Tag: Soul
CAS NYC’s Massive Attack ‘Blue Lines’ Musical Lead-Up
Here is the low-down on the records Jason Kincade played in the musical lead-up to our Massive Attack "Blue Lines" New York session.
The Story of Donald Byrd ‘Places and Spaces’
Produced and co-written by the Mizell Brothers, this album sees trumpeter go into more funky and soulful R&B territory...
The Story of John Coltrane “Blue Train”
The music of saxophonist John Coltrane has left an indelible print on jazz and many other forms of music. His music has also influenced people spiritually as evidenced by his canonization by the African Orthodox Church in The Church of St. John Coltrane in San Francisco.
The Story of Marvin Gaye “What’s Going On”
Inflation, war, environmental degradation, overpopulation, protests and social upheaval are the themes of this seminal album. It is now over forty years since it’s release and not much has changed.
The Story of Joni Mitchell “Blue”
“Blue” is Mitchell’s first song cycle whereby all the songs interrelate in their theme of loss and transformation. Released in 1971, the album reflects the disillusionment and disenchantment felt by a generation during the closing of The Sixties.
The Story of Amy Winehouse “Back to Black”
Amy Winehouse was somewhat of an anomaly within the music biz. Despite topping the pop charts and winning a slew of awards including five Grammy Awards, an Ivor Novello, a BRIT, a MOBO and much, much more, she did not fit into the pop star mould in any shape or form.
The Story of Bob Marley and The Wailers ‘Exodus’
Released in the summer of 1977, Bob Marley and The Wailers’ ‘Exodus’ is considered one of the most important reggae albums of all time and it propelled Bob Marley into international stardom.
The Story of Grace Jones “Nightclubbing”
This is definitely my favourite Grace Jones album as not only does it include the fantastic Flash and the Pan and Iggy Pop covers but it also features my favourite ever Grace Jones song, “I’ve Done It Again”, which I believe is about reincarnation.
The Story of Stevie Wonder ‘Innervisions’
It's difficult to pick a definitive Stevie Wonder album but "Innervisions" is part of his 'Classic Period' canon and featured a musical premonition of his horrific car accident.
