Slave - Just A Touch Of Love (1979)
Label.........................: Cotillion Records/Atlantic Records
Genre.........................: Funk
StoreDate.....................: Mar-04-2010
Source........................: CDDA
Grabber.......................: Exact Audio Copy
Encoding Scheme...............: Lame 3.97 V2 VBR Joint-Stereo
Size..........................: 50,3 MB
Total Playing Time............: 37:00
Release Notes:
Funk classic available for the first time on CD, Slave's
fourth album opened a new phase in the Ohio funk band's
storied history. It was their first to feature the vocals of
percussionist Steve Arrington, whose inimitable singing
brought a distinctive flavor to the hit title song. The other
tracks alternate between the more conventional vocals of
Starleana Young and Curt Jones, who would go on to form Aurra.
"Are You Ready for Love?", "Funky Lady (Foxy Lady)," "Roots"
and "Shine" are superlative fusions of smooth funk and deep,
throbbing groove. The music is the result of trumpeter Steve
Washington's expert arrangements, as well as the formidable
rhythm section of bassist Mark Antone Adams and drummer
Arrington. But it was Arrington's stirring vocals that helped
to separate Slave from dozens of other likeminded groups. His
singing is exceptionally sexy and vulnerable, but tinged with
sinister intent. The fact that his style is ever so slightly
off-key is a big part of what makes "Just a Touch of Love" so
intoxicating. The off-kilter sensation extends into the
finale, "Warning," which revels in the band's love of
eccentricity. Enjoy
Tracklisting
01. Just A Touch Of Love 06:33
02. Are You Ready For Love? 06:05
03. Funky Lady (Foxy Lady) 04:37
04. Roots 05:00
05. Painted Pictures 00:26
06. Thank You 05:46
07. Shine 05:06
08. Warning 03:27
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