Chicago-based Liquid Soul are the hottest rising stars on the groove band scene today. This is their 3rd full-length release.
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Frequently identified as an acid-jazz ensemble, the Chicago-rooted collective known as Liquid Soul might be more accurately viewed as a pure funk band. They're energized by a wonderfully wayward, freewheeling spirit again on Here's the Deal, the group's third release. Deal follows 1998's Make Some Noise and their eponymous 1996 debut with another swinging assortment of house-party grooves anchored by Liquid Soul's horn-based frontline--including saxophonist Mars Williams (whose far-flung associations run from Anthony Braxton to Ministry to the Sun Ra Project, which Williams leads with Ken Vandermark), trumpeter Ron Haynes, and trombonist John Janowiak. The 12 selections on Deal (five recorded live) range from funk-heavy rap ("Sure Fire One," "Show Me") to nearly conventional R&B with jazzed-up, Liquid Soul twists ("Sex Tablet," "Rocket Scientist") to a flavorful, Latin-tinged ode to Dizzy Gillespie ("The Diz"). Simone, daughter of Nina Simone, sets two tracks aglow with soulful vocals ("Stop by Monie's," "Dysfunction"). Yet the recording's most involving tracks (along with drummer Dan Leali's Jeff Beck-flavored "Everybody's Got One") are the melded "Sweet Pea" and "Donkey Punch," a reeling, freestyle exercise that cross-pollinates bop, hip-hop, rock and an Asian netherworld before flinging you into a swirl of horn-driven industrial fusion. Definitely worth a listen. --Terry Wood
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No
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English
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5 x 5.63 x 0.43 inches; 3.39 Ounces
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I bought this CD on the strength of the voice of Simone only. Somewhere along the line I heard one of the two songs she was featured on and really liked it. I had not heard the group before this and now, after listening to the entire CD and realizing Simone was only heard on two of the tracks I would not have bothered with it. It's not my taste at all and I have no idea what this is supposed to be. The group identifies itself with "Acid Jazz" which can encompass many aspects of other genres, I suppose but for me, it's neither here nor there and it's a bit too eclectic for my taste.
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 23, 2000
Liquid Soul is a dominant band. They have all the right musicians, a skillfull rapper, and a pulse-pounding groove. Every CD shows them changing their style (Louder guitar riffs on their first CD, more of a lighter jazz sound with thier second) and this is no difference. They rely on bass driven smooth jazz tracks here, along with some louder songs like Spam Sucker that shows the latin-inspirations in the band. However, many of the songs apear repetative on the CD. its clear they have found a forumla that works and works well, but it is still just that- a formula. The differnt sounds are gone and while most of the tracks (Especaily Rocket Scientist, Stop by Monies, Show Me, and Sex Tablet) are very good, there are some (I.E. Everybody's Got one) which simply dont hold up to Liquid Soul Standards. However this is still an important CD to have in any retro-funk, jazz, groove and party lover's collection.
The worlds of bop, hip-hop, rock and funk have crossed and at that intersection is Liquid Soul. One of the joys of this album is its eclectic nature, it's hard to understand or prepare for what's coming next. Which means that while this album may not be for everyone it's worth a listen or two. Now while the music is clearly tailored to be a live entity Here's The Deal captures the fires and passions often brewing on stage. Liquid Soul have collected and recorded loud funky party grooves with a totally positive energetic atmosphere. Clearly more comfortable with their craft and sound work numerous samples are overlaid creating a rich but evocative sound. The rabid enthusiasm clearly projected by the jamming musicians is infectious. Alone or at a club you feet will move.
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 1, 2007
A unique taste in music, that is, let's at least agree on that. How anyone can call this the weakest of the Liquid Sould discography is beyond me. It doesn't really matter. If you like your horn-driven soul with more jazz than rap, more hooks than mindless honking, this is it. The fourth cut "Everybody's Got One," is worth the price of admission alone.
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 3, 2001
I am truly sorry to say I hadn't heard of Liquid Soul until today when I watched them perform on the CBS Saturday Early Show. I have to say, I liked what I heard and plan to buy the CD immediately! Even though I was concieved, born, and raised on old school R&B, I love all kinds of music. From Classical to Country and R&B to Retro Funk. I'm definitely a new Liquid Soul fan!
Immer wieder toll!!! Schon unsere erste Platte war die richtige Mischung auch Soul und Pop. Liquid Soul immer wieder gern gehörte Musik auch zum Abtanzen.
いや～ファンク大好き人間の僕にも納得の一枚です。何がすごいって？それはやっぱり、ファンクネスというかスカというか、凄まじいエネルギーを感じる一枚です。 とにかく聞くと元気になれる楽曲が目白押し！とくに、12.Spam Suckerなんて爽快感１００％☆ Tower of Power好きの人！Brand new Heavies好きの人！は特にハマると思います。 とりあえず、日々の単調な暮らしに飽き飽きの人はこのCDを聞けば明るく健やかな暮らしが出来ると思います。
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