Reviews
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2012-05-23
Kaleidoscope Kelis
Striking debut from one of the most vital RnB forces of the 00s.reviewed by Daryl Easlea
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2012-05-16
The Other Side of the Rainbow Melba Moore
Veteran singer makes credible, commercial New York club album.reviewed by Daryl Easlea
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2012-05-09
Black Diamond Angie Stone
A fine debut that proclaimed Stone’s arrival as an artist in her own right.reviewed by Daryl Easlea
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2012-05-02
Raising Hell Fatback Band
Captures most of their eclectic, if occasionally misfiring magic.reviewed by Daryl Easlea
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2012-04-25
Roberta Flack Featuring Donny Hathaway Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway
An ebullient release, but tinged with great sadness.reviewed by Daryl Easlea
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2012-04-18
Who I Am Beverley Knight
Who I Am marks a significant change in direction for this tenacious 28-year-old...reviewed by Buki Bakare
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2012-04-11
Beautifully Human: Words and Sounds, Vol. 2 Jill Scott
A superb collection by an artist in her prime.reviewed by Daryl Easlea
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2012-04-04
Instant Vintage Raphael Saadiq
Benchmark for neo-soul reset from former Tony! Toni! Toné! frontman.reviewed by Daryl Easlea
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2012-03-21
Introducing the Hardline According to Terence Trent D’Arby Terence Trent D’Arby
Trent D’Arby’s ambitious and accomplished debut album.reviewed by Daryl Easlea
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2012-03-14
Get Loose Evelyn King
King’s fifth album is a marriage of old school R&B and synthesised soul.reviewed by Daryl Easlea
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2012-03-07
Live In New Orleans Maze featuring Frankie Beverly
Soul’s very own Frampton Comes Alive!, which broke Maze to new audiences.reviewed by Daryl Easlea
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2012-02-29
Voyage to India India.Arie
Accomplished second album from one of the finest singers and writers of the early 00s.reviewed by Daryl Easlea
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2012-02-22
Triumph The Jacksons
The last set from The Jacksons at the zenith of their united, creative ability.reviewed by Daryl Easlea
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2012-02-15
My Love Is Your Love Whitney Houston
Whitney's fourth breaks all the records...reviewed by Dan Cocker
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2012-02-08
Rejuvenation The Meters
Rejuvenation is the epitome of groove-laden, hook-rich, in-your-face funk.reviewed by Daryl Easlea
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2012-02-01
Adventures in Paradise Minnie Riperton
Full of peace, love and sensuality, this is one of Riperton’s greatest recordings.reviewed by Daryl Easlea
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2012-01-25
Floetic Floetry
Speaking to us on a poetic level, Floetry's essence is all about being that strong...reviewed by Buki Bakare
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2012-01-18
Irons in the Fire Teena Marie
Swooning romance, infectious melodies and insistent dance floor classics.reviewed by Daryl Easlea
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2011-12-21
Teddy Pendergrass Teddy Pendergrass
An underrated example of orchestrated soulreviewed by Daryl Easlea
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2011-12-14
She’s Strange Cameo
Cameo’s UK chart success in the mid-80s started here.reviewed by Daryl Easlea