phunkdaddy said:

Sho ya riiiiight...

phunkdaddy said:

exactly. I loved that mood he was in that album as well. It put off a modern vibe with a 60's twist to it ("wild child", "thinking of you", "annie may") unlike this current album which is sounding soley like 60's music. I have listened to the album 4 times so far and my reaction now is that I'm a bit disappointed. Though this does sound more different than anything he's done before, I wish he could have incorporated a bit of himself today in 2008 instead of sounding entirely like 1968.

DirtyChris said:

Thirded. Instant Vintage is one of the best R&B records of the last 10 years. This one sounds nice, if a little too retro.

phunkdaddy said:

loves it

loved the whole tuba player
cameo & things

You know what? I had to pop in Instant Vintage today, and its sounding so much better to me than Ray Ray, and The Way I See It.

I went out and picked this one up today! When I popped the disc in my player, I really was shocked. For the past 20 years I've listened to Ray or Tony Toni Tone, I have never known Ray could put it down quite like this. When the first joint played, I just knew that this was going to be a different album. I was a little disappointed because it didn't really have that sound that he's been known for and it started to sound a little redundant in some spots, but overall it's a great retro record. I respect everything he's done on this one from its 60's-styled production to the vintage-sounding songwriting. I mean, one can really mistake this for an album that was recorded in 1967 or 1968. I can't stop playing "Oh Girl," which sounds like a Delfonics record. That's my jam.

I guess I'll have to listen to it again because it is a very different yet unique gem. Hell, I think it rivals Amy Whinehouse's Back To Black and Sharon Jones' 100 Days, 100 Nights in some respect.

silverchild said:

that's what disappointed me too.

missfee said:

I got the strangest feeling
that I'ma get to know
this album verbatim
adlibs, breaths & all
just like I did with
Introducing... Joss Stone

to me that album began
to get redundant in spots as well
but today I love every single track
from that LP... I don't play them all
all the time, but when I hear them
I love it!!!

DirtyChris said:

I agree! It's one of those records that demands your attention and you can have fun with it at the same time. I just have to become more accustomed to the new direction he's gone into with this album. It's an incredible record, tho. Love every minute of it.

daPrettyman said:

I was just in the studio with Kamasi Washington (the Luther Vandross looking brother on sax) this past weekend.

That cat can play!



tA

Tribal Disorder

http://www.soundclick.com...dID=182431

Well as a concept album.....it's great. it should be looked at as such.... a concept album. He really got his James Jamerson vibe on with this release!!!!
I'm sure his future offerings will won't have the sound he's had on his latet projects. Keep in mind he still has the CJ Young and D'Angelo material that has yet to come out.

I saw his soulstage performance on VH1 Soul last night and he was hott!!! I hope he does a tour or something, I have to see him in person!

missfee said:

He's having a free concert here in L.A. tonight. I'm gonna try and peep him.

missfee said:

He's on tour right now:

September
11-House of Soul- San Francisco, CA
28-Black Cat- Washington, DC
29-World Café Live- Philadelphia, PA
30-SOB’s- New York, NY

October
2-Sugar Hill- Atlanta, GA
3-Amos’ Southend- Charlotte, NC
5-Limelight- Nashville, TN

i didn't even read what everyone else said, but i have to say this...


had instant vintage, didn't love it love it, but loved it dig?

...never got ray ray...



but this one????



please go get it. i bleed for music like this. this (stylistic-era/type of groove) was all i listened to until i was 14. and as far as "new" artists recreating an "old" sound... tho he's obviously of "our time" this sounds like it was recorded "back then". i mean even the tonality of the mix. i havent felt anything this authentic in a while. and i'm including amy. sorry to whoever takes pain in that last statement. nobody else's "throwback" record has the "warmth" this one does..

jess did you hear it yet?!? (this really makes me feel like i'm 10 again )
[Edited 9/19/08 13:57pm]

sextonseven said:

Ohhhh SHIT, HE'S GOING TO BE IN D.C. ON THE 28TH!!! DAMMIT I'M GOING TO BE IN ATLANTIC CITY.....Maybe I can catch the Charlotte one...

missfee said:

OKAY IT LOOKS LIKE I'LL BE GOING TO CHARLOTTE!!!! HELL YES!!!!!

SirPsycho said:

Did I hear it yet?!! I've been listening to it everyday since I got it LOVE IT!!! FFS, I'm listening to the damn thing right now. Staying in Love is my jam.

Just got this last night, it's on point.

very solid album. just one kiss, sometimes, calling and 100 yard dash are some of my favourites.

okay took yet another couple of listens and its growing on me... 100 yard dash is my "ish"!!!

I like it. On the first listen, my only complaint is that the weaker songs (IMO) are all towards the front. That makes for a strong ending, but at the expense of a lackluster start. I would've sequenced it differently. Of course, my opinions will probably change after a few more listens.

JessieJ said:

very stevie

A very impressive album.I love it

I picked it up today. You are gonna owe me big time if I don't like it.

Stymie said:

The album is incredible.In fact,I'm gonna go back and buy some extra copies for my parents.I know they're gonna love this album.

Stymie said:

please lemme know...

My favorites in no order are ..


Sure Hope You Mean It (Miracles, early Motown)
Big Easy (Stax flavor)
Just One Kiss (Smokey)
Love That Girl (Temptations music/Impressions lyrics)
Oh Girl (Delfonics/ThomBell tune)
Never Give You Up (Marvin Gaye)
Sometimes (Very Impressions like)

LittleBLUECorvette said:

i got a sam cooke feel from his delivery on sometimes, but i agree the whole album is very impressions-esque

SirPsycho said:

Yeah, was just about to edit that, don't know why I put Impressions, that's a Sam Jam All the way (Sometimes)

Some others, Let's Take a Walk = Miracles
Staying In Love = Chi-Lites
Calling = Doo-Wop