You summed up my thoughts about this album entirely. It is such a shame that the recording does not shine because the musical performance is excellent. I went to the tour concert at the Locarno in Birmingham, a fantastic gig.
EDIT - This album was originally released on vinyl, and I doubt it was recorded in digital. Digital pop recordings tended to lag behind classical by a few years although there are a few exceptions. When music companies were busy issuing CDs of recent recordings to build up a catalogue, my view is that many did not receive optimum care and attention, the labelsā main concern was to build a big CD catalogue.
Even Kevinās atrocious attempt at Gaelic in All in All can be forgiven.
One of those albums perhaps overshadowed by THE BIG HIT but there isnāt a dud on this album and itās a joyous album, with a huge nod towards Van but nonetheless with enough originality to make it quite a unique sounding record.
The version on Tidal is a double CD but itās tracks 1-10 CD1 thatās the business.
Boy if any of you like Jazzā¦then this guy is for you. Not only is it great jazz but is recorded very well! Mostly all instrumentalsā¦I use a couple of his songs for reference for Bass, Drive and Slam!..did I mention he is fabulously recorded??
@LarryMagoo Well what can I say? Stunning saxophonist. Iām a Grover fan too so explains why I like his style. Futuresoul is a great album and the 1st track āDrumlineā gets your body movingā¦thanks for the heads up Larry and heās already added to my favourites tag!
You comment gave me a huge SMILE! āDrumlineā is one on my reference songs! I have 13-14 BJ albums and just love the quality of the recordings!!! I will now seek out some Grover based on your comments!!!
Please let me know if you have any more recommendationsā¦ I am a huge Smooth Jazz fan as I really enjoy structured Jazz as opposed to the free-form stuff that they could never play the same twice. .
Futuresoul is the only Down-Load I could find from him in High Resā¦
Just finished listening to Futuresoul and heās definitely influenced by the late great Grover Washington Jr. If you like Sax try some Stan Getzā¦in my opinion the greatest sax player ever!
Listening to āBody Languageā now and if I was asked whoās playing with only knowing a few Grover tracks, Iād say Grover, but I know all Groverās recordings so it must be? Someone who is definitely influenced by the great man!
Okay Guys & Girlsā¦This album is superb. Probably one of the finest pianists and Sax players together on this album. Smoochy Stuffā¦well thatās what I call it. Answers on a postcard to tell me when Stan takes a breathā¦amazing!
Have been listening to this since the mid 80ās. With me every step of the way. Sorely underrated group, who never sold out and remained true to their roots, despite the calling of the West Coast.
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My first nom, for two reasons. The first is very personal and we probably all have that one album we associate with a place in memory so real that seems to affect all six senses. This is that album for me. I was 13 when it came out and it probably represents a certain awakening to the power of music but for whatever reason, I still canāt hear a snippet of Free without being transported. It also marks a bridge and a blueprint from the early British blues of savoy brown and fleetwood mac (yardbirds, bluesbreakers, etcā¦) to the early 70ās boogie music of humble pie, foghat, bad company, et al. I also think it stands up remarkably well - it would be great album if it came out today.
āDrumlineā is one on my reference songs! I have 13-14 BJ albums and just love the quality of the recordings!!! I will now seek out some Grover based on your comments!!!
