T.O.P.

構成数 : 1枚
合計収録時間 : 00:59:08
Tower Of Power: Tom Bowes (vocals); Carmen Grillo (guitar, background vocals); Lenny Pickett (alto saxophone); Emilio Castillo (tenor saxophone, background vocals); Stephen "Doc" Kupka (baritone saxophone); Lee Thornburg (trumpet, flugelhorn, trombone, background vocals); Greg Adams (trumpet, flugelhorn); Nick Milo (keyboards); Francis "Rocco" Prestia (bass); Russ McKinnon (drums, percussion). Additional personnel: Paul Perez, Brandon Fields (saxophone); Poncho Sanchez (congas). Personnel: Carmen Grillo (vocals, guitar, background vocals); Emilio Castillo (vocals, tenor saxophone, background vocals); Tom Bowes (vocals, background vocals); Lenny Pickett , Brandon Fields (saxophone); Stephen "Doc" Kupka (baritone saxophone); Lee Thornburg (trumpet, flugelhorn, trombone, background vocals); Greg Adams (trumpet, flugelhorn); Nick Milo (keyboards); Russ McKinnon (drums, percussion); Poncho Sanchez (congas). Audio Mixers: Jerry Manuel; Pete Kudas; Ken Kessie. Recording information: Can-Am Recorders; Pacifique Studios; Rumbo Recorders; SKip Saylor Recording; Track record. Photographer: Rocky Schenck. Arranger: Greg Adams . After the strong comeback release MONSTER ON LEASH, Tower Of Power blew the doors off with their next release, T.O.P. This is clearly the strongest the band had been in many years, featuring top-flight songwriting, the driving rhythm team of Russ McKinnon and Rocco Prestia, and the strongest horn line since the group's heyday. Once again appearing is vocalist Tom Bowes, a stylishly fierce singer who epitomizes the passionate soul that has signified every TOP frontman. The results are a startlingly funky record that is guaranteed to energize longtime fans and newcomers alike. The proceedings begin with the band's best single since "What Is Hip," the testifying "Soul With A Capital 'S'." This is followed quickly with the funky shuffle "It All Comes Back," forming a one-two punch that signifies that the funk is back to stay. Also famous for their moving ballads, slower cuts like the soothing "Please Come Back (To Stay)" and the passionate "Come To A Decision" are strong additions to the repertoire. Still, fiery funk numbers like "The Real Deal" and highlight "Come On With It" are the signature of TOP style and are presented here with a newfound '90s gusto.
録音 : ステレオ (Studio)