From the first line off the opening track of Lake Street Dive's debut -- "It feels good to be over you, but it felt good to be under you" -- it's clear that this soul band isn't just interested in safe revivalism. Lake Street Dive offer up a highly appealing mix of jazz, Motown/Muscle Schoals-style R&B, and contemporary roots music, all brought together by Rachael Price's top notch vocal styling and distinctly modern perspective. It's easily accessible but nothing is dumbed down. ...
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