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 | Title : Heartfelt
Author : Fourplay
Release Date : 20020723
Binding : Audio CD
Regular Price : $18.98
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Editorial Reviews :
It's hard to believe that this is the eighth Fourplay album. It seems that the group tried so hard to duplicate the commercial success of their first three albums that they sleepwalked through the next three. Now freed from the corporate culture of the monolithic record company they once answered to, the supergroup has re-energized and finally, after 10 years, surpassed the artistic success of their marvelous self-titled debut. It's as if some of their smooth-jazz slickness has been worn away, because Heartfelt actually shows there are some hard edges to the group. Oh sure, Harvey Mason's 'That's the Time,' Larry Carton's 'Rollin,'' and Nathan East's 'Let's Make Love,' may find their way to radio and help push album sales, but on many of the tracks, including two they wrote collectively ('Galaxia,' 'Café L'Amour'), there's a bit too much sizzle for airplay. Carlton has really settled into the group and he actually has some burning guitar solos that will also never be heard on said staid airwaves. On a couple of tracks, Bob James echoes his very popular '70s keyboard sound, especially 'Break It Out,' which is very reminiscent of his classic 'Westchester Lady.'
Buyer Reviews :
I'm still on Cloud 9 after seeing them perform live at the Mountain Winery. Their performance of Tally Ho convinced me once and for all that 'Heartfelt' is their best effort to date. I received Heartfelt right after its release and have not been able to stop listening to it. The entire CD is great and has something to appeal to all tastes. There's even a bluesy tune, 'Ju-Ju', to appeal to Larry's fans. Complementing the incredibly great musicianship displayed on this CD is a fantastic production, reminescent of Steely Dan's 'Two Against Nature'. In summary, Fourplay has finally been allowed to let loose and show their stuff. I would be surprised if this effort is not a Grammy winner.
(by A music fan)
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