"Soul Time!" is an exploration of the full range of Sharon Jones &
The Dap-Kings' dynamic sound through twelve songs handpicked by the
Daptone Records gang, each one a precious exclusive.
The needle drops on "Genuine Pts. 1 & 2", a supercharged funk
arrangement that evokes the late Godfather not only with the spirited
syncopation of the Dap-Kings rhythms, but also with the raw power of
Jones’ voice. "Longer And Stronger", written for Jones' 50th birthday,
is a deep mid-tempo soul celebration of the strength and determination
with which Sharon Jones has earned her long overdue success. The theme
of empowerment pushes on through “He Said I Can”, an energetic stomper
belted over an arrangement reminiscent of the Isley Brothers early-70s
heyday, and “I’m Not Gonna Cry” brings us back to the raw funk intensity
of "Genuine" with a squealing tenor solo and a fiery vocal. .
“What If We All Stopped Paying Taxes?” kicks the second side off with a
bang. This mid-tempo groove is accentuated by the conga work of the
legendary Johnny Griggs of JB’s fame. And who says Christmas can’t be
soulful? Jones et al. make it so over their sought after holiday
exclusive, “Ain’t No Chimneys in the Projects”. Next is an energetic
romp into Motown intensity with “New Shoes”, a walking-out-the door
belter that picks up where "These Boots Were Made For Walking" left off.
The record winds up with a deep laid back cover of Shuggie Otis’
psychedelic soul jam “Inspiration Information”.
From the first note to the last, "Soul Time!" confirms this band’s place
at the head of the table as the world’s greatest funk and soul
showband. Whether you’re a lifetime fan, or just getting turned on,
Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings’ have yet again made a record that will
blow your mind. Get ready world, because It’s Soul Time!
- 1 Genuine Pt. 1
- 2 Genuine Pt. 2
- 3 Longer & Stronger
- 4 He Said I Can
- 5 I'm Not Gonna Cry
- 6 When I Come Home
- 7 What If We All Stopped Paying Taxes?
- 8 Settling In
- 9 Ain't No Chimneys in the Project
- 10 New Shoes
- 11 Without a Trace
- 12 Inspiration Information
Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings - Soul Time!
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