Illuminations - McCoy Tyner

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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: 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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Advantages: Plenty of Classic Stuff on here
Disadvantages: A couple of heard it all before tracks

...looked skyward and just wallowed in the sheer pleasure of it all. A beautiful track, graced by the vocals of David Gray, 'Illuminate' is my highlight from the album and surely the next single, it deserves great things, a track which just shows how much craft Orbital possess. Again they manage to cram in every feeling possible, the music is uplifting and soaring whilst Gray's vocals are full of another emotion, trembling and broken, full of melancholy. 'Meltdown' finishes the album, and it doesn't really matter what you think of this track, because 'Illuminate' will still be swirling around your head. As it is 'Meltdown' is an Obital by numbers track that is perfectly adequate without being remarkable.... Read review

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