I didn't take it seriously when I approached the album, then I found I was totally wrong. It is a decent downtempo album, you can hear how skillful he produces his music. He bridges downtempo with pop.
My favorite tracks are:
Forget the Past
I Understand You - It's in house format, although I'm not really into house, this track really touched me, never get tired of listening to it.
And these 2 tracks are currently featured on my broadcast :)
Steven
Radio [ T a k e 1 0 ] - Prophetic Jazz
http://www.live365.com/stations/143733
Aaron Shinn <ashinn@d6ga.com> wrote:
>Dear AJlist,
>
>In light of recent mudslinging going 'round I thought it might be
>nice to offer a listening recommendation.
>
>Charles Webster, whom I've heard has been producing deep house over
>the last ten or so years under various pseudonyms (Love From
>SanFransisco) has put together an absolutely stunning LP called 'Born
>on the 24th of July'.
>
>It's on Peacefrog in the UK and Statra in the US. Shouldn't be
>difficult to find.
>
>What it's like:
>Lush, atmospheric, sensuous, alluring.
>Totally pleasing for a concentrated listen or for background music.
>
>After I bought it I played it end to end at least twice a day for two
>weeks. For the volume of music I buy, I'd nearly call that addiction.
>
>Everyone that I've exposed to it runs out to buy it... So...
>
>Frankly, I'm at a loss for comparisons that would do the album
>justice. It doesn't stick to one genre, hopping from downtempo synth
>wash tunes to deeper house. Strong vocals throughout, but they're
>primarily atmospheric. About five different vocalists, but they all
>fit together in such a way that it has a totally integral feel, no
>incongruities.
>
>It's a 'zone' record. Beautifully personal, it owes nothing to genres
>or stylistic gestures - it seemed like after making house tunes for
>so long, Mr. Webster had something to get off his chest, and the
>results are completely sublime. Particularly the second half of the
>album.
>
>Anyhow, has anybody else heard this LP? Have anything to add to my fumblings?
>
>I'll give it the strongest approval I can. Go listen and enjoy.
>
>Cheers,
>.aaron shinn
>
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