I never knew overflowing, bursting, explosive star-forming joy could be put into sound until I listened to Coltrane’s “Joy”. Just as in A Love Supreme, Coltrane can capture love with a capital “L”. Here, he captures joy.
This album is a dose of virtuosity and positivity. So smooth and easy to listen to.
Mavis Staples selects songs by a stellar group of songwriters to bring us close to the past & present, and, with hope, to carve a path forward into the future in times of historic turmoil. This album is a great companion because its tracks can guide the listener through a complex landscape of emotions. In a sense, this album does not ask the listener to tune out life but instead to tune in deeply into their own.
Wow, wow, wow! Bad Bunny channels the power and the sheer, undeniable force of Latin music and styles. I hear the inheritance of the salseros and the regetoneros. I can’t help but feel the same way I feel when I watch old 1970’s Fania All-Stars concerts. The subject matter is timely and unafraid to tackle the tough themes. Ultimately, this albums most impressive feat is that it transmutes a time of difficulty and pain, both collective and personal, and transforms them into the ... read more
Bangers, I play this album and dance with my headphones on in my room. This album is steeped in the blues marrying rock with it. It's a definite listen for those who love Blues music or artists like BB King, Buddy Guy, Albert King and Muddy Waters.
If you don't enjoy this genre you might not like it from start to finish. " Life Without You" probably one of my all time favorite songs. Geez, what a song!