Electric Dreams - John McLaughlin/One Truth Band

Advantages: Beautiful and relaxing. An outstanding band.
Disadvantages: A little short.

...This 1969 Miles Davis effort was one of his first explorations of electric sounds, and it would have been understandable if he had stopped after this outstanding album. It is short, clocking in at only forty minutes, but what a forty minutes it is. The music has a great feeling of space and relaxation, and it has an ambient feel. This does not detract from the fine solo work that Miles, Wayne Shorter and the rest of the band, however. Tony Williams is in particularly fine form on the drum kit, and John McLaughlin's guitar work is sublime. If you have never experienced Miles' electric period before, this would be a perfect starting point, since it is groundbreaking without being overly challenging, like Bitches Brew.... Read review

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Advantages: Ideal example of Miles' style at the time - funky and fun.
Disadvantages: Not for everyone (but definitely worth a shot)

..., and he tells of how whites resented this. Regardless of the complicated history of Johnson - thrown fights, the suicide of his wife, conviction for violating a slavery law (a frame up, says Miles) - the music on this disc surely does him justice. The Music This disc gets the best of both worlds - it is typical Miles rock-jazz fusion from the period, but since it was a film score, it is infinitely more accessible than "Bitches Brew". It begins with rocky drums and a funky bass line. Michael Henderson is on fine form on the Fender bass throughout the album, as is John McLaughlin on electric guitar. The two combine with Bill Cobham's relentless drum beat to get a real groove to the first track - Miles waits through two minutes of the rhythm section before playing. When he does, it is unmistakable Miles - the short, screaming phrases... Read review

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Advantages: Lots of cool songs
Disadvantages: probably cant buy it anymore its 7 years old !!!!

...Another review for me on 911 - as you might already know from remember this band or reading my previous review 911 were a boyband in the 90s and made up of 3 members Lee, Spike and Jimmy with Lee being the main singer. Moving on was their 2nd album and in my opinion was their best album from thier 4 that they made before splitting. This song contains 12 songs, in which only 2 were not written by 911 and co written with John McLaughlin (who is now famous for writing so many great songs for many great bands and artist including Westlife and anyone remember 5ive). Those 2 songs that were not written by 911 were Dont Walk Away which was written solo by John McLaughlin and How do you want me to love you, which was a cover version. The other 12 songs are "All I want is you" which was released by 911 in 1998. This is quite a slow poppy... Read review

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