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| Listen Think React |
| Summoning pure bliss, one beat at a time! On the backs of Rhapsody, You-Tube and other innovative music-related resources, Listen Think React, is proud to present a medium for Rhapsody users and music lovers alike. Audiophiles rejoice! |
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| Rolling Steady |
| 2008-06-05 01:47:00 |
I guess I am feeling a bit Irie right now. All I want to listen to lately is Reggae music. I guess now that Spring (yes, I know it is June) has finally arrived in the Green Mountains of Vermont (the leaves are finnaly on the trees), specifically Bolton Valley, all I want to listen [...]...
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| Music With A Message |
| 2008-06-02 22:21:14 |
While I typically despise adding “Ultimate Collection”or “Greatest Hits” albums to the blog I do have to make a few exceptions due to a lack of other alternatives on Rhapsody. I would have preferred to add “Handsworth Revolution” or “True Democracy” as they are by far Steel Pulse’s best albums and truly must haves for [...]...
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| I’ll Buy You A Kabab |
| 2008-04-27 19:25:36 |
Here is some comic relief to bide the time until my next post which will be twice a week from this point forward. Yes, I know, we have all heard this same song and dance before. Anyway…..
Album Highlights
The Most Beautiful Girl in the Room
Business Time...
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| Hartford’s Aereo-Plain |
| 2008-04-08 19:40:00 |
Here is a quick one for all of you. All roads (at least in the progressive bluegrass circles) lead back to Mr. Hartford. A legend to many. Here is just one track of many wonderful tracks, particularly on the latter part of the album.
Album Highlight
Holding...
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| Fanga-tastic and Afro Funky |
| 2008-03-25 21:34:48 |
Fanga? Who? Unless you are familiar with French Afro Funk then you probably haven’t heard these guys perform. With the recent surge in Afrobeat-funk bands, Fanga is probably one of the best on the scene. The great Tony Allen is involved so you know it’s going to be good. The two most popular tracks are not [...]...
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| Van the Man - Post St. Pat’s |
| 2008-03-18 14:56:53 |
What is St. Patrick’s without the Belfast Cowboy? Van Morrison, strangely enough (based on the content within my prior posts) is one of my favorite artists. This leads me to my one gripe with Rhapsody: a sub-par Van Morrison collection. The collection is adequate for the casual Van Morrison listener, but the hidden gems, [...]...
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| Taj Mahal Giant Step/De Ole Folks at Home |
| 2008-03-13 07:54:30 |
This one has been on rotation quite a bit recently. Oh yeah and by the way I plan on posting daily so come back often. Well will see how long the motivation lasts, 1 day, 1 week, 1 month, 1 year? Anyway, thanks for the continued support. At least with RSS Feeds you don’t have to check websites daily for [...]...
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| The Moldy Peaches and the Birth of Success |
| 2008-02-23 19:42:59 |
 I am going to keep it very short tonight.
Gottta love the simple, simple sounds of the Moldy Peaches. Lo-Fi at its best. The duo disbanded a while back to concentrate on their solo careers and then…well…the lottery hit. Juno was released became and instant classic and yes, the unknown duo had several hit tracks on the soundtrack of [...]...
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| Support Rhapsody Blogs |
| 2008-02-08 00:35:54 |
With so many Rhapsody users out there I often wonder why traffic is so slow for the many Rhapsody audioblogs out there. My fellow Rhapsody bloggers make a valiant effort to bring Rhapsody users hidden gems that are often overlooked by the editors at the home site.
Also for those of you who are not Rhapsody [...]...
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| The Godfather of Afrobeat |
| 2008-02-06 15:59:19 |
I could write volumes about the “Godfather of Afrobeat”, Fela Kuti, but I will leave that up to the wonderful community at wikipedia (prior link) and the the Fela Project. Also check out answers.com for some more interesting historical info on one of the greatest musicians of all time.
There are so many incredible Fela Kuti albums [...]...
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| Precious Bryant - The Truth |
| 2008-01-30 15:56:12 |
I have had this on my list for a few days now. I was flipping through the channels last Friday and caught the end….okay I am going to stop right there. The karma train is catching up to me. Let me start over. Last Friday, at 9 EST I was watching Friday Night Lights, yes, [...]...
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| Afro Disco Beat |
| 2008-01-29 23:41:11 |
Tony Allen, a Nigerian born composer, songwriter and influential drummer pioneered (along with Fela Kuti) the Afrobeat movemen. He is certainly one of the most influential drummers of our time.
Afro Disco Beat contains his first four Afrobeat inspired albums in one package. Ten tracks with jams that extend from 8 to 17 minutes. You can’t help but dance [...]...
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| Skank the Night Away |
| 2008-01-25 15:22:37 |
I often reminisce about my days in Flagstaff, AZ. Seven wonderful years after I graduated from University of Oregon were spent frolicking about in the ponderosa pines and beyond.
