Spirit Tales [Clean]

Track Listings
1. I Can't Do That - Stephen Simmonds, Soulshock
2. Alone - Stephen Simmonds
3. Universe - Johan Ekelund, Henrik Janson, Per Lindvall, , , Stephen Simmonds
4. Get Down - Goran Kajfes, , Stephen Simmonds
5. I Hope You Do - Stephen Simmonds, Titiyo
6. Tears Never Dy - Lisa Nilsson, Stephen Simmonds, Esbjörn Svensson,
7. Searchin' - Janet Simmonds, Stephen Simmonds
8. 4 U - Per Lindvall, Stephen Simmonds, , Titiyo
9. If I Was Your Man - Raphael Saadiq, Stephen Simmonds
10. Let It Go - Joakim Milder, Magnus Ostrom, Stephen Simmonds, Esbjörn Svensson, Titiyo
11. One - Stephen Simmonds
12. Now Is the Time - Stephen Simmonds, Pal Svenre, Esbjörn Svensson,
13. All the People - Johan Ekelund, Stephen Simmonds, Esbjörn Svensson,
14. Judgement Day - Per Lindvall, , Janet Simmonds, Stephen Simmonds

Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com
Born to a Jamaican father and a Swedish mother and raised in Stockholm, singer-songwriter Stephen Simmonds proves on his debut release that he's perfectly at home getting to the heart of the groove. A solid and, for the most part, soulful album, Spirit Tales displays Simmonds's reverence for Stevie Wonder's bittersweet, modulating minor chord swells and love credos--in "Judgment Day," Simmonds even croons "Love is in need of love today," echoing Wonder's classic Songs in the Key of Life opener. The whole affair gets almost too derivative at times, borrowing dollops of Stevie (the hook on "Universe" mirrors "Village Ghetto Land" in the most obvious way), as well as dabs from the Beatles (the piano loop from "One" sounds just like the intro on "Let It Be") and smidgens from D'Angelo (the syncopated "If I Was Your Man," though it makes sense since the ubiquitous Raphael Saadiq co-wrote it). But ultimately, Simmonds pulls through and comes across as a passionate, driven performer who will, hopefully, find his own style in albums to come. --Sylvia W. Chan

Spirit Tales,Stephen Simmonds,Priority Records,Pop,R&B,Soul/Reggae/Rhythm & Blues,Southern Rap

Spirit Tales [Clean]

Spirit Tales [Clean]
Spirit Tales
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Absolutely Brilliant!
  • message music
  • Diamon in the Rough
  • Money well spent
  • Spirited Away
 Spirit Tales
Stephen Simmonds
Manufacturer: Priority Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00004Y6MF
Release Date: 2000-09-19

Tracks:

  1. I Can't Do That
  2. Alone
  3. Universe
  4. Get Down
  5. I Hope U Do
  6. Tears Never Dry
  7. Searchin'
  8. 4U
  9. If I Was Your Man
  10. Let It Go
  11. One
  12. Now's The Time
  13. All The People
  14. Judgement Day

Amazon.com

Born to a Jamaican father and a Swedish mother and raised in Stockholm, singer-songwriter Stephen Simmonds proves on his debut release that he's perfectly at home getting to the heart of the groove. A solid and, for the most part, soulful album, Spirit Tales displays Simmonds's reverence for Stevie Wonder's bittersweet, modulating minor chord swells and love credos--in "Judgment Day," Simmonds even croons "Love is in need of love today," echoing Wonder's classic Songs in the Key of Life opener. The whole affair gets almost too derivative at times, borrowing dollops of Stevie (the hook on "Universe" mirrors "Village Ghetto Land" in the most obvious way), as well as dabs from the Beatles (the piano loop from "One" sounds just like the intro on "Let It Be") and smidgens from D'Angelo (the syncopated "If I Was Your Man," though it makes sense since the ubiquitous Raphael Saadiq co-wrote it). But ultimately, Simmonds pulls through and comes across as a passionate, driven performer who will, hopefully, find his own style in albums to come. --Sylvia W. Chan

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Absolutely Brilliant!.......2007-04-15

Spirit Tales is one of my all time favorites. I fell in love with this cd at first listen. Stephen's ultra-smooth, intoxicating vocals bear wisdom and refreshing vulnerability with lyrics that are infinitely more engaging than most of today's R&B and Neo/Alternative Soul.

