フォーマット |
CD |
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構成数 |
1 |
国内/輸入 |
輸入 |
パッケージ仕様 |
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発売日 |
2012年09月11日 |
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規格品番 |
SHACD5803 |
レーベル |
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SKU |
016351580320 |
構成数 | 1枚
合計収録時間 | 00:53:24
Personnel: Eric Leeds (flute, tenor saxophone); Brad Shermock (trumpet); Michael Nelson (trombone). Audio Mixer: Dave Darlington. Photographer: Nathan Santos. Arranger: Mint Condition. In terms of content and quality, not much differentiates Music @ the Speed of Life from 7..., Mint Condition's previous album. The most noticeable distinction between the releases is the greater amount of collaborative work on this one. Eric Leeds (Prince, Madhouse, Fdeluxe) plays saxophone and flute and arranged the horns. On four songs, unobtrusive talkbox is provided by Bobby Ross Avila, a longtime Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis associate who (like Mint Condition) recorded for Jam & Lewis' A&M-affiliated boutique label. The presence of the talkbox, not to be confused with Auto-Tune, is no random authenticator; in the sleeve, the band acknowledges innovator Roger Troutman, as well as his son, "co-conspirator" Roger Troutman Lynch. Leeds and Avila's contributions give the album a funkier, slightly bolder edge. Otherwise, this is standard-issue Mint Condition. As ever, the band's unmistakably live sound is in effect, and all of the material is relatable, from "Believe in Us" (fostering faith in love) to "Blessed" (remaining positive in the face of conflict). What initially sounds like a lull during the album's middle third eventually reveals some subtly affecting material, reminding listeners that Mint Condition don't have to be flashy to shine. Additional bright spots come from DJ Jazzy Jeff, whose turntables add color to "Girl of My Life," and Brother Ali, who drops a nostalgic and hushed verse on the finale. The musicians are on a roll; this is the shortest span of time in which they have released three studio albums, and each release should be heard by anyone who has enjoyed the '90s output. ~ Andy Kellman
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1.In the Moment
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2.Believe in Us
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3.What I Gotta Do
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4.Blessed
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5.Slo Woman
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6.Girl of My Life
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7.Believe in Us (Reprise) - (featuring Bobby Ross Avila)
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8.Completely
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9.Never Hurt Again - (featuring Bobby Ross Avila)
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10.Nothin'
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11.Be Where You Are
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12.Never Hurt Again (Reprise) - (featuring Bobby Ross Avila)
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13.SixFortyNine/Changes - (featuring Eric Leeds/Nathan Miller/Brother Ali)
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胸が苦しくなるほど甘酸っぱいストークリーの歌声も、弾力のある演奏もいよいよ絶好調。前作から1年という過去最速ペースもそんなバンドのコンディションの良さを裏付けるものだろう。大ぶりなシンセや印象的なホーン(アレンジはあのエリック・リーズ!)で彩りを添えつつ、瑞々しさを保ったまま円熟したような懐の深いグルーヴが最高にクールでかっこいい。効果的に挿入されるトークボックスにも悶絶必至だ。今回もミント!
bounce (C)出嶌孝次タワーレコード (vol.348(2012年9月25日発行号)掲載)
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