State of Affairs

Track Listings

1. Salute to the Ladies

2. In the Hood

3. Color Line

4. Second Thoughts

5. Crabs in a Barrel

6. Woman, Lover, Friend

7. Game of Love

8. '90s News

9. Life in the '90s

10. Friends

11. My Body

12. Reunited

State of Affairs,Kool & the Gang,Curb Records,Pop,R&B,Soul,Soul/Reggae/Rhythm & Blues,Urban

State of Affairs

Tracks:

Salute To The Ladies
In The Hood
Color Line
Second Thoughts
Crabs In A Barrel
Woman, Lover, Friend
Game Of Love
90's News
Life In The 90's
Friends
My Body
Reunited

Customer Reviews:

Oldschool4ever.......2006-02-18

This is by far one of the most underrated albums in the past couple of decades. "Kool and the Gang"(reunited with phenomenal J.T Taylor) managed once again to prove themselves by releasing this incredible album. If you like their older classics, you will by all means love this one. Every song is "Kool and the Gang" at its finest, varying from slow grooves to funky dance beats. This album is a must for "Kool and the Gang" fans.

Pure Kool & The Gang Sound.......2005-06-06

State Of Affairs (1996) is the return of James « J.T. » Taylor with his former band Kool & The Gang. Right with the first track, Salute To The Ladies, you're back in the glorious years of this band, with the good rhythm and funk attitute they left with the 1986 Forever album. Taylor is back in form, his vocals are better than is 2 previous solo albums.

In The Hood and Second Thoughts were two excellent songs with an interesting commercial potential, but the album have missed of radio promotion. Color Line is a powerful story with social concerns, showing the growing maturity of the band.

This album is pure Kool & The Gang sound (like the one they develop from Ladies Night). A kind of music that is very hard to find in those days. High quality sound and a well presented booklet. If you're a Kool & The Gang fan, you need this one.

The Best Deal On The Internet.......2001-05-31

I'm waiting for Robert Stack to come on my TV one night and cover the "Unsolved Mystery" story of WHY this album went virtually unnoticed by the music industry and media worldwide!! Shame. Folks, this CD is a GEM!! ... Great material. JT Taylor shines on and on and the mix of music styles and subject matter is vast. Had this album been released in 1985 - it would have surely spawned 2-3 hits, but 1995 forgot about these guys. The chorus of the song "State Of Affairs" sticks with you and you just can't shake it. "Second Thoughts" clearly should have been the single off the album - a Babyface type mid-tempo that is extremely well written and showcases JT Taylor at his smoothest.

W-O-N-D-E-R-F-U-L!!!!!.......2001-05-12

i can't say anything about this album because it's such a great album i've ever listened before.Briefly magnificent album from our great man J.T and amazing group Kool &The Gang.what can i say anything?why are you waiting for?purchase it!!!!

One of their best.......2001-03-07

Too bad this album is underrated. It is one of their best ever. If you follow Kool & The Gang's career in the past, you'll find that they always 'progressive'. They always made new sound. Their music was a benchmark for other bands. Gone now the Hollywood Swinging era. Gone Ladies Night era. This album is the Kool & The Gang of the 90's. The closest comparison is Misled, their single hit from Emergency album. In this song you could found the 'rocky' guitar riffs. It's still a dance song, but with a touch of rock guitar. Kool & the Gang reunites with former lead singer JT Taylor. What more you'd ask?

In State of Affairs album, especially in the track Salute to the Ladies and In the Hood, you'll notice that these two tracks are further exploration of the experience they had in Misled. These two songs represents the whole album and it really worthed for only these two. I'm very sorry that this album is lack of promotion and perhaps nobody knows that this album exist. Thanks to the internet.

If you were ever a fan of Kool & the Gang in the past, then you must have this album. You won't get dissapointed.

A Sad State of Affairs
Average customer rating:

My New Life

Awesome band!

A Sad State of Affairs
My New Life
Manufacturer: Tomato Head
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Punk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music
General | Rock | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000244F7S
Release Date: 2004-06-08

Tracks:

Three Weeks
I Hate To See You Go But I Love To Watch You Leave
Let It Ride
You Can't Have An Omelette Without Breaking Some Eggs
Forever In Vain
Bad Scene, Everyone's Fault
Dime Song
A Night In December
You Wouldn't Hit A Guy With Glasses Would Ya?
Get On Like You Been Sh*t On
Friend Or Faux
A Sad State Of Affairs

Customer Reviews:

My New Life.......2005-03-16

This is a great band from San Jose, CA. This is a great cd there isnt one song on the whole thing that i dont like. Ive seen them live a couple times and there live shows are even better. Their old cd is even better its called "Wasted Year" if you ever have a chance to get either of these two cds, do it. You wont regret it, definetly worht the money.

