenneth Crouch's bananas bass in Black Star!!!) The musicanship on this double-CD is simply off the chain.

Fourth Degree: N'Dambi sometimes triggers a double-take with her pared down, plain-truth sound, "neo reincarnating" Nina Simone. (Check out Ode 2 Nina and Crazy World.) I'll even say that her unique interpretation is to purposely go flat and off into tricky keys at times. But it's cool as all get-out! Somewhat like Cassandra Wilson, N'Dambi's fearless about doing her own distinctive thing (in higher octives, though).

Fifth Degree: About that smoking band again... They take to the stratosphere two songs with a jazzy House music beat: Day Dreamer and Call Me. In both songs, the singer gets to the bottom of things. In one, getting deep inside your head to get up and get yours in life; in the other, basically asking, like Roberta Flack, Where Is the Love, baby?

Sixth Degree: With all of the above said, N'Dambi sounds precisely like... no one. Which is exactly why we dig her vibe. True to the meaning of her Muslim name, this sister's work is without a doubt, "most beautiful."

Viqi French

OFF KEY? NAW "ON DECK!".......2005-04-10

I was a bit skeptical about scooping up this CD as one cat here reviewed it and spoke of her "atrocious" vocals but I got it anyway. Now, I have an idea on why he thought that but I don't think he's well-versed in the art of "scatting." See, in scatting, you can go off key and it not really matter, just as in Jazz one gets to mess around between the more common/expected notes, called a blue note (A flatted note, especially the third or seventh note of a scale, in place of an expected major interval). Well, same thing applies in scatting...you can mess around like that all under artistic license, it's all good. Now..after saying that...

There was a time where she PURPOSELY sang out of key as a joke with her producer and it was documented as being just that from their dialogue after they finished the "riff" of the song.

Ok, now, this double CD is pretty damn strong, folks! This is a nice blend of Jazz and Neo remniscent of Ledisi's "Feeling Orange But Sometimes Blue." This is a perfect "Get-together" CD to play as you and your close friends sit back and take in the smoothness of the afternoon as it mellowly swings into the evening. Great production and N'Dambi, as always, delivers the goods vocally. Get this CD, folks. Period.

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Sorry for the ignorance, HJ
Johnson still investigating his musical roots
Hammond Organ back in a swing mode
The REAL Henry Johnson

Organic
Henry Johnson , and Nancy Wilson
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It could happen to you
Know it all
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Customer Reviews:

Sorry for the ignorance, HJ.......2007-06-28

I usually don't look at a lot reviews of Henry's recordings, but some of the younger great jazz guitarists whom I can call friends were pretty upset with this uninformed review Mr. Biringvad wrote about Mr. Johnson and this particular recording. I will start off saying to Mr. Biringvad that we get it; you don't like contemporary jazz, and that's what those recordings HJ made were, but they are not "smooth jazz" because there is a big difference between the two genres that escapes you. If you really heard the difference, you would have known this from the very beginning. HJ doesn't play "smooth jazz" and has stated the he doesn't care for it. The difference between the two is, contemporary jazz was based on the marriage of jazz improvisations on top of of contemporary grooves, and the other has no jazz improvisations. Contemporary jazz hasn't been played on the radio for over 15 years. Based on your standards, Wes' "Bumpin' On Sunset", or Stanley Turrentine's "Sanctified Sister" would be considered "smooth jazz" to you. Yet, here we have a person trying to sit in judgment of a style of music he doesn't like, or even know about.

The other things that Mr. Biringvad said were totally out of ignorance and downright insulting. What does the word, "friendly" have to do with jazz? As if there's some "unfriendly" jazz. This is a statement made out of ignorance and maybe because Mr. Biringvad is from Oslo, Norway, but we don't refer to jazz in the US in that way. Then, to call a totally straight ahead jazz recording a "smooth jazz" is a true sign of idiocy. It makes no logical sense in any way, form, or fashion. Still, one of the most offensive of Mr. Biringvad's comments were, "Johnson is a guitarist with interesting jazz chops, runs and technique, but in the end of the day he lacks a personal jazz touch and quality like you find among the top league jazz guitarists today." Here we have a complete neophyte making statements about an artist who has a personal sound identifiable enough for artists like George Benson, Dizzy Gillespie, Lonnie Smith, and Joey DeFrancesco to recognize, but because he hasn't listened to HJ's music enough, he fails to hear his personal qualities. And his ignorance about this is supposed to be HJ's problem? Unbelievable.

And last, Mr. Biringvad has never seen or heard HJ in person, yet here he is telling people about HJ's roots in jazz. Mr. Biringvad, HJ's roots started in jazz over 35 years ago. He began his career by playing with Jack McDuff, Jimmy Smith, Don Patterson, Shirley Scott, Trudy Pitts, Leon Spencer, and Groove Holmes. Oh yeah, I just saw him play with Lonnie Smith last month, does that count? Those are just the organists HJ played with. There are far too many others to list here, but this is to show that you don't have the slightest clue as to what HJ's roots are and you sure don't have the credentials to judge him as an artist.

I would suggest to Mr. Biringvad that the next time he gets the urge to write a review of someone's music, at least have the common sense to limit it to what you know because what you don't know can make you look like an idiot, and an offensive jerk, which it has. How can a guy who has an organ in his living room, doesn't play for a living, and has no musical accomplishments to speak of, decide that he can sit in judgment of others who are actively contributing to an art form? This is true arrogance indeed.