I had the privilege of meeting Stephen and seeing him in concert in his hometown Stockholm a few years ago and was completely blown away. If you've attended one of his concerts, you know his live performance is an amazing experience.

Stephen is still creating and releasing great music on his own record label. Visit his website for the latest news and cds including "For Father" (2002), "This Must Be Ground" (2004), "Live At Polstjärnan" (2006).

5 out of 5 stars message music.......2006-09-01

I LOVE THIS CD. STEPHEN SIMMONDS SINGS OF UNIVERSAL LOVE IN THE SWEETEST VOICE. THE MUSICAL ARRANGEMENT IS EXCELLENT. I DARE YOU TO PUT THIS CD IN YOUR CAR STEREO AND JUST DRIVE...YOU WILL FEEL REFRESHED, ENERGIZED AND FIND YOURSELF IN A PLACE YOU HAVE NOT VENTURED BEFORE.

5 out of 5 stars Diamon in the Rough.......2006-06-05

This album is absolutely SUPERB with a capital S for Stephen Simmonds. As a musician, I have to say this was an excellent first offering from this talented young artist. A friend I was visiting played one of the songs & I was at first intrigued but then I heard a couple others & I was hooked. I searched far & wide in all the obvious places but to no avail. I intended on downloading from iTunes but discovered 1 of the songs I really liked was excluded. Therefore I ended up having to order off Åmazon & it was there that I saw all the positive reviews. I can't for the life of me figure out why this album hasn't done better then it has here in the US. Anyone who thinks this album is not one of the best releases of a known or little known artist in the 21st century has got to be one narrow minded idiot, a mindless automaton or deaf or all of the above. He's got it all - beautiful voice, writing skills up the ying-yang, imagination, depth, dimension, Oh & did I mention he plays several instruments. And as for those who say he sounds like this one or that. . . . well, come on - let's be real!! Every artists sounds a little like someone these days - even the so-called greats sounded like someone coming before them. It's almost impossible not to be influenced to some measure when you've grown up listening to western music. So that's a poor argument. There are indeed fleeting moments where he reminds me of others (not just in voice but writing too): Simply Red, Eric Benet, KEM, Seal, Stevie Wonder etc. However, its clear he is who he is. He definitely has his own identity & I like it. What he manages to do is embrace some of those familiar sounds & manipulate it to his liking, then he stirs it up & churns it out into an unbelivable brew that never looses its punch & leaves you savoring every taste from beginning to end. DEFINITELY BUY THIS ALBUM - YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED!!.

5 out of 5 stars Money well spent.......2006-02-14

Consider whats on the radio, on the video shows, in your cd player, and mp3 player...what are your friends listening to? Have you paid too much for albums that you hardly listen to?
For 65 cents, this is a chance you need to take. The album has 14 tracks and just keep telling yourself that you will find at least one song that'll move you. That's less than 6 cents a track for the risk you take AND you have it delivered to you.
For real, this album was such a surprise, I just had to share it with everyone I know that appreciates good smooth R&B-esque, trip-hoppy, sade-like, laid-back soul, really mellow-grooves...what adjective did I miss?
This is neo-soul. Its nothing original but what it IS, is a tasteful blend of "good vibe" music. Very atmospheric, cool echoes, fresh fitting vocals...sounds great on a good system.
get it, you wont regret it. they're practically giving it away, but not me. I'm keeping mine as proof.

