‘Diamond Life’ doesn’t just flout the band’s instrumental prowess, compelling song texts sit ensconced at the core of the arrangements and an identifiable vocal presence breathes life into them.
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‘The Tipping Point’ might not have been what fans envisioned a Roots album to be in 2004, but even a “pop” album by the legendary crew is better than most albums by other artists.
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As a gifted storyteller, Devin often finds inspiration in the mundane details of life, imbuing them with humor and wisdom, as evidenced throughout the expanse of his third studio affair.
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The album’s success is due to the talents of all the parties involved, both lyrically and musically.
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‘Dewdrops In The Garden’ remains the unfairly neglected third child of Deee-Lite’s studio discography. But from beginning to end, it is arguably their strongest effort.
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Unlike its precursor (1993’s ‘Black Mafia Life’), which relied heavily on sampled material, the group’s third album makes more frequent use of live instrumentation.
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‘Cuts Both Ways’ both reaffirmed Estefan’s ability as a solo singer and established her as a brilliant songwriter with incredible capabilities, penning seven of the album’s ten tracks.
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Representing a pivotal moment in The Fab Four’s career, their third studio album is an enduring snapshot of the band still on the cusp of unleashing their true artistic prowess.
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The band’s debut LP is an intoxicating mix of kitsch, camp, and clever lyrics, all combining to convey the feeling of being in a ‘50s sci-fi/surf movie with danceable music.
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An excellent album, ‘Ism & Blues’ exemplifies the no gimmicks approach that emcees and crews signed to major labels could still take during the mid ’90s.
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