Positive Reviews

Hello everyone! Busy summer limited my time but finally I had some occasion to write a new post! Today we will move into a bit different direction and check a band that was a massive force in American soul music from late 50s up to 80s. American vocal group The Delta Rhythm Boys change their line-up extensively through the years they were active (apart from one member that was a cornerstone of that band for all years of their career). The album I will talk about today was a bit of a surprise for me but after first song I decided to stick with it and take a new turn with my blog. By Request is a cover alum that contains 10 songs from a various pop artists. First song “If I were a rich men” is a soul version of that ultimate classic song that was written by Jerry Brock for a multi award winning musical “Fiddler on the roof”. So when I started to hear well known melody I turned all my ears to my speakers to discover what this band has to offer. I know that this is unorthodox way ...

Hello folks! With today’s review I will take you and myself to a land of beautiful classic guitar. We move to 1994 when a fantastic multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Badi Assad showed her unique style. She came from a musical family , where father and brothers also indulge themselves in a world of music. Solo is a sophomore album, after her debut  Danca do Tons . It starts with surprising silence but soon we can taste tat almost an hour of music will be magical. Her playing technique, original way to lay classical guitar, gives a lot of emotions that strike through album. “Num Pagode Em Planaltina” is filled with small details that will keep you interested. Pristine recording (don’t forget that in th e se times there was no software like a DAW that could help with recording and mixing, old school a l l the way!) sounds just beautiful. Every stroke, every tap, every mute is full of life. With good quality speakers you c ould feel like she was sitting next to you. In “A Bel...