Angie Stone - The Art of Love and War
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Free Music Review: ANGIE IS SLAMMING
Hit: 5 Stars
This cd is slammin!!!!! I don't know which cd some of you are listening to after reading some of these reviews.At first I was hesitant about buying it after reading some of these reviews and listening to the samples. Neither one did justice for this cd. I think this is her best one yet.It's the type of cd you can just let it play without skipping over songs. There is only one song that I am not too fond of,but I can take it with the rest.Often times it's hard to get a cd with 4 good songs,you get over 7 good ones with thisIt's sexy,it's powerful it shows off Angie Stone's powerful voice.It's clearly a grown folk's cd.I highly recommend it for your cd collection.Free Music Review: SmoothJazz.com Review
Hit: 5 Stars
Smooth Jazz has been graced with genius... thank you Concord Music Group for teaming up with Stax Records to give us this opportunity to prove that we get it... our listeners want, make that need, new music reflective of the times. Nothing wrong with the Temptations and 24-year-old Sade tunes (yes, DIAMOND LIFE was released that long ago). But Smooth Jazz is perilously close to missing the paradigm shift of a changing world that offers new music around every corner. "Happy Being Me," Angie Stone's new single for smooth radio is ideal for enlightening the format. Its simple, sophisticated vibe and organic instrumentation dances in the mix. I'm also recommending the cool, retro groove "Sit Down" for Smooth Jazz, but wouldn't rule out "Baby" or "Pop Pop." THE ART OF LOVE & WAR was recorded in Marvin Gaye's studio on Sunset Blvd. Angie seemingly absorbed the energy. Referred to as the Princess of Soul (in deference to Aretha), Angie is a pioneer in soul music. She's been forging her career since she was a young girl in South Carolina. Her trio The Sequence, recorded for Sugarhill Records and later her neo-soul trio Vertical Hold, recorded for A&M. Angie hit the R&B Top 10 with "No More Rain (In This Cloud) and then signed with J-Records which put her high on the Radar. THE ART OF LOVE & WAR is Angie's powerful return and is filled with gladness and joy and lots and lots of smooth soul. Radio is not the only place to find new music anymore - time to give the people what they want... we want Angie! Free Music Review: STONE COLD R&B
Hit: 5 Stars
Angie Angie baby I been with you since even when you were B Angie B, and then Vertical Hold believe me I still play those joints too because they are classic,Find Another Lover lyrics go---Listen Baby I never wanted to break your heart, I only wanted you to understand that yourr complications slowly torn apart the relationship that we once hadddd.-excuse me while I pay tribute. That song will stay in my head forever. Now, you have added this CD to your collection and it just augments your incredible solo career; still grounded, still relevant and full of R&B. Just like "Brother", "My People" solidifies your commitment to our community and what is truly in your heart. I see you changed your fashion style just a bit on this, the "Dreamgirls" effect on the "Our People", and I love it. One photo puts me in the mind of Beyonce and another Jennifer Hudson and it is all good. And a true DIVA like yourself can carry anything you wish. This album is rock solid from the first track and I mean that with all I got---Just Take It All In.
We love You, Angie Stone.
Free Music Review: Angie did it again
Hit: 5 Stars
excellent cd...it's one of those cd's you just put on and lay back and chill too...this is probably her best cd next to mahogany soul, but hey it's Angie Stone so you know it's gonna be a good cd...go head girl do your thang...much love ..the cd is bangingFree Music Review: The Art of Raw Soul
Hit: 5 Stars
One day in October 2005, I was innocently walking down the aisles of my favorite music store. My eyes wandered back and forth until they locked on the little row of Angie Stone albums. I saw a cover picture that I'd never seen before and I was curious. I have all three of her wonderful albums released thus far... what could this be? As I stepped closer, my heart skipped a beat. 'Stone Hits: The Very Best of Angie Stone'?! A terribly random tracklisting with an incredibly ameteur photoshopped cover to boot? And it's officially executive produced by Ms. Stone herself, and not just of those cheap 'Sony specical divisions' compilations sold for $6.99? I immediately knew it was probably a way to make quick money and to fulfill her contract with J Records, but a question that I could not ignore rang in my head: is this the end of Angie Stone's music-making career? And I almost cried when I saw her name on the roster for VH1's Celebrity Fit Club 3, which, quite frankly, is a way for has-beens to make a quick buck and maybe gain a little exposure.
So you can only imagine the 'halelujahs' I shouted when I saw her video for "Baby" on TV one fine summer day. After finally accepting the fact that one of my favorite singers was gone from the industry for good, here she comes out of nowhere! The song, a collaboration with soul legend Betty Wright, remains one of my favorites off the album. The two ladies' layered harmonies over the bass-heavy and simplistic production proved to be an excellent first single. The song tells of the classic tale of a lover who forgets about the people who helped him make it to the top. (The songs is obviously about Angie's past relationship with D'Angelo).
The Art of Love and War is a perfect title for the album, whose subject matter is composed of equal parts of painful past relationships ("Go Back To Your Life," "Here We Go Again," etc.) and the hapiness of her new love with husband Ashanit ("Wait For Me," "Sit Down," more).
"Pop Pop" is another highlight. On the relaxing slow jam, which begins with the sound of a champagne cork being popped, Angie's voice oozes with sensuality as do the lyrics. I like to look at it as a full-length sequel to Stone Love's "Touch It" interlude. "Play Wit It" is a funky and confident track where Angie not-so-coyly brags about her hit-making ability; she is here to stay! The 'if you want some, come get some' attitude of the track is sure to make it a favorite.
As much as I love every single song off the album, my absolute favorite is "My People," with talented guest artist, James Ingram. Over soaring and vibrant production, Angie delivers inspirational lyrics to her people to keep their head up and keep advancing further and further. Powerful lines like "only we can save us from us/think about change, re-arrange, show our people love" really make for an emotionally touching track. After almost two minutes of James and Angie alternating turns to name influential black people of the past and present, the background of minimalistic tribal drums and African-style chants fades and Angie adds an odd person to the list... "Bill Clinton. That's right, I said it. Y'all know that was the 'first black man in the white house.'" She lets out a playful chuckle, ending the song. The five minutes of uncontrollable, full-bellied laughter that line caused me was worth the price of the album alone!
To get to the point, Angie Stone's fourth album, The Art of Love and War, is an amazing album. Each and every song is great, raw soul that carries on the tradition of the Stax label. If you love Angie's music, soul music, or just music... this will definitely be pleasing to you. Definitely one of my favorite albums of the year thus far.