Word: soulfully
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...given. Bach's genre is sacred music. You don't have to subscribe to Bach's beliefs to experience the art form." He also highlighted the fact that these cantatas were written for the liturgy, that it is "an incredible gift to be able to contain the soul of Bach's music within a service...
...material fortune is associated with the properties of the body, so honor belongs to those of the soul." --Ptolemy...
Many Tony Toni Tone fans fretted over the rumors that the band had broken up and eagerly anticipated a new album. Their last album, Sons of Soul, which posted platinum sales and recieved critical acclaim, was released back in 1993. The band members had been devoting much of their time to producing and writing for other artists, including A Tribe Called Quest, The Roots, Total and Tevin Campbell. Raphael Saadiq says that fans' expectations helped motivate the group to go back into the studio, and fans will not be disappointed with the band's latest effort...
House of Music differs from previous Tony Toni Tone albums because it takes the band even further away from studio refinement and emulates the raw, live style that you would hear in a smoky club. Thus, this album may not spawn as many hit singles as Sons of Soul. However, the entire album has a consistently soothing sound that makes it the perfect companion to champagne and candlelight...
Other songs pay respect to past R&B styles. "Thinking of You" is designed as a tribute to Al Green, and it perfectly captures the essence of the Reverend's meld of Southern gospel and soul, right down to the plaintive and passionate yearnings that shake you down to your bones and make you want to jump up and testify. "Don't Fall in Love" liberally appropriates the flavor of the Temptations; "Holy Smokes & Gee Wiz" evokes old-school Philly soul. Yet, despite relying on borrowed influences, Tony Toni Tone's sound transcends these retro styles and remains unmistakably original...