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bsk3601	Raphael Saadiq - The Way I See It If this is not a contender for traditional R&B album of the year (alongside Al's Lay It Down) then I'll have to go around and start blowing up some shit. This is the album that 'Instant Vintage' should've been... [and I love that album, but the material on The Way I See It deserves the better title of "Instant Vintage"] ... Whew.... That is all.
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Reply #1 posted 09/13/08 8:27pm

chuckaducci	Wait a sec...it's been released?
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Reply #2 posted 09/13/08 8:29pm

bsk3601	chuckaducci said: Wait a sec...it's been released? It comes out Tuesday. I'm urging folks to take the day off (if possible) sit back and enjoy this joint.
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Reply #3 posted 09/13/08 8:32pm

chuckaducci	Haha, ain't no album worth taking the day off to listen to, unless, of course, Monk, Hendrix, Elvin Jones, Paul Chambers and Coltrane are all suddenly resurrected and record an album together - but I will surely cop this. When Saadiq is on, he's fucken on.
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Reply #4 posted 09/13/08 8:38pm

chuckaducci	I'm at his myspace page...he's such a stylist. Judging from the cuts on his page, it's highly unoriginal, but godammit, it sounds good.
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Reply #5 posted 09/13/08 8:41pm

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bsk3601 said:

This is the album that 'Instant Vintage' should've been...

and as... Ray Ray shoulda
been the artwork

"be who you are and say what you feel
because those who mind don't matter
and those who matter don't mind."

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Reply #6 posted 09/13/08 8:46pm

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I'm at his myspace page...he's such a stylist.

Judging from the cuts on his page, it's highly unoriginal, but godammit, it sounds good.

I swear by Saadiq as a producer, but lyrically and musically I know he's never been the king of originality. But that dude knows the art of creating a feel good groove. I was just saying on another message board that Saadiq has always been on a 60s retro kick and he's always worn his Bay Area/Curtis Mayfield Impressionisms on his sleeve. So, personally, I don't think this one should be viewed as some sort of gimmick. Unlike his previous solo joints, I can't find one skippable track on it.

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Reply #7 posted 09/13/08 8:47pm

bsk3601	DirtyChris said: bsk3601 said: This is the album that 'Instant Vintage' should've been... and as... Ray Ray shoulda been the artwork I dig the current artwork. It pretty much prepares you for what you about to hear. Ray Ray gives off more of a 70s vibe, IMO. [Edited 9/13/08 20:48pm]
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bsk3601 said:

DirtyChris said:

and as... Ray Ray shoulda
been the artwork
razz

I dig the current artwork. It pretty much prepares you for what you about to hear. Ray Ray gives off more of a 70s vibe, IMO.

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Reply #9 posted 09/13/08 8:54pm

chuckaducci	Ray Ray and Instant Vintage were yawn-able and yawn inducing. But I agree - Saadiq has always been unapologetic stylist and a record producer worthy of that thang they hand out in Oslo every year for Peace and shit. Oh Girl...wow...suddenly shuttled back to 1959 and I'm driving home after dropping my high school sweetheart off at her crib. My old man's gonna love this record.
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Reply #10 posted 09/13/08 8:57pm

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chuckaducci said:

Ray Ray and Instant Vintage were yawn-able and yawn inducing.

But I agree - Saadiq has always been unapologetic stylist and a record producer worthy of that thang they hand out in Oslo every year for Peace and shit.

Oh Girl...wow...suddenly shuttled back to 1959 and I'm driving home after dropping my high school sweetheart off at her crib.

My old man's gonna love this record.

yeah that song stirs my soul

I hate they felt the need to do
a damn remix with Jay-Z neutral

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bsk3601	DirtyChris said: I hate they felt the need to do a damn remix with Jay-Z [Edited 9/13/08 20:57pm] Oops... I forgot about that shit. I do skip that shit!!!! They could could've collaborated in another way on some other shit. That one kinda pisses me off. However, I still endorse this album [Edited 9/13/08 21:00pm]
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Flowers2	. [Edited 9/14/08 2:31am]
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Nick715	chuckaducci said: Wait a sec...it's been released? It's out this Tuesday, 9/16. The 1st single is really good! "Love That Girl" http://www.youtube.com/wa...MiBL5BgW7Q
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he was on some late show
the other night
did anybody beside me catch it? lol

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DirtyChris said:

he was on some late show
the other night
did anybody beside me catch it? lol

I've been searching Youtube/Dailymotion like crazy when you mentioned it in Luvland confused

what show, puddin'?