Johnson still investigating his musical roots.......2007-01-20

Many years ago I bought the smooth jazz album "Missing You" by guitarist Henry Johnson, played it a couple of times since I've heard it too many times before by other smooth jazz guitarists and stored it in my collection. Reading a critics about this album in JazzTimes, the organist Chris Foreman and singer Nancy Wilson caught my attention, not guitarist Johnson. For Johnson, "Organic" represents, according to the cd insert, a back-to-my-roots album, teaming up for a basic guitar-organ-sax-drums setup adding guest vocals by legendary Nancy Wilson on four tracks and himself, serving a mix of standards and lesser known enjoyable whistling friendly middle-of-the road tunes. Johnson is a guitarist with interesting jazz chops, runs and technique, but in the end of the day he lacks a personal jazz touch and quality like you find among the top league jazz guitarists today. What positively surprises me with Johnson on this album is his mature "Johnny Hartman like" baritone voice, which suits perfect in this musical context and arrangements without or in duet with Nancy Wilson. Organist Chris Foreman, mainly seen in jazz clubs and studio with Deep Organ Trio, has unmerited little space for playing solos since being "the engine" in this group. Nevertheless, Foreman is an ideal accompanist and time-keeper together with drummer Greg Rockingham, showing steady bass lines and tasty use of Hammond B-3 registrations. "Organic" is an easy listening well-smoothed album serving gentle and friendly straight ahead smooth jazz but the problem is it's too many of the likes in the market today. "Organic" still does not answer where Johnson's musical roots are coming from. A must only for Johnson devotees.

Hammond Organ back in a swing mode.......2003-12-25

I had to review the new CD of one of my fave guitarplayers
Here Henry have used his normal working band.THE ORGAN EXPRESS

Henry Johnson Guitar
Peter Roothaan Sax
Chris Foreman Hammond B3
Greg Rockingham Drums

and it is a very tight unit that swings heavily,,there is so much wonderful music to dig into here,,,like Henrys wonderful octave runs on the bossa "Know it all" (Wes did it on one of
his last albums)or his "Bensonish" single string runs that are
allover the place and fits so well into the concept or his
comping on the old standard "The More I see you" it has
that "bounce" that makes the music so appealing
I also like the blind hammond player Chris Foremans very tasty McDuff inspired playing..he has a tremendous time.
On top of this the whole thing is spiced up with legendary
singer Nancy Wilson..she sings duets with Henry. I had no idea
that he was a singer of this caliber.
Finally to quote George Bensons ,liner notes "Henry is always
ready to swing you into bad health"
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

The REAL Henry Johnson.......2003-10-31

You know that feeling of disappointment when you buy a new CD and after listening to the first two tracks you keeping hitting the "Forward" button looking for something better? I assure you that you will not have that problem with Organic! This is an instant "top ten" for your collection, especially if it is a collection long overdue for a fine B-3/jazz guitar sound. It's all good; smoking guitar lines augmentment by driving sax and Henry's best vocals ever (those years with Joe Williams really paid off.) Nancy Wilson adds that rare "touch of class" or perhaps I should say a "touch of classic" to this musical experience. Jazz does not get any better than this.

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Great Intro to Lotus
good shtuff
Funky Psychedelicia
The Best of 2003 - The BEST of ALL TIME
Best LiveTronica CD of the year!

Germination
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Customer Reviews:

Great Intro to Lotus.......2005-08-24

This was a good introduction to Lotus. Excellent chill-out disc.

good shtuff.......2005-02-07

This music is extremely simple.. composed of jazzy guitars and drums with quick jabs of high pitched synthesizer, I found this album a little too much to listen to all the way through the first time. There is defenitely more natural instruments than anything synthetic. The drummer is excellent, as is the guitarists, but the music in itself is a little bland if you've never heard anything like it before. After the second listening, I found it to be very relaxing. It's defenitely something you have to get used to. The melody lacks alot though, and can be repetative if it's all your focusing on is catchy electronic melodies .It defenitely requires patience. If you're looking for something upbeat and catchy like The first New deal cd, this is not for you. If you're looking for something more simple, with elements of jazz and funk with great percussion and soft organic electronic undertones and cheerful chirpy melodies, this is for you. ^_^

Funky Psychedelicia.......2004-08-30

While this is a top 10 live album, it doesn't do the live Lotus sound justice. If you have yet to see them live it will rock your f**kin' socks!

The Best of 2003 - The BEST of ALL TIME.......2004-01-05

Germination is one of my favorite albums of 2003, if not of all time. I come from a strict background of classic rock, however, I love this album. I recommend this album to ANYONE with the slightest amount of taste. I started listening to Lotus in late 2002, early 2003. When I went to Bonnaroo 2003, we took a boom box with us. Whenever we were back at our tents, we were listening to LOTUS! Most of us had never even heard them before, but we couldn't get enough. Germination is amazing! LOTUS ROCKS!

Best LiveTronica CD of the year!.......2003-12-31

The best thing about this CD is that it can work for anytime of the day in almost any setting. Background music for work or for relaxing or turn it up to really get groovin'. Beautiful music that will lift your spirits!

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