5 out of 5 stars Spirited Away.......2005-11-02

The first single I heard off this album ("I can't do that") was a nice track, it had a smooth beat, decent lyrics but what I fell for was Stephens voice, I spent most of the song wondering where he came from and why hadn't I heard about him before. After I bought this cd and had a chance to listen to it intimately, it didn't take long for me to decide that that first single was nothing compared to the rest of the tracks on the album. Stephen's voice is clean and full of conviction, you'll fall in love with it. Buy this cd and his others, you won't be sorry.
Hail to the Chief
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Hail To the Thief!
  • Hail to the Chief
  • Another Great Altissimo! Release
  • Hail to the Chief
 Hail to the Chief

Manufacturer: Altissimo Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0006SSP6C
Release Date: 2005-01-11

Tracks:

  1. President Garfield's Inaugural March
  2. The Star Spangled Banner (Historic Arrangement)
  3. Inaugural Address Excerpt Franklin D. Roosevelt
  4. March "Franklin D. Roosevelt"
  5. Auld Lang Syne
  6. Thomas Jefferson March
  7. The Blue Danube Waltz
  8. The President's March (Hail Columbia)
  9. Inaugural Address Excerpt Harry Truman
  10. The Sleeping Beauty Waltz
  11. Easter Monday on the White House Lawn
  12. Hungarian Dance #3
  13. The Pride of the Wolverines
  14. The Maple Leaf Rag (Historic 1906 Recording)
  15. Inaugural Address Excerpt Dwight Eisenhower
  16. Listen to the Mockingbird
  17. The Marseillaise
  18. Solemn March
  19. Presidential Polonaise
  20. The March from the Nutcracker Suite
  21. Inaugural Address Excerpt John F. Kennedy
  22. Guadalcanal March from Victory at Sea
  23. Hail to the Spirit of Liberty
  24. Eternal Father (The Navy Hymn)
  25. A Message from President Ronald Reagan
  26. Hail to the Chief

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Hail To the Thief!.......2005-08-06

Despite the fact that most of our presidents are not worth remembering in music; this is none the less an interesting CD. Altissimo! has done its usualy bit of culling through the Marine Band library to dig out enough appropriate pieces to put together on one CD. No original recordings here! We should be glad that its a full length selection of over 60 mins for a change, instead of the old 45 min. cheats in the past! Still, the different sound qualities of the various tracks is distracting at times.

Most labels when they combine different recordings together usually list the recording date and who conducted the band at that time. Altissimo! has not graduated to that level of professionalism in their products yet. Hence we just get The US Marine Band, not when it was recorded and who might be directing it!

Fortunately, the quality of the Marine Band is so good that it does not matter what Altissimo! does in putting together a CD. That said, the music provides an interesting chronology of ceremonial music played at the White House over the years. The linear notes are an improvment over the past, when little or nothing was provided. All and all, not bad from what we have come to expect from Altissimo!

4 out of 5 stars Hail to the Chief.......2005-02-02

Hail to the Chief is the latest of about twenty-seven CDs offered by "Altissimo!", which offer recordings of the USA's fine military service musical organizations. Until Altissimo!, these recording were very rare and just about impossible to find. Thanks to Altissimo! every one can appreciate and enjoy the fine music of these top-notch musical organizations.
The program in Hail to the Chief is a tribute to our presidents. It is a varied program that shows the depth of the music played by one of America's oldest, established in 1798, and finest musical organizations, the United States Marine Band. This CD contains twenty-one marches and other classical numbers from Sousa to Strauss to Tchaikovsky. Some of the music in the CD is rare and for this reason alone of interest to music history buffs. One of these selections is a recording of the "Star-Spangled Banner" using the earliest published arrangement (1814) of the anthem. Another is the "Solemn March" played at Lincoln's funeral. Also included a rarely recorded Sousa piece, "Easter Monday on the White House Lawn." There is also an historic 1906 recording of Scott Joplin's "Maple Leaf Rag."
The recording also contains excerpts from speeches made by five of our presidents four of which were from inaugural addresses. The program notes explain the musical selections and how each was of interest to the various presidents.
The only negative, and it is not with the CD itself, is that the program notes do not include recording dates, where recorded and who the conductor of the band was. I highly recommend this CD to all interested in the America's patriotic music as well as the serious collector of military music and those interested in the musical roots of our country.
George Barkman