And yes, I've been saying he should've called this album "Ode 2 Mr.Mayfield" since the whole thing sounds like a Curtis/Impressions tribute album as opposed to a "Raphael Saadiq" album. I hate it when artists put their influences TOO MUCH on display, it kills the originality.

I like the album though nod

def a feel-good joint and I can't fault anybody for bringin' musicianship to the table(as opposed to the heavy use of computers instead of instruments).

And for those who think this album is better than Instant Vintage and that the latter is boring hmph!

I beg to differ, dahlings!

drool

@ OPH,,,,that shit is my joy!
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Harlepolis said:

And for those who think this album is better than Instant Vintage and that the latter is boring hmph!

I beg to differ, dahlings!

drool

@ OPH,,,,that shit is my joy!

co-sign

it's Ray Ray that
is the snoozefest
I meant it gets better
towards the end

but Instant Vintage is great
I mean there's stuff I could do without...
but it's still a great piece of work

"OPH"... yes... I've worn that interlude
into the ground 57 feet deep razz

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Harlepolis said:

I've been searching Youtube/Dailymotion like crazy when you mentioned it in Luvland confused

what show, puddin'

Jay Leno... I just confirmed it with my mama

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Reply #18 posted 09/14/08 12:03pm

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Harlepolis said:

DirtyChris said:

he was on some late show
the other night
did anybody beside me catch it? lol

I've been searching Youtube/Dailymotion like crazy when you mentioned it in Luvland confused

I beg to differ, dahlings!

drool

@ OPH,,,,that shit is my joy!

He was on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno on Friday night. And I agree... Instant Vintage was NOT boring. Ray Ray? Slightly... wink

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Reply #19 posted 09/15/08 5:16am

SoulAlive	I'm getting this CD tomorrow.I like what I've heard so far.
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Reply #20 posted 09/15/08 5:55am

Graycap23	Good cd. It's out in Bloomingdales 2day and out at record stores tomorrow.
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Reply #21 posted 09/15/08 8:23am

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It is a very good album. I hope he gets a nod for album of the year at the Grammy Awards (but I know he won't).

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Reply #22 posted 09/15/08 11:30am

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I just saw Ray live in DC 2wks ago. the tunes are solid. i saw him live when "Ray Ray" came out, he did the strong tunes(title cut,chic vibe,rifle love,help the grown folks). i figured after listening to the Joss Stone project that his next solo offereing would sound like this. he captures the vibe well. It's getting some worthy praises. Plus the basslines.....u can tell he got his James Jamerson vibe on w/this release.

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Reply #23 posted 09/15/08 11:52am

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Did u guys see Raphael on The Tonight Show on Friday? He KILLED "Love That Girl".

Watch it here:
http://www.nbc.com/The_To.../episodes/

He is also being featured on VH1-Soul tomorrow night at 8pm central doing a live concert.

He is also having a free concert in LA on the 19th.

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Reply #24 posted 09/15/08 12:11pm

Graycap23	Who is the female background singer?
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Reply #25 posted 09/15/08 12:13pm

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chuckaducci said:

When Saadiq is on, he's fucken on.

Is he on? HATED Gospeldelic. Love Raphael though sad

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Reply #26 posted 09/15/08 1:06pm

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I d/l'd it this morning. I'mma listen to it as soon as I get home.

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Reply #27 posted 09/15/08 1:10pm

JessieJ	I'm loving it. Great album
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Reply #28 posted 09/15/08 1:13pm

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SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said:

chuckaducci said:

When Saadiq is on, he's fucken on.

Is he on? HATED Gospeldelic. Love Raphael though sad

Which one is "Gospeldelic"?

I thought Instant Vintage was pretty good, but a little long. Ray Ray wasn't bad, but there weren't any real standouts like on the former. From what I've heard so far of the new album, I may like it the most of all three studio albums. I saw him live last month here in NYC and the show was great, but I don't think he did any songs from Ray Ray.

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Reply #29 posted 09/15/08 1:43pm

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sextonseven said:

SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said:

Is he on? HATED Gospeldelic. Love Raphael though sad