Awesome band!.......2004-08-17

The music sticks in your head days later. Lyrics are thought provoking and well written and give one a glimpse into the souls of these talented musicians. Guitar and vocals are fun to listen to - awesome CD in total, and one everyone should have in their collection. You don't have to even love Punk to love the music of My New Life - it's timeless.

Average customer rating:

SSOA EP

Manufacturer: Spook City Records/Lumberjack
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Punk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000BLI2Z8
Release Date: 2004-05-25

Average customer rating:

Sad State of Affairs

Manufacturer: 6ft Ceiling Production
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Jazz Fusion | Jazz | Styles | Music

Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000CAFZLW
Release Date: 2004-11-16

Average customer rating:

TRACKS ARE...

Power Picks
Kelen , Picasso's Life , The Next Best Thing , State of Affairs , and Various Artists
Manufacturer: Quality
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Jazz | Styles | Music

General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000AV6S00

Product Description

12 Song compilation by different Canadian(?) artists, including, Kelen, Picasso's Life, The Next Best Thing, State of Affairs, etc.

Customer Reviews:

TRACKS ARE..........2006-07-09

1. My New Girlfriend (C4 & The Jupiter Crash)
2. Thank Heavens (Kelen)
3. Rack Of Magazines (4 Degrees K)
4. Two Of Us (Picasso's Life)
5. So Long (State Of Affairs)
6. She's The One (The Next Big Thing)
7. Don't Push Me Around (C4 And The Jupiter Crash)
8. World Alive (Kelen)
9. Foolish Pride (4 Degrees K)
10. Mystique (State Of Affairs)
11. Two Toms & Betty Olsen (Picasso's Life)
12. I Was Wrong (The Next Big Thing)

Average customer rating:

Music with a Soul
Great undiscovered artist
Great piece of music!

Critical State of Affairs

Manufacturer: Clator Butler
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000CAGBRE
Release Date: 2005-03-08

Customer Reviews:

Music with a Soul.......2006-06-03

This disc constains inspried songs of love, faith and disillusionment with the "state of affairs" in the world today; no bubble gum here. And it still rocks. Tracks such as "Out of Sight, Out of Mind," "Into the Wind" and "Midnight Train" stand out in this regard. The last several tracks comprise the "Critical State of Affairs" anthology, a thoughful reflection on contemporary life, and truly make this effort stand out.

Great undiscovered artist.......2006-04-30

If the Eagles, Yes, U2, Joe Satriani and Pink Floyd got together and decided to produce an album, they'd hire Clator Butler to write the songs. Very listenable from start to finish, A Critical State of Affairs explores nearly every aspect of Clator's immense and wide ranging talents: from songwriter and lyricist to jamming guitarist. As Randy Jackson would undoubtedly say if he could hear this album, "Dude this cat can blow. Man, he's got it going on. He does his thing dog and dude, he rocks it."

Great piece of music!.......2006-04-26

I've had this CD for several years and it makes a regular rotation through my CD player. Clator Butler has a strong voice and is a joy to listen to. His lyrics are thought-provoking and relevant to the times. He also sends a portion of his proceeds to assorted charties. Another great reason to buy!

Average customer rating:

Shokk Value
Kulture Shokk
Manufacturer: Kulture Shokk
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000CA6TDK
Release Date: 2004-11-16

Tracks:

Shokk Value Intro
Danger
Riot Squad
Fugitives
York Road Ballin'
KS Anthem
Lordy Lordy

Average customer rating:

State of Affairs

ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Compilations | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music
ASIN: B0007MR2IE
Release Date: 2004-12-14

Album Description

State Of Affairs is a fifteen track compilation that draws five hardcore bands from five different states of Australia together to represent the underdog. There are three new songs from each band with Miles Away representing West Australia, The Amity Affliction representing Queensland, Perish The Thought representing New South Wales, Hi End Audio representing South Australia and Away From Now for Victoria. Common Bond. 2004.

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