5 out of 5 stars Another Great Altissimo! Release.......2005-01-13

Listening to the latest CD from Altissimo! brought pleasure to my ears. Whether you like listening to ballads, waltzes, Hungarian Dances, or marches you will find something on this CD that you will love to listen to. This wonderful compilation presents the listener with music favored by 23 of our United States Presidents, and includes bonus tracks of excerpts from four inaugural speeches.

5 out of 5 stars Hail to the Chief.......2005-01-11

Hail to the Chief is unique, educational and without question, absolutely wonderful!

I was initially puzzled by the selections but as I began to listen and read the short narrative that is offered I started to realize I was being taken on a very different trip through American history. Consequently, the impact of the program had a totally unexpected and fascinating effect.

I was not just mesmerized by the sounds I heard, the arrangements which were presented or the memorable utterances of some of our Chief Executives. I was completely entranced by the realization that these men and others who had held the office of President of the United States, had listened and reacted to the same music the CD offers. It gave me an insight into their humanity that text books cannot provide.

As an example, I hadn't known the original sheet music for the "Star Spangled Banner" was arranged differently from the way we listen to it today --- who know how many Americans heard it played that way?

I had never actually thought about the fact that Washington might have actually heard "Hail Columbia" played, just as I was hearing it.

I was a bit startled that Chester Arthur commanded Sousa to compose what became the "Presidential Polonaise" and tried to imagine how much pressure he, (Sousa), must have felt in doing the President's bidding. (By the way, after listening to that unquestionably superb composition of the "March King", I must admit despite its delightful sound, I'm very pleased that we no longer use that as the official march of the President and we have returned to "Hail to the Chief".)

I vividly recall watching the casket of President Kennedy being carried over the steps of the Capitol and listening to "The Navy Hymn" and the music recaptured that moment as if it was yesterday.

It wasn't solely the music I savored but it was also the historical images they engendered. Indeed, music affects all "ages"!

The CD is a professional product that will hopefully be enjoyed by thousands for many years to come.
Celtic Spirit: Tales of the Soul
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Simply Engrossing
 Celtic Spirit: Tales of the Soul
Fiona Joyce , Dagda , and Melanie O'Reilly
Manufacturer: Celtic Tales
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ASIN: B00000IGVV
Release Date: 1998-11-03

Tracks:

  1. This Eden - Fiona Joyce
  2. Criost Liom - Dagda
  3. Oilean Draiochta - Melanie O'Reilly
  4. Together - Orla
  5. Glendalough - Graham Kin
  6. Glide - Mark Dignam
  7. Caoincadh Na D Tri Mhuire - Na Fili
  8. Jerusalem - Bruce Abrams
  9. Trees - Fiona Joyce
  10. Countess Grove - Mark Dignam

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Simply Engrossing.......2005-06-28

This CD was very well thought out in form, structure, character and an enchanting feature with each track that seemed to take you deeper and deeper into an "Excalibur" style story. For those of you who saw Excalibur, you know exactly what I'm typing about. I recommend this for anybody.
Far from the Madding Crowd/Dusky Sally/The Awakening
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Very nice neo-classical scores
  • Simply charming...
 Far from the Madding Crowd/Dusky Sally/The Awakening
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ASIN: B00004RD3G
Release Date: 2000-01-01

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  15. The Awakening: When I Touch the Keys--Emily Skinner, Ann Hampton Callaway
  16. The Awakening: After Midnight--David Masenheimer, Peter Lockyer, Doug LaBrecque
  17. The Awakening: Fairy Tales--Peter Lockyer, Emily Skinner
  18. The Awakening: You Are the Sea--Emily Skinner, Ensemble

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Very nice neo-classical scores.......2006-12-06

There are some very nice art songs in these 3 musicals. Unlike Sondheim or Guettel, the songs follow quite traditional classical patterns and make for very nice but unchallenging listening.

