Turn It Out (Reissue)

Soulive | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 1, 2000)
• Original Release Date: November 1, 1999
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Redeye Distribution
• ASIN: B00004WLOL
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• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #250,024 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #90 in Music > Indie Music > R&B > Funk

Track Listings

1. Steppin'

2. Uncle Junior (live)

3. Azucar

4. Tabasco

5. Rudy's Way

6. Jesus Children (live)

7. Nealization

8. So Live! (live)

9. Arruga de Agua

10. Turn It Out

11. Arruga (reprise)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars VIBRANT, SLICK & SOULFUL B-3 SOUL JAZZ GROUP !, March 14, 2000

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Eddie Landsberg "My 10th year as a reviewer !... (Tokyo, Japan) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Turn It Out

A lot of acid Jazz B3 groups have been popping up here and there, each with their own edge. Of all them SOULIVE is the most authentic. The organist has a soulful, solid and slick bassline and the groove is good. This isnt just pseudo Jimmy Smith with a hip hop beat, bebop, MMW or McGriff/booglaoo wannabe stuff. The sound is solid enough that a Jazzer would dig it, and funky enough for the dance/acid Jazz scene. Not only can they kick the funk they can get mellow as well. Check out Big John Patton, Larry Goldings, Reuben Wilson, Funk Inc. and some of the classics if this tickles your fancy.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Soulive is the next big thing., March 14, 2001

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Chris - See all my reviews

This review is from: Turn It Out (Reissue) (Audio CD)

I first saw these guys when they were just starting out at the Ben and Jerry's festival in Vermont. Seems fitting, doesn't it? Right then and there I picked up "Get Down!", Soulive's REAL dubut album. They had one hell of a sound.

This album stays very true to their jam band roots. Songs are often 15 minutes long, with 5 minute solos. You can tell the crowd loves them, and the more you listen, the more you wish you were in the crowd. They are so funky, it's unbelieveable. You'll find yourself cheering after the solos.

However, after a little while, the songs tend to get old. They're solos have no changes in them, and they tend to get flat after about 10 minutes. I really want to give them 5 stars, but I can't for that reason only.

But what do you expect? They're a jam band for crying out loud. They're meant to be seen live. Chances are, if you were live, you'd be enjoying them more. And that's what you have to understand when you hear this album.

You should definatly pick this one up if you're a funk fan. It's totally worth the cash. And go see them live - I have a feeling it's an experence you won't forget.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Soulive's True Sound, January 4, 2005

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This review is from: Turn It Out (Reissue) (Audio CD)

I have listened to every one of soulive's albums. I have been a fan of theirs for years and I like them a lot. I think that they're best album is TURN IT OUT. I think this because it has a nice calm and quiet sound. It is their original, small club sound and it is laid back. It is an album you can just pop in when you are relaxing at home or something you can play at a party. You can lounge or dance to it. It is a Soulive album for all people and shows their distinct, original sound. Eric Krasno uses a little of pedals to change the sound of his guitar, but mostly it is just the true sound of Soulive and the true sound of the band members playing their instruments when they first started out. The band members being Alan Evans-Hammond B3 Organ, Neal Evans-Drums, and Eric Krasno-guitar. This is the true, hip sound of soulive. This album still has the top spot on my list.