I know some of you out there have this album. So, what's the general
consensus? Enough time has passed since this album has been released. It's
time for reviews!
Like someone else on the list once said, I am listening to LEWIS II enough
times to risk getting burned out on it. I think the album is amazing, with
enough sonic playfulness to keep me entertained until Lewis Taylor decides
to release more new material (hopefully it won't take 4 more years).
"Party," the opening track, is a surprise the first time you hear it, as it
takes cues from the solid funk Mr. Taylor displays on the b-side "Got Me
Thinking All About It," from the "Lucky" single. My favourite track (as I
understand, the track Mr. Taylor wants to be the single) is easily "You Make
Me Wanna." Starting with a deliciously wicked bassline, it delivers an
amazing sense of soulful tension until the drums kick in, and then the
chorus jumps into an emphatic bridge... very cool stuff. The next song,
"The Way You Done Me," is the one that still mystifies me since it breaks
away from standard pop syncopation and the whole concept of 4/4 time. If
anyone can tell me what the time signature of this song is, I'd be very
appreciative. The song otherwise reminds me of a more aggressive version of
his first album's "Whoever." The track "Never Be My Woman," for whatever
reason, sounds an awful lot like something that could have come from
D'Angelo's last album, stripped down and bluesy yet quirky (those
slightly-off-rhythm vocals). I also really liked "I'm On The Floor" and
"Lewis II." I have the Japanese import version of the CD, and it contains
TWO bonus tracks: a cover of Jeff Buckley's "Everybody Here Wants You"
(which I have a tendency to skip over) and a cover of Jimi Hendrix's
"Electric Ladyland" (very Muzak sounding -- seemingly too clean & too
straight ahead for a proper Hendrix cover, but it succeeds in its lush
production quality and harmonies).
Anyone else have any opinions? Does anyone know if this is going to get
pressed on vinyl?
Peace,
Ha
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