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Soul Activated

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Do not buy this album if you are looking for something weak-go find something by John Tesh and never speak of the blues.

This cd should come in an asbestos case.

Some of the highlights of this album are tracks 1 through 11.

My personal favorite on this album is track 4, "Summertime Life". One night after a concert I was talking to him, and he said that it was also one of his favorites. "Every time you go away" is a great cover. The words really come alive wrapped in his voice.

The last song I have to mention here is track 2- "I'd Rather Be Blind"~ "I'd rather be blind, than to see you go." Classic blues. Listen to the way he belts out the chorus. This is how it's supposed to be done.

Warning:
This music may be too strong for you- you may want to consult a physician. Side effects may include uncontrollable appreciation for his music, constant amazement, and prolonged guilt as to why you waited this long in your life to buy this album.

If you do nothing else this year, buy this album.

This CD features hard-driving R&B with some soulful ballads. Curtis Salgado's band is tight and on the money. Old Enough to Know Better and More Love Less Attitude are great catchy tunes to get you up dancing. He does a wonderul R&B cover of Jimmy Cliff's The Harder They Come. Lip Whippin is a jumping blues instrumental that show off Curtis Salgado's fine blues harp. There is not a weak cut on the CD. Highly recommended. (Don't miss him if you can see him live! I saw him as the opening act for George Thorogood and Steve Miller. Curtis Salgado easily blew them away!)

I've never been disappointed with a Curtis Salgado CD, but his latest release, "Soul Activated" is a much welcomed return to the nitty gritty, swampy soulful blues for which he's acclaimed. Previous releases have included some booty-kicking rock, but NOBODY grinds the true blues like Curtis Salgado. He comes "full circle" with this CD, including an all-time favorite, "More Love, Less Attitude," which fans will remember from his Bojangle days. "Soul Activated" is pure gutsy blues, meticulously selected by Salgado. His personal investment is evident as he writes and performs an upbeat cut from a friend's favorite saying: "Sweet Jesus, Buddha Doctor." I've seen Curtis open for Bobby Bland, Jefferson Starship, and Steve Miller - - should've been reverse billing!

This CD does not leave my stereo-Curtis breathes soul into every song. Let him activate your soul with his funky blues. Leon Russell's 'I'd Rather Be Blind' will get you dancing even if you're washing dishes. I guarantee you will not be disappointed.

Curtis is one of the most significant, and sadly, least known artists doing this kind of work today. This album is a further evolution of his body of work. Some of the older recordings are unavailable commercially, but I would recommend buying one if you ever see it for sale. "More Than You Can Chew" and the "Curtis Salgado and the Stilettos" albums are extraordinary. "Soul Activated" continues Curtis' quest for blues and soul originality and truth.

Someday, "they" (the music industry) will "get it." Although he has many, many devoted fans, Curtis needs some evangelists and some "units" sold to get the industry's attention. If you like good rockin' blues, soulful blues, and just plain fun music, bring Curtis "in the house." That's when party gets started!

This CD is phenomenenal for so many reasons. From the opening cut "Old Enough To Know Better" to the last cut "More Love Less Attitude" shows what a great artist Curtis Salgado truly is. For starters, the man's voice is second to none in my book. I read a review of this CD that said that he sounds like Paul Rodgers, if anything Mr. Rodgers sounds like him. He has put together an album that may start a "happy-feet" epidemic in parts of the world. The only slight knock I have is the harp instrumental "Lip Whippin" to me sounds out of place even though it is darn good harmonica workout. Coupled with his previous "Wiggle Outta This" release, he has put out truly prolific Blues/Soul/R&B/Funk/Potpourri albums that should give him serious commerical appeal. Like I said, should give him. I am definitely going to see him the next time he is going to be on tour in a town close to me.