![]() ![]() The production by Thomas Brenneck is straightforward but naturalistically effective, and puts Bradley’s rough but passionate vocals in engaging relief with the accompanists. As on his two previous albums, Bradley is one of the most authentic-sounding artists in the 2010s retro-soul sweepstakes on Changes. Now it’s become the title track and cornerstone of Bradley’s third album, and in this context it doesn’t sound like a novelty, but like the striking, deeply felt performance it truly is. 4) became something of a viral sensation when it first surfaced on a Record Store Day single in 2013. The album closes with “Tuck ‘N’ Roll,” a rocking instrumental that showcases the band, in particular Justin Hubler on organ.įoobar2000 1.3.9 / Dynamic Range Meter 1.1.1Īnalyzed: Durand Jones & The Indications / Durand Jones & The Indications (Deluxe Edition)ĭR11 -0.14 dB -12.05 dB 3:29 01-Make A ChangeĭR9 -0.14 dB -11.12 dB 4:19 03-Can't Keep My CoolĭR9 -0.59 dB -10.46 dB 3:13 04-Groovy BabeĭR10 -0.14 dB -11.21 dB 5:07 05-Giving UpĭR10 0.00 dB -11.81 dB 4:37 06-Is It Any Wonder?ĭR9 -0.12 dB -11.71 dB 5:38 07-Now I'm GoneĭR10 -0.14 dB -10.95 dB 2:54 08-Tuck 'N’ RollĭR6 -0.30 dB -7.49 dB 3:18 09-I Can't Do Without You (Live from Bloomington, IN)ĭR5 -0.30 dB -7.44 dB 3:26 10-Make A Change (Live from Bloomington, IN)ĭR6 -0.30 dB -7.83 dB 6:36 11-Can't Keep My Cool (Live from Bloomington, IN)ĭR6 -0.30 dB -7.39 dB 2:58 12-Groovy Babe (Live from Bloomington, IN)ĭR6 -0.30 dB -7.27 dB 2:32 13-Should I Take You Home (Live from Bloomington, IN)ĭR5 -0.30 dB -7.18 dB 3:09 14-Dedicated To You (Live from Boston, MA)ĭR6 -0.30 dB -8.21 dB 6:22 15-Now I'm Gone (Live from Boston, MA)ĭR6 -0.30 dB -7.18 dB 4:11 16-Is It Any Wonder? (Live from Boston, MA)ĭR6 -0.30 dB -7.68 dB 3:50 17-Smile (Live from Boston, MA)ĭR6 -0.30 dB -8.If Wilson Pickett could cover the Archies and Al Green could interpret the Bee Gees, why shouldn’t Charles Bradley put his spin on Black Sabbath? Bradley’s deep, soulful reading of Black Sabbath’s “Changes” (from 1972’s Vol. Jones comes back in full force on “Now I’m Gone,” a tour de force of heartache and disappointment that might unleash a few tears. On “Is It Any Wonder,” Frazer takes over on vocals, injecting a softer, more tender timbre, enhanced with a bit of reverb. “Giving Up” is a classic break-up song with a sound straight out of the Stax studio-one can even imagine that Booker T (another IU alum) is sitting in on the B3. Things just keep getting better on “Groovy Babe,” a song guaranteed to shake up the dance floor, with Frazer given a chance to shine with a drum solo, while Jones shouts to the rafters. This is followed by the slow burner “Can’t Keep My Cool,” a strong track that lets Jones stretch his vocal and emotional range. Frazer lays down a steady groove on “Smile,” which gives the horn section a workout. On their self-titled album of original songs, released on Ohio’s Colemine label, the band opens with one of their strongest tracks, “Make a Change.” This is old-school stuff in the very best sense-funky and hard driving, with organ riffs and raw vocals channeling soul singers several generations removed. Sure to satisfy fans of Charles Bradley, Lee Fields, Aloe Blacc, and Leon Bridges. The three began writing original soul music, recording themselves straight to tape in the basements of Bloomington- a process which brings you the gritty sounds available on Ohio-based Colemine Records. When his music career took him to Bloomington, Indiana, he was selected to join the legendary Indiana University Soul Revue, and it was through his involvement that he met writer/producer duo Aaron Frazer and Blake Rhein. ![]() With a stellar background in gospel, Jones got his start in the church, singing in the choir of his hometown in rural Louisiana. Jones brings you fiery original soul music, pairing soaring vocal work with dusty drums, slinking guitars and screaming organs. Giving Up (Live from Boston, MA) (7:40)īayou-born soul sensation, Durand Jones, is bringing his raw energy to Colemine Records with his 2016 debut album. Is It Any Wonder? (Live from Boston, MA) (4:11)ġ8. Now I'm Gone (Live from Boston, MA) (6:22)ġ6. ![]() Dedicated To You (Live from Boston, MA) (3:09)ġ5. Should I Take You Home (Live from Bloomington, IN) (2:32)ġ4. Groovy Babe (Live from Bloomington, IN) (2:58)ġ3. Can't Keep My Cool (Live from Bloomington, IN) (6:36)ġ2. Make A Change (Live from Bloomington, IN) (3:26)ġ1. I Can't Do Without You (Live from Bloomington, IN) (3:18)ġ0. ![]()
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