5 out of 5 stars Simply charming..........2002-07-14

These excerpts of the original musicals by Gary Schocker are simply a pleasure to listen to. This shows once more, that Musical Theatre litterature can range in a wide variety of styles. Far From the Madding Crowd is like a cross between The Secret Garden and Riverdance, complimented by the fantastic voices of Liz Callaway, Brian d'Arcy James, Victoria Clark, Emily Skinner, and many more. A must for any Musical Theatre lover who is constantly seeking the songs that "no one has yet heard".
A Box of Sousa
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • A Box Of Brilliance
 A Box of Sousa

Manufacturer: Altissimo Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005Y7U0
Release Date: 2001-10-16

Tracks:

  1. Semper Fidelis
  2. Presidential Polonaise
  3. Manhattan Beach March
  4. Comrades of the Legion March
  5. Saber and Spurs March
  6. Gridiron Club March
  7. King Cotton March
  8. Easter Monday on the White House Lawn
  9. Who's Who in Navy Blue March
  10. Invincible Eagle March
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  12. Washington Post March (1890)
  13. Washington Post March (1988)
  14. Stars and Stripes Forever [Live]
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  17. Reine de la Mer
  18. Sound Off
  19. Royal Welch Fusiliers
  20. By the Light of the Polar Star
  21. Beneath the Southern Cross
  22. Mars and Venus
  23. Gallant Seventh
  24. Thunderer March [Historic 1896 Recording]
  25. Fairest of the Fair
  26. Hands Across the Sea
  27. Diplomat
  28. Rifle Regiment
  29. Occidental
  30. Riders for the Flag
  31. Hail to the Spirit of Liberty
  32. High School Cadets
  33. Boy Scouts of America
  34. Picador
  35. Directorate
  36. Black Horse Troop
  37. Nobles of the Mystic Shrine
  38. Beau Ideal
  39. Belle of Chicago
  40. Corcoran Cadets
  41. National Game
  42. Loyal Legion
  43. Liberty Bell
  44. Liberty Bell [Historic 1894 Recording]
  45. Century of Progress
  46. Atlantic City Pageant
  47. Free Lance
  48. Glory of the Yankee Navy
  49. March of the Mitten Men
  50. Minnesota March
  51. Northern Pines
  52. Our Flirtations
  53. Pride of the Wolverines
  54. Solid Men to the Front
  55. White Rose
  56. Bullets and Bayonets
  57. In the Land of the Golden Fleece
  58. Pathfinder of Panama
  59. Liberty Loan
  60. Peaches and Cream
  61. National Fencibles [Historic 1890 Recording]

Album Description

Box Set of 4 CDs by The United States Marine Band.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars A Box Of Brilliance.......2004-01-13

Brilliant is a good word for this set of must have band classics, all of these songs are as american as apple pie. Its a must have for any true patriot or band lover. Sousa is the Motzart of the marchign band world and truly this capture so much more than any other collection.
Tales of the African Spirit: Space and Tranquility
Average customer rating: Not rated
    		Tales of the African Spirit: Space and Tranquility
    Various Artists
    Manufacturer: Sheer Legacy
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    GeneralGeneral | Africa | International | Styles | Music
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    ASIN: B000N3STOI
    Release Date: 2007-03-13

    Tracks:

    1. Kubu
    2. Sacred Waters - Timeless
    3. Shimishweni
    4. Mpumalanga
    5. Sad Melody - Nibs Van Der Spuy
    6. Bamandulo - Phinda
    7. At The Station
    8. Emakhaya
    9. Xiguba Xaba Yingwane - Gingirikani
    10. Thokgo - Sakhile
    11. Iklanganile Iafrika - Gito Baloi
    12. New Horizon - Timeless
    13. Izwi Lokuqala
    14. Wind In The Pines - Tony Cox
    15. African Woods
    16. Indlela
    17. Murundzi Wa
    18. Uta Fika Afrika - Jeff Maluleke
    19. Mawere Kongonya
    20. Gito - Nibs Van Der Spuy
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    Classical Relaxation Meditation
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      		Classical Relaxation Meditation

