I’m not typically a huge fan of the CTI catalog. Creed Taylor’s production aesthetic leans towards a sterile polish, with a dampened sense of dynamic, and with the listener feeling like they are hearing everything through headphones even when they’re not. Everything feels close-mic’d to me — the drum sound favors close-mic techniques over overhead…
Tag: Soul
Freddie Hubbard – Backlash (1967) 320 kbs
Thanks to Kung for this rip of the recent remaster. I lost my copy of the first CD pressing years ago, nice to have this again! Next up is Red Clay, my personal favorite. We lost a lot of great artists in 2008, so much so that I’m tired of eulogizing them. Rest well, Freddie…——————————————Freddie…
Eddie Kendricks – Eddie Kendricks (1973)
Eddie KendricksEddie Kendricks (1973)Tamla / Motown T327L 1 Only Room for Two 2 Darling Come Back Home 3 Each Day I Cry a Little 4 Can’t Help What I Am 5. Keep on Truckin’ 6 Any Day Now 7. Not on the Outside 8. Where Do You Go (Baby) Eddie Kendricks – Eddie Kendricks (1973)…
Eddie Kendricks – Going Up In Smoke (1976) 320kbs
This goes out to Agnes in Atlanta on her BIRTHDAY! Happy birthday, yo!!! Agnes is one of my oldest friends (by which I mean a friend I’ve held on to for years, not as in old age) We haven’t actually seen each other in years but hopefully that will change soon. I can’t get enough…
Caroline Crawford – Nice and Soulful (1979) 320 kbs
Caroline Crawford – Nice And Soulful (1979) www.dustygroove.comA stunning set of soul tunes from the lovely Caroline Crawford — produced by Bohannon, and some of his best work from the time! Caroline’s got a great style that moves past other club singers of the time — much more soulful and sophisticated than simple disco diva…
Gil Scott-Heron & Brian Jackson – Midnight Band: First Minute of a New Day (1975)
Gil Scott-Heron & Brian JacksonMidnight Band: The First Minute of a New DayReleased 1975 on Arista Records Song sample – GUERRILLA Review coming soon