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The Imperial Wonders - Time Machine (US-CD, DYOB, 2002) |
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DNA
TALES FROM THE GRIP
TIME MACHINE
SWEET DELIGHT
JUST LEAVE
YOU'RE GOOD(IN THE BED)
SPIRITUAL LOVE
IN THE BEDROOM |
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One of the biggest surprise issue of recent years is that classic 70's Cleveland
group "Imperial Wonders" is back in the soul scene with an 8 track CD
album.
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Wonders is best known for some of their high quality singles. For example, "You
Live Only Once / Turned Around Over You" (Solid Foundation, 1972, US-7") written
by Williams and Levert, has been loved by many soul fans in Japan for 30 years.
Their singing abilities equal to the O'Jays in their vocals and harmony.
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E.J. Welch |
Russell Watts |
Darol King |
Al Boyd |
Avaughn Wells |
Their "welcome back" and first album is must item for any soul fans. The soulful
voice, sweet melodies and five perfect harmony will move you. Especially after
3rd track, 5 or 6 tracks appeal to your heart.
"Time Machine" is beautiful 6-8 time
number penned by Al Boyd and Larry Hancock, and reminiscent of old but good days
of soul.
"Sweet Delight" is the lilting tune, the lead singers of different
types sang intertwiningly
together.
"Just Leave" is beautiful beat ballad in a quiet mood.
"You're
Good (in the bed)", my most favorite track on this CD, is a massive and strong
ballad, with the rasping baritone and thrilling falsetto.
"In The Bedroom"
is a 'modern soul' dance tune with rap.
This release will captivate the
listeners. Must album for soul fans.
Check out the group at their web site:
http://www.imperialwonders.com/
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The Imperial Wonders - Ice Cold Energy(US-CD, DYOB, 2005) |
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Never Go Looking For Love
Temptation
Lord What Is Happen To The World?
Everybody Can Dance
Running
I'm A Hostage
Sweet Delight
The Electric Love Company
Don't Bite The Hand
Love Me To The Music |
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This CD is a compilation of two recording sessions. The first session was
completed in 1980 at The Total Experience Recording Studio in Hollywood,
California. The musicians on that session were Melvin (Big Foot) Webb formerly
of Bloodstone and the Gap Band on drums; Dennis Nelson writer of "Hyperactive"
on lead and rhythm guitar; Frank (Rusty) Hamilton III who played with Bobby
Womack on piano,keyboards,keyboard bass,horns and strings;and Al Boyd on
additional percussions.
The second session was recorded in 1987 at Fast Forward Recording Studio
in Hollywood, California. The musicians on that session were Sheldon Reynolds
formerly of The Commodores and currently with Earth Wind and Fire on lead
and rhythm guitar; John Bokowski who did session work with George Michaels
on electric keyboards,keyboard bass, strings and horns; and Welton Gite
on bass guitar and digital drum programs. The live horns on "The Electric
Love Company" were done by The Booze Brothers' horn section. All vocals
were done by Al Boyd,Russell Watts Jr and Leroy Simmons.
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