      Manufacturer: Delta
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      Release Date: 2000-07-13
      John Philip Sousa: Music for Wind Band, Vols. 1-5 (Box Set)
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
      • Sousa Authenticity
      		 John Philip Sousa: Music for Wind Band, Vols. 1-5 (Box Set)

      Manufacturer: Naxos American
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B0002TNI8A
      Release Date: 2004-09-21

      Album Description

      This five CD box set to commemorate Sousa's sesquicentennial includes Volumes 1-5 in this ongoing American Classics series. Highlights include: Looking Upward Suite, King Cotton, The Fairest of the Fair, The National Game, The Glory of the Yankee Navy, The Atlantic City Pageant, Cubaland, Semper Fidelis and The Stars and Stripes Forever.

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars Sousa Authenticity.......2006-11-01

      My review as stated separately for Volume V in this series goes for this boxed set even more emphatically!
      York, Maine: Fin des siècles (Twelve Études-Tableaux for Piano)
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        Manufacturer: Master Musicians Col
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

        GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
        ASIN: B000004AG4
        Release Date: 1995-09-22
        Spirit Tales
        Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
        • Stephen Simmonds... the real deal!
        • A Talented Brotha ---Don't SLEEP ON HIM ANY LONGER
        • Spituraly Lifiting
        		 Spirit Tales
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        Manufacturer: V2
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

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        ASIN: B00005HQDO
        Release Date: 2000-11-22

        Tracks:

        1. I Can't Do That
        2. Alone
        3. Universe
        4. Get Down
        5. I Hope U Do
        6. Tears Never Dry
        7. Searchin
        8. 4u
        9. If I Was Your Man
        10. Let It Go
        11. One
        12. Now's The Time
        13. All The People
        14. Judgement Day
        15. Alone (Funkyman Remix)

        Album Details

        Japanese Version featuring a Bonus Track

        Customer Reviews:

        5 out of 5 stars Stephen Simmonds... the real deal!.......2006-05-20

        This is one of the best of the best in hidden treasures. It was released in several countries under different album titles: Spirit Tales & Alone, with all of them being slightly different of each other by one or two tracks. It is truly a shame that more folks don't know of Stephen Simmonds. This brotha is the real deal! He writes, composes and performs on every track with a rich & soulful vibe. If you want a tastefully comprised album to chill and mellow out to, this is one to add to your collection. No disappointments here!

        5 out of 5 stars A Talented Brotha ---Don't SLEEP ON HIM ANY LONGER.......2003-08-30

        I bought this album based on a review I read in Vibe Magazine back in 1997 and have not stopped spinning this CD. If you are true music fan I am sue you have your playlist of music you listen to on a regular basis and this CD is one of those on my list. This is another artist who was slept on because of the emergence of the Hip Hop scene which is cool but it's not the end all of soul music or R & B for that matter. Stephen Simmonds music and voice our fresh,innovatie, original and it is difficult to draw comparisons to other artist. He has released a new CD called "For Father" and you can purhcase it from his website DON"T SLEEP on this Brotha any longer!

        5 out of 5 stars Spituraly Lifiting.......2001-08-23

        In these day's and times Hip-Hop Music has seemed to dominate our local air waves and record stores. During Rap Music's finest hour Profile Records was right in the thick of it with Run DMC, Rob Base and DJ Easy Rock and others. With the resurgence of R/B Soul music Profile is back at 'cha again with Stephen Simmonds. Folks This album is bad through and through!

        This album is definitely of an Euro-Soul flava. Not since Soul 2 Soul, Loose Ends or Incognito have I heard such a well put together album of songs and a collective arrangement of melody. Stephen Simmonds is certainly a brother in tune with his spirit.

        Soul Music:

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