Blackburst

Jazzhole | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 29, 2000)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Beave Music
• ASIN: B00004S62N
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #149,499 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #66 in Music > R&B > Neo-Soul

Editorial Reviews

Urban Network

Blackburst is loaded with chill, late night mood swings.

Product Description

"Blackburst is a sexy, funky-as-all-get-out album that trips on R&B, house, old-school soul, jazz, and just about everything in between. Perhaps the album's only flaw is that, when confronted by the sweet sounding tracks, you'll find yourself in a dilemna: take your clothes off and have some close-quarter fun, or keep them on and dance and sing yourself silly to these player-worthy hook-ups." - Derrell Bradford 411

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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Essential Summer listening!, July 28, 2002

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Dr.D.Treharne (Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Blackburst (Audio CD)

This is certainly an album for listening to on long languid nights. Recorded without the rappers that contributed to the album "the Jazzhole" it benefits from an excellent programmed drum sound, and a much tighter editing than its predecessor. The vocals mainly come from Marlon Saunders who has a distinctive soul-drenched voice. He's helped by vocals on 2 tracks from Rosa Russ and another two from Michella Deville which adds variety. Kevin Disimone who was more centrally involved on the previous album contributes vocals on track 8. The keyboards are mixed further forward on this CD, and there's sparse use of a range of other instruments. The tracks neatly merge from one to another. Favourites on this outing are "Winter Sky" which features Michella Deville, and "Never Can forget you" with Rosa Russ on vocals.However,this really is an album to play complete, rather than trying to pick out specific tracks.Use of the 'repeat' function is also recommended.A essential summer listen. Hopefully their new album, provisionally titled "Circle of the Sun", which was completed in January 2002 will be released before the end of the year, in the meantime this is one to embrace the summer with. Enjoy!

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Billboard Review 2/5/2000 - Michael Paoletta, March 5, 2000

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This review is from: Blackburst (Audio CD)

"The theory behind good music appears to be a pretty simple one-mix good songwriting, talented artists, and inspired production. Jazzhole founding members Marlon Saunders and Warren Rosenstein seem to understand that recipe. "Blackburst" is filled with luscious grooves and intense rhythms. "You're My Baby," featuring Rosa Russ, sets a mood as Saunders and Russ lay down sensuous riffs, perfect for late nights with that special someone. That passionate feeling continues on tracks like "Hush," where Saunders solos with very sultry results. "Winter Sky," featuring newcomer Michella Deville, is a mellow piece accented wonderfully by saxophone passages. The group increases the vibe quotient on the funk-inspired piano and guitar inflections of both "Interlude" and "Dancing In My Head." The seamless fusion of drum'n'bass and Latin music on "Interlude Two" only further piques the interest of what might have been possible had it not been just an interlude. "Blackburst" is a balanced effort that pays off in its simplicity. Fans of Sweetback, Sade, and Maxwell should give this serious consideration."

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars File this under Neo-Soul, and check out 'Circle of the Sun', June 2, 2002

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Brown Sugar Babe (Fort Greene, Brooklyn, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Blackburst (Audio CD)

Jazzhole's got it going on! Try this CD, you won't regret it. Great on your sexy mixed tape with D'Angelo and Maxwell, with a touch of Meshell Ndegeocello. Their newest CD, 'Circle of the Sun', is just as good, maybe even better. I honestly would have a hard time picking between them, I love them both so much. 'Blackburst' has a few more uptempo tracks, while 'Circle of the Sun' is more chilled out, with some world music influences, maybe like Bebel Gilberto meets D'Angelo...

Anyway you slice it, 'Blackburst' is a sexy and mellow CD. Hard not to love it.