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Billy Joel - 52nd Street ROCK | FLAC | CUE | LOG | COVERS | 257MB | 40:35 Columbia 1978 Цитата: Once The Stranger became a hit, Billy Joel quickly re-entered the studio with producer Phil Ramone to record the follow-up, 52nd Street. Instead of breaking from the sound of The Stranger, Joel chose to expand it, making it more sophisticated and somewhat jazzy. Often, his moves sounded as if they were responses to Steely Dan -- indeed, his phrasing and melody for "Zanzibar" is a direct homage to Donald Fagen circa The Royal Scam, and it also boasts a solo from jazz great Freddie Hubbard à la Steely Dan -- but since Joel is a working-class populist, not an elitist college boy, he never shies away from big gestures and melodies. Consequently, 52nd Street unintentionally embellishes the Broadway overtones of its predecessor, not only on a centerpiece like "Stiletto," but when he's rocking out on "Big Shot." That isn't necessarily bad, since Joel's strong suit turns out to be showmanship -- he dazzles with his melodic skills and his enthusiastic performances. He also knows how to make a record. Song for song, 52nd Street might not be as strong as The Stranger, but there are no weak songs -- indeed, "Honesty," "My Life," "Until the Night," and the three mentioned above are among his best -- and they all flow together smoothly, thanks to Ramone's seamless production and Joel's melodic craftsmanship. It's remarkable to think that in a matter of three records, Joel had hit upon a workable, marketable formula -- one that not only made him one of the biggest-selling artists of his era, but one of the most enjoyable mainstream hitmakers. 52nd Street is a testament to that achievement. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide | Billy Joel - Harmonica, Piano, Vocals Steve Khan - Guitar Zachary Sanders - Vocals Ray Simpson - Vocals David Spinozza - Guitar Doug Stegmeyer - Bass George Marge - Sopranino Hugh McCracken - Guitar Peter Cetera - Vocals Donnie Dacus - Vocals Babi Floyd - Vocals Frank Floyd - Vocals Dave Brown - Guitar Eric Gale - Guitar Milt Grayson - Vocals Russell Javors - Guitar Freddie Hubbard - Trumpet David Friedman - Orchestral Chimes Mike Mainieri - Marimba, Vibraphone Liberty DeVitto - Drums, Percussion Richie Cannata - Clarinet, Saxophone Ralph MacDonald - Congas, Percussion TRACKLISTING: 01. Big Shot 02. Honesty 03. My Life 04. Zanzibar 05. Stiletto 06. Rosalindas Eyes 07. Half a Mile Away 08. Until the Night 09. 52nd Street FILECLOUD DEPOSITFILES UPLOADED pw: lisalisa Добавлено: Sorry no artwork Candi Staton - Candi/Music Speaks Louder Than Words SOUL | WAVPACK | CUE | LOG | COVERS | 492MB | 74:36 | DOUBLE ALBUM Warner Brothers 1974 / 1977 Цитата: Candi Staton is one of those singers that can easily transcend different musical styles, whether it be gospel, southern soul, disco, quiet storm, or urban soul. This collection brings fans a long awaited arrival of her two Warner Bros. albums (CANDI-1974 and MUSIC SPEAKS LOUDER THAN WORDS-1977) on CD with 24-bit remastering that just sounds amazing. The first album (CANDI) was released in 1974 and was her first album under Warner Bros. records. With CANDI, Ms. Staton was able to have a Top Ten R&B hit (#6) with "As Long As He Take Care of Home" and it included fine songs that were recorded at Muscle Shoals in Alabama. However, it was not a huge success and Candi decided to change producers, because she felt that it would be best to move with someone who was producing more in the disco/urban soul area. With that in mind, she recorded her next album (YOUNG HEARTS RUN FREE -1976) with David Crawford. YOUNG HEARTS RUN FREE also brought Candi a new change, recording in Los Angeles, California. With new musical styles chosen, Candi finally hit the top of the charts, with the title track reaching #1 on the R&B charts and making it to #20 on the Pop Charts. The following year 1977, Candi recorded MUSIC SPEAKS LOUDER THAN WORDS with producer Bob Monaco (who was well known for his work with Rufus). In MUSIC SPEAKS LOUDER THAN WORDS, the songs had a more pop/rock feel to it and provided Candi with a slightly different sound. However it was not as big of a hit as YOUNG HEARTS RUN FREE. But my favorite songs on MUSIC SPEAKS LOUDER THAN WORDS are "You Are", "When You Want Love", her soulful interpretations of the Doobie Brothers' hit "Listen To The Music" and the Bee Gees' "Nights On Broadway", and the very feel good instrumental "Cotton Candi". The latter is a wonderful instrumental that is very reminiscent of the mid 70s and reminds of what it must have been like to hear something like that in a department store. Overall both albums are wonderful and showcases Candi in two different styles of music. --Amazon.com Customer Review | Candi Staton - Vocals Harrison Calloway - Trumpet Stacey Goss - Trumpet David Hood - Bass Ken Bell - Guitar Pete Carr - Guitar Reggie Young - Guitar Travis Wammack - Guitar Jimmy Johnson - Guitar Tom Roady - Congas, Tambourine Harvey Thompson - Alto Saxophone Ronnie Eades - Baritone Saxophone Roger Hawkins - Drums, Tambourine Linden Oldham - Electric Piano, Vibes Randy McCormick - Harpsichord, Clavinet Barry Beckett - Electric Piano, Moog Synth TRACKLISTING: 01. Here I Am Again 02. Your Opening Night 03. A Little Taste Of Love 04. Going Through The Motions 05. Stop And Smell The Roses 06. We Can Work It Out 07. As Long As He Takes Care Of Home 08. But I Do 09. Can't Stop Being Your Fool 10. Clean Up America 11. Six Nights And A Day 12. Nights On Broadway 13. You Are 14. A Dreamer Of A Dream 15. Music Speaks Louder Than Words 16. Cotton Candi 17. Listen To The Music 18. When You Want Love 19. One More Chance On Love 20. Main Thing 21. Before The Next Teardrop Falls 22. Music Speaks Louder Than Words (Reprise) DEPOSITFILES FIREDRIVE 1FICHIER pw: lisalisa |