Asante - McCoy Tyner

Advantages: The pinnacle of Coltrane's immense contribution to jazz.
Disadvantages: Inaccessible without perseverance.

...When I first listened to this album, I attempted to track what Coltrane was doing musically. This proved useless, for in a way the musical elements of 'A Love Supreme' are subordinate to the profound sense of spirituality. I'm not a religious person myself, but when listening to this album, I couldn't help but be awe-inspired by Coltrane's apparent subservience to God. He states himself that the album is a gift to God, and an expression of gratitude for the incredible talent with which he's been blessed. Coltrane uses his regular quartet on this album (the most staunch member being pianist McCoy Tyner), and although these musicians perform admirable supporting roles this is Coltrane's album from beginning to end. As I've already stated, one shouldn't listen to 'A Love Supreme' attempting to break down the musical elements... Read review

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...Does anybody remember The Real McCoy? I’m amazed how quickly they disappeared! They had brilliant songs and I still listen to their album today. Songs like 'Come and get your love', 'Love and Devotion' and 'Another Night'. Remembering that these guys first came out right at the very beginning when ‘techie’ music was coming in so yes you can still dance around to this music! Back then, it was very clubby, very in but now, the Real McCoy have been forgotten! If a member of the group should read this little opinion, I got your Album! I still listen to it!... Read review

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Advantages: Mixed genre, great melodies, sing-a-long
Disadvantages: Weak filler tracks

...--History-- The Gym Class Heroes were formed in 1999 in New York enjoying moderate success. In 2004 guitarist Milo Bonacci left the band and was replaced by current member Disashi Lumumba-Kasongo. In 2005, bassist Ryan Geise left the band and was replaced by Eric Roberts. They have released 3 albums but have only just recently broke into the UK charts with their No.3 single ‘Cupid’s Chokehold’. --Album Overview-- The band fuses rock and hip-hop to form a melodic yet edgy album with modern, socially conscious lyrics. --Tracks-- 1. The Queen and I 9/10 This song starts off and continues with atmospheric ‘spanish’ style guitars and is really sing-a-long, but in a good way. The lyrics are about a drunken women who never lets anyone approach her, and lead singer McCoy raps smoothly but also shows his capacity to sing in the bridge near... Read review

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