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Sorry to be so slow in responding to your post, mr dave. TBH, I was intimidated by such a knowledgeable comment about an artist and genre that I`m not familiar with !
I can at least say that I enjoyed this album a lot, even though at first I had hoped for something a bit rougher and more powerful. But I quickly came to appreciate the considered, and considerate, musicianship that has gone into this album. None of the players are swept away into crass, ego-tripping solos; they`re always working together as an ensemble that maintains a consistent but varied sound right the way through the album. No weak tracks here; just different ones catching your attention at each play through, like the irresistible beat of “ 54-46 was my number” or the delicacy of the title track. On ”Surfin`” piano player Monty even weaves in a really famous bit of classical music. I wonder if anyone can put a name to it for me?
Trying to remedy my ignorance a little, I dug into ER`s past achievements, and came across this 1970 Rocksteady song, “an anthem of the Rastafarian movement,” which ER arranged, and so is perhaps playing guitar on :
Not all the words are clear, so they are worth quoting:-
Quote:
By the rivers of Babylon, Where he sat down, And there he wept When he remembered Zion. Oh, the wicked carried us away in captivity, Required from us a song, How can we sing King Alpha's song in a strange land?
So, let the words of our mouth And the meditations of our heart Be acceptable in Thy sight. Oh, verai!
__________________ "Am I enjoying this moment? I know of it and perhaps that is enough." - Sybille Bedford, 1953
I can at least say that I enjoyed this album a lot, even though at first I had hoped for something a bit rougher and more powerful. But I quickly came to appreciate the considered, and considerate, musicianship that has gone into this album. None of the players are swept away into crass, ego-tripping solos; they`re always working together as an ensemble that maintains a consistent but varied sound right the way through the album.
I've been meaning to add to this thread but you have pretty much said it all there. I wasn't really blown away or anything but he is good at what he does. I was familiar with the St. Germain track so when Mr Dave mentioned the connection it was instantly recognisable as Ernest Ranglin. In all I'd say good but not essential.
Hybrid Mode