Soul Men - Sam & Dave

Advantages: Well compiled collection
Disadvantages: Not all best tracks included

...be surprised to find Soul Limbo included as the bright opening track on disc 3, its high tempo Calypso/Jazz fusion having been heard on the Test Match credits for many a year. Any Soul compilation worth its salt has to include tracks by artist such as Otis Redding, Sam and Dave and Isaac Hayes and a Stax compilation is fortunate enough to be able to include tracks form these artist since they were all signed to the record label in the 60’s and early 70’s. We get the obvious standards such as ‘Dock Of The Bay’, ‘(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction’ and ‘Mr Pitiful’ as well as my personal favourite ‘I’ve Been Loving You Too Long’ from Otis Redding choices that illustrate the depth and breath of style that he could achieve with his voice. I don’t think another soul artist has ever bettered the emotive plaintive qualities of his vocals. Sam and Dave’s... Read review

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Advantages: Feels like I'm back in Vegas! Guitar heavy anthems
Disadvantages: As ever...not long enough!

...- Guitar/Vocals Mark Stoermer- Bass/Vocals Ronnie Vannucci Jr- Drums & Percussion Their first album 'Hot Fuss' was an acclaimed album, I loved it and because I did love it so much, I wasn't actually looking forward to their second album, in case it wasn't as good as 'Hot Fuss', would I be bitterly disappointed at my now favourite group of men from my favourite city, Las Vegas? Rumour had it, during my last stay in Las Vegas, in April 2006, The Killers were putting the finishing touches to this album in a hotel, The Palms, which I could see from my hotel, who knows whether or not it was true but there is something about 'Sam's Town' which sums up Las Vegas and maybe this is a reason for my absolute adoration of this album, maybe a fondness of my recollection of Las Vegas, maybe so, but I feel this is just one album which has... Read review

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Advantages: Voice, Lyrics
Disadvantages: A bit inconcistant aftet the interlude

...of the best on the album as it doesnt have that spark that the best on Acoustic Soul do. 13.) Part of My Life" - 4:03 This is a song with Anthony David who I saw supporting Boyz II Men in Birmingham this year. This has a nice feel to it and is one of the better tracks on the second half of the album. very nicely done. 14.) Beautiful" - 4:05 I love this track. It starts with soft guitar and a drum beat and the develops with India's vocals. This is a lovely ballad which has a relaxing feel. get a nice cold drink, put your feet up and listen to this relaxing track. 15.) Outro" - 1:20 This is a thank you to her family, It is a nice touching addition to the album and is something that works rather well with a nice soft acoustic guitar. 16.) Wonderful (Stevie Wonder Dedication)" - 5:31 This is a tribute to Stevie Wonder, who... Read review

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