Soul And Inspiration - 5th Dimension (The)

Advantages: As the album says - QUEEN OF SOUL
Disadvantages: none

...Aretha Franklin has to be the ultimate soul singer. Her everlasting hits leave a beautiful memory of her since she passed away just a year or two ago. This album has a whole range of her music including her 24 best. It has the slow blues songs and then the fast jazzy songs. This really is an all inclusive album. Aretha Franklin really sings her soul out in this album and it makes you realise what music really is all about - singing from your heart, and that is really what this album made me feel. Here is the full track listing- 1. I Never Loved A Man (The Way I Love You) 2. Respect 3. Do Right Woman, Do Right Man 4. Dr. Feelgood (Love Is A Serious Business) 5. Baby, I Love You 6. (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman 7. Chain Of Fools 8. Since You've Been Gone (Sweet Sweet Baby) 9. Ain't No Way 10... Read review

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Advantages: Good sing along tunes
Disadvantages: Might be a disappointment if your a fan of the Souls older sound

...In 2003, The Bouncing Souls released their 5th on the Epitaph Records label. What became apparent, as clichéd as this sounds, to the rest of the Souls releases this album had a more 'mature' sound. I tend to find that when bands sound start maturing it's usually the point when they start losing it or become really bland and boring. Personally I'd say it's probably one of the best albums ever released on the Epitaph label. It has the sing along tunes that the Souls are loved for, the songs about girls and relationships and the songs of unity and friendship. Part of the appeal about these guys is that you get the feeling of good strong friendships from them (rather than being about the money), and having fun on the (difficult) life on the road touring which reflect in particular on this album come across quite often in there songs... Read review

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Advantages: Brilliantly original, uplifting & energetic, as well as downbeat & soothing
Disadvantages: Some tracks very repetitive

...Will Holland is a Brighton-based musician, DJ and record producer, and records under various pseudonyms, namely "Quantic". He incorporates a wide range of musical styles into his music, including jazz, soul, hip-hop and salsa, brought together with a very urban, modern beat. Much of Quantic's sound is completely original, Holland taking the lead with tons of instruments including piano, guitar, organ, drums and saxophone. THE ALBUM: I'm very surprised this hasn't been reviewed - it's been neglected for two years! Released in January 2002, it was Will's first full-length album, it's competition largely the likes of Mr Scruff, Groove Armada and Nightmares On Wax. "The 5th Exotic" is a mesmerising, dreamy compilation of tracks heavily infused with a retro ambience. Lazy jazz, thumping hip-hop beats and some energetic salsa rhythms... Read review

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