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This has got to be the best album this group has released in their 30 year career. I would recomend this album not just to die hard The Time and MPLS fans but to true music lovers.
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The Time, or The Original 7ven, are back - 21 years after their last album "Pandemonium", Morris Day is back with the full original lineup of the band, produced by Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis and Jesse Johnson.
1. Strawberry Lake - We're on familiar ground here, a Sly Stone type groove (featuring Sue Ann Carwell on vocals to boot), that recalls Ice Cream Castles, the title track of their 3rd album.
2. Condensate - the title track that explains in their unique way, that when performing these middle-aged veterans don't sweat, they condensate! A funky groove that recalls previous material like 'Release It', a very classic Time sound with extended synth squeals through the chorus. A highlight.
3. #Trendin' - The lead single. Very much an update of The Time sound of 'Jerk Out' etc. This really wouldn't be out of place on a Britney Spears album, which isn't particularly a good thing, but they just about pull it off.
4. If I Was Yo Man - A very funky 'Release It' type drum pattern sits underneath this very slick and lush mid-tempo funk/ballad. Great guitar work by Jesse.
5. Role Play - A very modern 'urban' sounding R&B/hip-hop track. Somewhat out of place, and the synth stabs and scratches really date the track, this wouldn't sound out of place on Pandemonium even.
6. Sick - Jesse's guitar opens this funk/rock number, and continues throughout, cool chorus, great track.
7. Lifestyle - Ballad that brings to mind Bernadette Cooper's (of Klymaxx) style of ballad. Not a favourite, nice synths though.
8. Faithful - Typical sparse Jam/Lewis ballad, wouldn't sound out of place on one of Janet's post-90s flop albums. Next.
9. Cadillac - Back to the funk. Very sparse, melodic funk rap that recalls earlier work and even quotes 'The Stick'!
10. Aydkmn - Guitar-laden funk/rap. This is kind of superfluous to requirement, as this style is already covered better elsewhere on the album.
11. One Step - This is the 'After Hi-School' type bouncy silly track. Actually very modern sounding, wouldn't sound out of place on a Beyonce record. Take that however you like! Jesse again saves this with his awesome axe work.
12. Toast To The Party Girl - Minneapolis Sound all. the. way. Dirty Mind/The Time sounding guitar riff, 4 to the floor beat and squealing synth lines. It's 1981 all over again!
13. Hey Yo - An urban 'in the club' track that Jam/Lewis cut for some closeted crooner like Usher etc. Truly horrible chant chorus, worst track on the album by far.
14. Go Home To Yo Man - The closing seduction ballad. This is 'International Lover', 'Girl' territory. Slick, lush.... Ooooh! Do Me, Baby!
There might be just one or two tracks too many here. I'd rather have a solid 10-12 track album, than a 16 track one with fillers. But overall, this is a great set and a welcome return by the Time. If you're a Prince/Minneapolis Sound fan, you HAVE to pick this up, along with The Family's (nay fDeluxe) new album 'Gaslight', which is even better!
1. Strawberry Lake - We're on familiar ground here, a Sly Stone type groove (featuring Sue Ann Carwell on vocals to boot), that recalls Ice Cream Castles, the title track of their 3rd album.
2. Condensate - the title track that explains in their unique way, that when performing these middle-aged veterans don't sweat, they condensate! A funky groove that recalls previous material like 'Release It', a very classic Time sound with extended synth squeals through the chorus. A highlight.
3. #Trendin' - The lead single. Very much an update of The Time sound of 'Jerk Out' etc. This really wouldn't be out of place on a Britney Spears album, which isn't particularly a good thing, but they just about pull it off.
4. If I Was Yo Man - A very funky 'Release It' type drum pattern sits underneath this very slick and lush mid-tempo funk/ballad. Great guitar work by Jesse.
5. Role Play - A very modern 'urban' sounding R&B/hip-hop track. Somewhat out of place, and the synth stabs and scratches really date the track, this wouldn't sound out of place on Pandemonium even.
6. Sick - Jesse's guitar opens this funk/rock number, and continues throughout, cool chorus, great track.
7. Lifestyle - Ballad that brings to mind Bernadette Cooper's (of Klymaxx) style of ballad. Not a favourite, nice synths though.
8. Faithful - Typical sparse Jam/Lewis ballad, wouldn't sound out of place on one of Janet's post-90s flop albums. Next.
9. Cadillac - Back to the funk. Very sparse, melodic funk rap that recalls earlier work and even quotes 'The Stick'!
10. Aydkmn - