Fifth Dimension - Stoned Soul Picnic

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Free Music Review: The "California Soul" of 5D
Hit: 5 Stars

Of course, the songs by Laura Nyro are the best example of this adventurous material...the title hit and "Sweet Blindness" sound glorious in this all-digital recording. But that's just the beginning...there are great songs contributed by Jeff Comanor ("The Sailboat Song" features Ron Townson in a graceful solo), Ashford & Simpson ("California Soul"), and even Jimmy Webb pops in for the decidedly groovy "The Eleventh Song."

There are still some wonderful Pop songs here..."Broken Wing Bird" features Billy in an ode to recovery, and on "Bobbies Blues" Billy and Marilyn join voices for a haunting and melancholy performance. The bonus track, "East of Java", is a terrific bonus: the song has a vague tropical lilt that demonstrates the vocal precision of the group, without overpowering the somewhat fragile structure of the song.

This digital recording sounds a bit better than those for "Up Up..." and "Magic Garden," with fewer dropouts and uniform highs. Given that the master tapes have sat in a vault, largely untouched for over thirty years, the overall sound of these reissues is exceptional. And since it's unlikely that they will stay in print for long, I'd suggest you get your copy ASAP.

-Mic

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