The Philosopher Kings / Castles – CD (Used)

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Author: Philosopher Kings, The

Release Date: 14-02-2006

Details: Product DescriptionOri. Release ’05 from Toronto funk-pop sextet, includes the singles  » Castles in the Sand  » &  » Give Back the Love ».Amazon.caWhile it is true that the media loves to cover breakups, a happy reunion is always a more enjoyable story to focus on. Such is the case with the new Philosopher Kings CD,Castles. After releasing three discs in the mid ’90s–which included pop radio hits « Charms » and « Hurts To Love You »– the band decided to split in order to pursue other interests. Their subsequent success proved the legitimacy of that decision; two members–frontman Gerald Eaton (a.k.a.Jarvis Church) and guitarist/sampler Brian West–went on to collectively produce two CDs, while keyboardist Jon Levine formed . Equally impressive, the musicians collectively wrote over 100 songs for everyone from Tina Turner, to Ricky Martin, to Divine Brown. While collaborating on a project, the Philosophers finally decided to reunite; though the musicians themselves my have changed considerably, their sound is the same silky R&B that has existed since day one. WithinCastles’s grooves, the musical touchstones range from The Style Council (via the soulful « Not That Man ») to Maroon 5 (« Beautiful Creature ») to latter-day Santana, in the form of « Round and Round. » More than any other, the last full-length song on the CD, « Sweet Black Air » shows the benefits of recording the disc ‘live off the floor’ (the musicians record the album playing live together in one room) allowing for more of a vibrant, impulsive sound. Expect no great surprises here, just a smooth and steady musical glow from this team of respected Canadian singer-songwriters.–Denise Sheppard

UPC: 828767343525

EAN: 0828767343525

Languages: English

Binding: Audio CD

Item Condition: UsedVeryGood