Mojito - Robin Jones Latin Jazz Sextet (The)

Advantages: Soulful lyrics and a wonderful tone to his voice
Disadvantages: Some of the rap was unnecessary, slowed down pace overall

...gem with 'The Evolution of Robin Thicke" being his second album and until recently he has been operating just below the mass market's radar. His style could be compared to Justin Timberlake with some of Al Green thrown in as well as a touch of Jamiroquai ... but I don't really believe in such comparisons. Anyway this would only be a hint to the flavour of the album and would not provide any real sense of his style. I would always recommend that you listen to it yourself, as an unattractive artist comparison can make you miss a good thing. This album shows Thicke's talents to their full and presents the listener with a signature style that has influences from quite various genres. Here's the track Listing: "Got 2 Be Down" - A duet with Faith Evans which is also a solid introduction to the album. It's not one of my favourites but... Read review

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Advantages: The funky, I'm Not Perfect (But I'm Perfect For You)
Disadvantages: The painfully dated, Victor Should Have Been A Jazz Musican

...This 1986 studio effort from the outrageous Diva, Grace Jones, marked her debut on the Manhatten label and saw her immediately teamed with hot R&B master, Nile Rodgers, one half of the 1970's disco group, Chic, and who had produced classics for the likes of Soul music legend Diana Ross and the Queen of Pop, Madonna. Allegedly Nile Rodgers and Grace Jones did not get on at all well and the recording sessions for Inside Story were a little intense. Following on from her Reggae/Funk/Rock/New Wave infused albums such as the excellent Warm Leatherette (1980) and the critically-acclaimed Nightclubbing (1981), Inside Story (1986) divulged Jones into a far more commercial sound. Inside Story was a mixed concoction of Pop/Dance/Funk/R&B with subtle hints of jazz on one particularly awful track, Victor Should Have Been A Jazz Muscian. I... Read review

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Advantages: Great band on their greatest album
Disadvantages: Some naff stuff

..., 'Sandinista!', but that was to come. For now they had a wonderful album on their hands, highlighted by bass player Paul Simonon's composing and vocal debut, 'The Guns Of Brixton', Mick Jones' precursors to the sound he made popular with Big Audio Dynamite, 'Spanish Bombs', 'Lost In The Supermarket' and the horn splashes of 'The Right Profile' and the awesome title track. All in all, 'London Calling' was the highspot of The Clash's career and one of the biggest albums of 1979. Producer Stevens captured the sound of the band perfectly, and the album featured Micky Gallagher from Ian Dury and the Blockheads on organ, a brass section, Mick Jones on piano and Strummer on the more down to earth 'pianner'. All in all, it was a wonderful experience although some of the tracks bordered on the bland, even predictable... Read review

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