http://www.musicstreetjournal.com/index_cdreviews_display.cfm?id=105591 Gregg Kofi Brown Rock N Roll and UFOs; The Gregg Kofi Brown Anthology Review by G. W. Hill
This
compilation is tasty. Personally, I wish there had been a bit more range from
song to song, but everything here is effective. There is a lot of catchy music.
It's very mainstream and rather pop
oriented.
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Track by Track Review | ||||
Chasing
Rainbows
There
is a bit of an electronic vibe to this song. It feels a bit like 80s music. It's
somewhat soulful and very catchy.
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How
Can I? Speaking of soulful, this has such a cool groove. There is some funk to the bass line. This is perhaps mellower than the opener, but I like it more. It just feels a bit meatier. | ||||
All
The Way For You (unplugged) I like this. The guitar sound is classy and the vocal hooks are accessible. There is a real jazzy kind of vibe to the cut. | ||||
Nkosi
B There is definitely a healthy helping of funk in the mix here. It's another classy tune. | ||||
Open
Up My Arms (unplugged)
An
energized piece, this really feels like an alternative rock hit.
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Shadow This is one of the best cuts here. It's a fusion styled number that's very catchy and effective. | ||||
Tender
Eyes (unplugged)
Another
mellower tune, this is an accessible piece that works well.
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This
Guy
Here
we get another killer funk tune.
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Wake
Up In The Morning While this acoustic guitar based cut isn't a big change, it's very strong. It's another highlight of the set. | ||||
Whisper
In The Wind This isn't a big change, but rather a fusion-like number that works well. | ||||
Listening
To You Here's a cover of The Who featuring the cast of "Tommy." This is a bit on the electronic side. It's too theatrical for my tastes, but it's okay. It has a real dance mix kind of thing going. | ||||
Freedom's
Ring (unplugged)
Jazz
and more are featured here. The vocal arrangement is multi-layered and so cool
on this one. There is a lot of world music built into this thing.
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Summer
Rain (unplugged)
Here
we get another mellower piece. I like the vocal hooks on this. It's a strong
tune.
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Freedom's
Ring (the groove mix)
I
think I like this version of the song better than the other one. It really does
have a great groove.
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Take
Your Time This is very much an electronic styled groove. It's cool stuff. | ||||
Tricky
Situation A mellower cut, there is a lot of jazz in the mix of this. | ||||
Perfect
Rainbow (unplugged)
I
like this version of the opening tune, too. I'm not sure if I like it more than
the other version or not, but it is cool.
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