The music scene there left much to be desired (although it has changed drastically for the better since I left for Vermont several years ago). However, one the [...]...
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| Georgia, Georgia, well… |
| 2008-01-23 16:46:08 |
Rhapsody recently added a new album which includes one of my all-time favorite tracks, James Brown’s version of Georgia on My Mind. The album is Live -Try Me and as a fan of live music it has quite a few classics.
The aforementioned track happens to be one of my favorite all-time tracks on any live [...]...
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| Fool’s Gold |
| 2008-01-07 21:55:29 |
Yes, I had this album or should I say cassette tape back in high school.
The Stone Roses title track, Fool’s Gold is the reason you listen to this album. The 9 minute plus, groove heavy tune, is worth the listen. Just think 1989 and you will start to appreciate the forward-thinking of this album.
The album [...]...
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| Skate & Destroy |
| 2007-12-15 19:31:06 |
Johnny Rad, heard of him? Bones Brigade? Skateboard shuffle? No, really? Anyway, if your ears were never blessed with the sweet sounds of Johnny Rad then it is imperative that you watch the video below in its entirety. Love it!
I will be back tomorrow (hopefully) with a few selections from Tommy Guerrero, professional skateboarder turned [...]...
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| It’s a Cosmic Shame |
| 2007-12-10 20:12:13 |
Bluegrass meets Tenacious D. Silly….yes. But, for bluegrass lovers who love Tenacious D (there must be a few of you) this album is actually somewhat enjoyable. Fans of Yonder Mountain, Hot Buttered Rum, David Grisman and the like will find the musicianship surprisingly good.
I admit I have a strange infatuation with the offbeat comedic tandem [...]...
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| Take - Third Story |
| 2007-12-01 20:14:31 |
Take crafts organic downtempo instrumental hip-hop thick in layers and rich in melody. Take is an Artist to watch. ‘It is the suprise record of the week.’ Justin Kleinfeld -CMJ
Take crafts organic downtempo instrumental hip-hop thick in layers and rich in melody. Take is an Artist to watch. ‘It is the suprise record of the [...]...
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| Riding Solo |
| 2007-11-21 21:44:20 |
When describing Moped Brolin Winning’s statement in Elemental Magazine says it best, “Ideal for jazz heads, instrumental aficionados, and open-minded music lovers everywhere”.
Riding Solo is a wonderful listen. There are a few tracks on the album that are constantly in my rotation. A few tracks actually made it to my “Clean The House” playlist! [...]...
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| Heavy On The Bass |
| 2007-11-13 07:44:02 |
I have been a bit slow on the posts recently and I promise to get back to the norm this week.
Charles Fambrough is a talented bass player from Philadelphia that, like most bass players, goes unheralded. The deep bass lines on this album are hypnotic. Mr. Fambrough, in my opinion, is one of the most [...]...
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| Phish - From Sequined Sash To Shiny Boot |
| 2007-11-05 18:28:59 |
It is hard to imagine that over 17 years ago I ventured into my first Phish Concert. Wow, I feel old. Anyway, this is an obvious choice, but as I said when I first began this audioblog, I am not trying to impress anyone by sticking to a certain genre, rather I am trying to [...]...
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| John Coltrane - Interplay |
| 2007-11-03 01:19:46 |
Featuring musicians such as Paul Chambers, Kenny Burrell, Art Taylor, Jimmy Cobb, Hank Mobley, Zoot Sims, Red Garland you can quickly see why this John Coltrane box set is an audiophile essential.
The album features all-star sessions that Trane led on the Prestige label. The box set plays out in chronological order so you get [...]...
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| A Jazzy Flair Lends Best |
| 2007-10-30 19:12:48 |
Kero One’s label, Plug says it best.
Lazy on my part, maybe; but as I said, his label effectively touches on his history as an artist. After listening to this album I am certain you will want to know more about an artist who certainly deserves props for production.
Also, check out the instrumental version of [...]...
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| Easing Back Into Things |
| 2007-10-27 19:45:45 |
Random Thoughts
After a brief one-week hiatus I am finally back. The bug has passed and I am “Just Feeling It“.
Eddy Senay, a funky guitarist from Detroit, provides a laid-back soulful set of instrumental funk on this album, might I add the only album currently representing this artist on Rhapsody. Hint, hint, wink wink.
I seem [...]...
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| Junior’s Blues |
| 2007-10-19 16:03:22 |
It’s all blues and better yet, blues piano. The album consists of the back-to-basics lineup; drums, bass and piano. It’s all jazz-blues, with a touch of soul-jazz and hard bop. Inducted into the Jazz Hall of Fame in 1997, Junior Mance’s, Junior’s Blues, vacillates between hard-bop swing and cool, laid-back jazz-blues.
