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John Oates
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Product Details

  • Audio CD (August 20, 2002)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Import
  • Label: Beyond Records
  • ASIN: B00006GFC4
  • In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #34,495 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Track Listings

1. Color Of Love
2. It Girl
3. All Good People
4. Love In A Dangerous Time
5. Unspoken
6. Soul Slide
7. Go Deep
8. Little Angel
9. Beauty
10. Phunk Shui
11. Electric Ladyland

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Product Description
Debut solo album for one half of Hall & Oates. This recording is a result of coming together, spontaneity, faith, friendship, luck, experience and love. Liquid Records. 2003.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars ..., August 30, 2002
By Thomas Calhoun "Tom Calhoun" (Charlotte, NC United States) - See all my reviews
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For long time Hall and Oates fans, this release from John is way overdue. Overshadowed by Daryl since the release of Voices and the commercial success that followed, John has long been content to sit in the background and to contribute his two tracks to each album. To the hardcore H & O fans, those tracks often left us longing for more. Now we have it. This is a great album, there is just no other way to put it. It's funky, it's soulful, it's smooth and it may be the most consistent release out of Daryl and John in nearly 20 years. It kicks off with the song John is featuring on the current Hall and Oates tour "Color of Love". This is a great little funky track and if doesn't get you moving you're dead. Other highlights for me include It Girl, All Good People and the title track. The title track pays tribute to some of the great R and B artists of the past and it has a very Earth Wind and Fire feel to it. Now that Daryl and John are back on top with the number one "Do It For Love", expect to hear more out of these guys and all I can say is it's about time. I don't know what happened to the soul in music in the last decade, but someone sure needs to bring it back and these guys can do it.

Don't hesitate, buy this one today and I look forward to the next release from John, but without having to wait so long this time!

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Johnny can sing, August 29, 2002
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John Oates ( yeah the little guy from Hall and Oates)shines on his own. This cd runs the gamut from 70's funk to acoustic ballads. This is John's first full solo effort, he wrote a tune for the "About Last Night" soundtrack back in the mid 80's. His biggest success away from Hall and Oates was the song "Electric Blue" which he co-wrote for the band Icehouse. Phunk Shui if released in 80's would have many potential hits. Highlights include "Color of Love", "All Good People", "Unspoken" and "Phunk Shui". All the songs on the album are first rate, the one clunker in my opinion is "Go Deep" If you like retro grooves, smooth harmonies and musicianship, pick up this disc.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars "just plug in and play" , March 21, 2006
By Laura Vona (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews
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This undiscovered modern classic speaks for iteself in the title track "Phunk Shui",
"just plug in and play"

That's all there is to it, really.
You'll be glad you did.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Phunk Shui all the way!!!!
John Oates did an excellent job for his first solo album. This has all jazz and soul elements. Just listen to songs like Phui Shui, Color of Love and It Girl. They are great!!!!
Published on January 26, 2006 by Tara Handford

4.0 out of 5 stars Phunk Shui
John Oates debut CD has finally arrived! John, the dark haired one of Hall & Oates, the most successful Duo of all time, steps out, in this long overdue solo effort. Read more
Published on February 25, 2003

3.0 out of 5 stars Not Bad - But Expected Something Better
First, let me say that I've been a huge John Oates fan. I've always felt that his voice has been underutilized on most of the Hall & Oates albums. Read more
Published on February 3, 2003 by Phyllis Diller

3.0 out of 5 stars A little short...just like Mr. Oates
Yes, I am a long time fan of both Daryl and John. I actually was working at a hotel in Buffalo, tanning during a work break out near the pool, when I opened my eyes to see John... Read more
Published on November 13, 2002 by Martin M. Ruminski

5.0 out of 5 stars MUST HAVE!!!
John is a dedicated family man with writing, guitar and vocal chops that have been highly overlooked! This is a MUST HAVE album... Read more
Published on November 4, 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible!
A GREAT thing that came to those of us who have waited long and patiently for John Oates to come out with his first solo release. Read more
Published on October 7, 2002

3.0 out of 5 stars O.K., I'm Liking It More With Each Listen, BUT......!!!!
I've waited over twenty-five years for John Oates to put out a solo album; each time a new Hall & Oates album was released, I'd check out his one or two lead vocal tracks first... Read more
Published on September 21, 2002 by Jef Fazekas

3.0 out of 5 stars More "Shui" than "Phunk"
"Phunk Shui" is the title of the new solo effort by John Oates. The production reminds Hall & Oates fans of songs like "War of Words" and instrumentation... Read more
Published on September 13, 2002 by TomAzon

4.0 out of 5 stars Sold me!
John's new album is definetly a peice of work. I'm enjoying it very much. This album contains quite simply the best version to electric ladyland to date. Read more
Published on September 9, 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic! The "Silent One" Speaks
John Oates, the quiet half of Hall and Oates, the most successful rock duo ever, has released an amazing collection of "phunky" songs. Read more
Published on September 1, 2002

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