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Cat: ATO 0654LPC. Rel: 30 Oct 23
Soul

Side 1 - Track 1. More Than A Love SongSide 1 - Track 2. Ice Cream (Pay Phone)Side 1 - Track 3. Mrs PostmanSide 1 - Track 4. Chronicles Of A DiamondSide 1 - Track 5. AngelSide 2 - Track 1. HelloSide 2 - Track 2. SauvignonSide 2 - Track 3. TomorrowSide 2 - Track 4. Gemini SunSide 2 - Track 5. Rock & Roll

Grammy-nominated Texan psychedelic-soul band Black Pumas, led by Eric Burton and Adrian Quesada, return after their 2019 self-titled debut album - leading to the pair being put up for 'Best New Artist' in 2020 - with a bold statement to break the sophomore album curse. Lead single 'More Than a Love Song' is the perfect introduction to the sound, Burton's commanding voice riding on a wave of progressively zanier instrumental patches and choir vocal samples, with a sultry deep south tone that, oddly, reminds me of CeeLo Green. Quesada's production style is quick and loose, oozing with soul - nothing more to be expected from former member of Grammy-winning funk band Grupo Fantasma. The two describes Black Pumas as an "electric church", the synths and digital organs punctuating Burton's wistful wailing perfectly. If you're looking for a soul release to close out the year, this is it.