LIFELINE
With their appealing jazz-funk fusion and proto-acid jazz jams, Roy Ayers Ubiquity had
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some winning moments in the 1970s. One of them, Running Away, can be found on 1977's LIFELINE. A disco-infused dance hit, Running Away works a burbling groove that i...
Album Notes: With their appealing jazz-funk fusion and proto-acid jazz jams, Roy Ayers Ubiquity had some winning moments in the 1970s. One of them, "Running Away," can be found on 1977's LIFELINE. A disco-infused dance hit, "Running Away" works a burbling groove that induces shimmying and shaking upon first listen. Some of that magic spills over into the other tracks on LIFELINE, though the album suffers some from dated production and concessions to the trends of the time. Even so, Ayer's tasteful vibes work keeps things cooking, as does the funky playing of his ensemble.
Album Reviews: Mojo (Publisher) (p.121) - 3 stars out of 5 -- "'This Side Of Sunshine' is a gorgeous summer-vibed opener, while the propulsive, party groove, 'Cincinnati Growl' shows off Ayers' vibes prowess."
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..., relaxing number.
Page B:
the second page of the record begins with " respektful
dedications "; a xylophon loop provides the appropriate
atmosphere here. " surely belongs take a look(at yourself) " RoyAyers plays an inimitable improvisation at
the Vibes inspired from this inimitable flow, this Spirit, and exceeds
themselves my opinion after. Guru occurs again very self-confidently
and sings "... you live for yourself and all your chances have blown
away... "; contrary to it, because he created it on the other page.
"... you have to of DO it for yourself... " it reminds its brothers
and wants to them out a way out of their misery to point. " than most
" translated as much is called more slicker as " more cleverly than
other " Gary Barnacle plays first-class saxophone inserts. The melody
lit up in the time and slides on the gentle flow...
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