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artist: Allen Tousaint
title: Connected
date: 1996
label: NYNO Music
genre: New Orleans R&B
rls. date: Jan/2004
tracks: 15
bitrate: 192kbps
size: 85,1 MB
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Allen Toussaint's name became synonymous with New Orleans music, even
though he didn't seem to "do" the records his name was on as producer,
arranger, or writer on records by artists such as Ernie K-Doe or Irma
Thomas. This is his first studio album in at least a decade, and it is
a very worthy effort of all self-penned songs that seem to be a mix of
old and new (if not in age, at least in feel). He is supported by an
extremely worthy cast of the finest New Orleans musicians. Funky
material like "Funky Bars," "Ahya," and the rolling gait of "Oh My"
stands next to much softer pieces that require a more versatile voice.
There are times when his voice doesn't have that reaching pain, for
instance, that Aaron Neville gave to "Wrong Number." On most cuts, his
easy delivery is just what is called for, and his rollicking piano is
always perfectly matched to the song. This is not a disc of memories,
though it may bring up a few, it is fresh new funk and roll from the
city where American music has always stretched to new levels.
- Bob Gottlieb
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01-Pure Uncut Love [04:01]
02-Do The Do [04:17]
03-Computer Lady [03:33]
04-Get Out Of My Life, Woman [03:39]
05-We're All Connected [03:58]
06-Sweet Dreams [04:32]
07-Funky Bars [05:29]
08-Ahya [04:18]
09-If I Leave [04:06]
10-Aign Nyee [04:01]
11-In Your Love [05:37]
12-Oh My [02:53]
13-All Of It [03:51]
14-Wrong Number [03:27]
15-Rolling With The Punches [04:07]
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61:49 min
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