Sorry for the lack of [...]...
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| Germany Funks It Up |
| 2007-10-17 15:41:45 |
Funky instrumentals dominate this album. The Poets of Rhythm are seven guys who, at least on this album, have mastered modern-day, 70’s style funk. Hailing from Germany, the seven members that make up the band have created a flurry of singles of the funk-laden variety that should not be ignored. The sound is fine-tuned, yet [...]...
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| Mahna Mahna |
| 2007-10-12 23:11:37 |
Here is a little mahna mahna to get you by. I should have a post of funky treats soon. Stay Tuned!...
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| Funk fo’ Friday |
| 2007-10-12 17:14:21 |
I love this album. A soul scorcher. Super funky bass and drum with a sweet horn section to boot. Another album that seems to pass most people by and a perfect example that if you dig hard enough you will be rewarded.
I think Truth and Soul (their label) says it best, “..a brand new sound [...]...
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| Beware, this is Afrofunky! |
| 2007-10-11 22:29:31 |
Beware this album is afrofunky! Soul Explosion is arguably one of the funkiest albums to ever grace the afrobeat scene. Why so funky you ask? Well, The Daktaris contain several alumni from Fela Kuti’s band and as we all know the Nigerian band leader only played with the best. The Daktaris took elements from [...]...
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| Toubab Krewe |
| 2007-10-10 20:34:46 |
Okay, I have had a few requests for some Reggae and Afrobeat and I promise it is coming, but you have to admit that am I getting closer the aforementioned genres with my next choice.
Hailing from one of my favorite places in the United States, Asheville, NC, Toubab Krewe brings an eclectic (probably an [...]...
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| Join the Crusade |
| 2007-10-09 17:41:03 |
The seventies brought rock into the forefront to the dismay of many mainstream jazz musicians . Jazz clubs were folding, American colleges were losing interest in offering jazz concerts and record companies became obsessed with finding the next big rock band. This obsession, mainly due to the Beatles, carried over into the jazz community. Threatened [...]...
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| Downtempo from Down South |
| 2007-10-08 22:39:43 |
Instrumental lo-fi and funky grooves, with jazz undertones. This one has made its way into my rotation recently and I am really enjoying it. Straight out of Austin, TX this compilation by Alternate Take Records combines its first two vinyl releases, Southern Soul Vol. 1 and Vol. 2, plus five additional tracks. Downtempo [...]...
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| Boogaloo and Sweetback |
| 2007-10-05 16:18:38 |
Before I begin, I would like to give “big props” to the people over at Ubiquity Records. They continue to release work from some of the best artists around. Moreover, they have a knack for finding rare vinyl gems and bringing them back to life to the joy of all music aficionados.
Again, Rhapsody complies to [...]...
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| Mr. Green Goes to the Lighthouse |
| 2007-09-28 17:33:07 |
Critics Michael Erlewine and Ron Wynn from allmusic.com write, “A severely underrated player during his lifetime, Grant Green is one of the great unsung heroes of jazz guitar … Green’s playing is immediately recognizable — perhaps more than any other guitarist.”
“…alright now, sit back, relax, let your mind unwind. Let the cobwebs-and-fog [...]...
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| Sussudio-Not |
| 2007-09-27 12:45:07 |
While this may not be the best Jazz-Fusion album ever it is definitely a very good and one worth a listen. There are some snippets here that are true gems. You might have scroll through part of the song (if you are impatient) to get to the highlights of each song, but I think [...]...
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| A Timeless Classic - Les and Eddie |
| 2007-09-26 12:50:08 |
Okay, now we are finally in my wheelhouse. If I was stranded on a desert island and could only choose one form of music it would be jazz, in all of its forms.
With that being said, I have decided to start a category titled, Audiophile Essentials, for albums that, in my opinion, are a necessary [...]...
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| Gilles Digs America |
| 2007-09-25 19:47:20 |
Oliver Wang’s outstanding audio blog, Soul Sides, was the source that led me to create the following post. If you are not familiar with his site you should check it out. He posts some rarities that make the daily trip over to his site well worth it.
Hailing from London Gilles Peterson has become one of [...]...
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| Horns a Plenty |
| 2007-09-24 12:43:11 |
Youngblood Brass Band is a nine-member brass ensemble that began in 1995 in the unlikely state of Wisconsin. Brass bands from the Midwest are typically not taken seriously among lovers of jazz big band and New Orleans style marching bands, but this group of talented musicians should not be overlooked. As a brass [...]...
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| Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings |
| 2007-09-20 04:01:01 |
When I first came across this album I could not believe an album this funky from the 70’s could have eluded me for so long. I had found a rare gem, an album that for some reason was overlooked. Well, after a little research I realized why I hadn’t stumbled across this album [...]...
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