Haven't had really any time to check what's out there -- what's everyone seeing?

-thebigfunk

~ i could still snort you under the table ~

I have such mixed feelings about Glasper but he's got my ear again over the last year or two, plus the features on this are pretty straight (Q-Tip & Esperanza on a track, Meshell (that track is dope), Lalah and Common, Gregory Porter and Ledisi, the list goes on) --- so I'm giving this a listen now.

-thebigfunk

~ i could still snort you under the table ~

just what I needed, what I've been looking for. it feels good to me and it's socially a little different than 1 and 2. feels like the mix is thicker and focusing more on the low end. I like how it sounds a lot better than the previous albums. but it's also more "straightforward" neo-soul/r&b to me at least.

this was also an immediate cop for me halfway thru!! I bought it on Bandcamp for $10 and change and it's in hi res
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welp

Not as much as you, I think, but it will definitely get some play. Not sure where it will fall in the big scheme.

Definitely feels the most neo-soul-ish of the bunch and I think that plays more to Glasper's strengths than some of his other endeavors.

Which songs are your favorite so far?

-thebigfunk

~ i could still snort you under the table ~

>Definitely feels the most neo-soul-ish of the bunch and I
>think that plays more to Glasper's strengths than some of his
>other endeavors.

oh for SURE!


>Which songs are your favorite so far?

favorites are *


I was indifferent for "Black Superhero" as a single but for some reason I'm feeling it more in the context of the album

I absolutely dig the end of "Shine"

Q-Tip's FLOW on "Why We Speak" is my favorite thing of the year thus far haha

*"Over" was an instant fave. Dammit YEBBA!!!

*"Better Than I Imagined" is flames

*"Everybody Wants To Rule The World" is wonderful, but the beat change shook my soul. I absolutely love it.

*"Everybody Love" is such a sweet house/soul track that was completely unexpected, but so expertly crafted

I don't have strong feelings either way about "It Don't Matter" but it is a beautiful track and I think Ledisi and Greg sound great together. Same for "Heaven's Here". For "Out of My Hands"; I wish the whole track sounded like the outro lol and I also prefer the coda/outro to Forever" even tho it's just a jam. "Bright Lights" is also okay.

I didn't mean to make this post into *this* hahaa, but I was moved!

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welp

>Q-Tip's FLOW on "Why We Speak" is my favorite thing of the
>year thus far haha
>moved!

Need to spend more time with the album overall but man, this is probably one of my favorite cuts of the year so far. Esperanza just *goes*: the vocal layers, the subtle musical change-ups, Q-Tip --- everything is just full and lush and perfect.

-thebigfunk

~ i could still snort you under the table ~

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqVlq69vOZs&ab_channel=naturesoundsmusic

From their album coming out on 3/11.

They should make a really good pair

-thebigfunk

~ i could still snort you under the table ~

Haven't listened to these yet, just thought I'd share a few things I'm planning to check.

Elaquent - Bedtime Stories III: https://elaquent.bandcamp.com/album/bedtime-stories-iii

Talking Therapy Ensemble & Emma-Jean Thackray - Talking Therapy: https://ejthackray.bandcamp.com/album/talking-therapy
** I think this is more jazz/experimental leaning than her lp from last year but not sure

** Also, there was a remix companion album to Thackray's "Yellow" that came out a few weeks ago, haven't listened yet: https://ejthackray.bandcamp.com/album/yellower-vol-1

Nightmares on Wax - Remixed To Freedom: https://nightmaresonwax.bandcamp.com/album/remixed-to-freedom
** They had one of the unsung albums of last year, kind of bummed this remix ep only remixes two tracks -- wondering if they'll release more later

Sole & DJ Pain 1- Post American Studies: https://emergencyhearts.bandcamp.com/album/post-american-studies
** Gave a quick skim the other night, sounds super smart but also pretty dark and dense. Not sure if I'll get to this or not as I think I'll need to be in the right mood and headspace, lol.

-thebigfunk

~ i could still snort you under the table ~

New album by Focus…

… is the title. Looks like it dropped 2/23. Enjoying it. I like his production. His beats have their own distinct style/feel.