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Anthology

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Whenever you are fortunate to listen to the "Anthology" by Maze/featuring Frankie Beverly, you will understand about the goings on of life. The "Joy & Pain", the "reasons" you try to love one more time. You will grow to understand the emotions of ones being and the purpose of expressing your feelings to that special someone. One of the greatest live performer in the history of music. When you leave after attending a Maze concert, you will find yourself driving yourself home without turning on the radio..... The songs will stay in your mind as well as in your heart. This is one group that I truly respect and love. All the songs on this anthology are well worth the time to listen to. So find yourself a quiet spot in your house, pour yourself a relaxing drink of your choice,play this musical collection and just enjoy a mind-blowing moment....!!!!

Maze is simply one of the greatest funk and soul groups to have produced hits in the early 80s. Songs like "Love is the Key" and "Southern Girl" are STAPLES in any funk/soul collection. They're mellow, and they keep the funk in the music at the same time. Frankie Beverly and MAZE is a fantastic musical collaboration. May the funk live on. From the instruments and synthesizers to the expressive vocals, this 2 disc collection is a MUST HAVE

and Maze are his offspring. All jokes aside, if you've ever been to a FB & Maze concert, you know what I'm talking about. This group has not made a studio album in more than a decade, yet continue to draw sold out crowds of dedicated followers wherever they play. If any argument for truly timeless music is to be made, let Maze be exhibit A. This double disc collection is well put together, featuring some of the most loved and well-known songs from the band. "While I'm Alone", "Southern Girl", "Joy And Pain" and "Back In Stride" are all featured alongside some of Frankies' more unsung gems like "Lovely Inspiration" and "Lady Of Magic". Tight does not begin to describe the ability of Frankie and the band's ability to bring the funk and soul full-tilt. Closing your eyes, you can almost imagine being there front row at a Maze concert where you are guaranteed to enjoy yourself. An ultimate showman, Frankie is every bit as good live as he is on record. One of my favorite songs "Golden Time Of Day" is a staple at one of his shows and the quintessential summertime songs. I can't tout this collection or FB & Maze enough. If you're hesitating, dont. Get this cd for your collection. You will not be sorry.

When the cd is Excellent. I don't have to convince you.
I wish I could make choices like this every time.

MAZE&FRANKIE Beverly Sound Incredible on this two-Disc Set.these Songs are Still Slamming.Southern Girl,Joy&Pain,And other Countless Jams.As Writer&Producer also Vocalist Frankie Beverly is a Great Talent.this is Very Essential.

I love Frankie Beverly and Maze. Their music brings back memories from when I was in college. I still remember their concert I attended while in college. It was simply fantastic! The concert was just like having the album playing on the record player.

This cd takes me back to my years at PVAMU. During that time, Maze was at the apex of their career. Any song on this cd with the exception of those recorded in the mid '80s takes me back from the dorm rooms to "sitting on the cuts" on the hill to a house party. Whenever Maze was in town, I was there. Whenever they are at PVAMU for Homecoming, I am there. The music is great. I can't think of very many cuts that are missing from this cd other than some of the live versions from the Live in New Orleans and Los Angeles recordings. It's a great mix of their ballads ("When You Love Someone" and "Reason"), dance tunes ("Love is the Key" "Southern Girl" and "Feel That You're Feelin")and what I call the "lazy day" tunes ("Golden Time of Day", "While I'm Alone", "Lady of Magic" and "Joy & Pain"). It's a must have for any Maze fan.

The CD was well put together. The music and melody sounds so wonderful until you are just so relaxed and into the groove.

I saw this group live and I bought the anthology right after the concert.

a comprehensive and soulful journey that defines its own genre of music. This is "feel-good" music of the highest caliber that brings people together in lasting ways. Music unifies and Maze raises the bar to infinite levels.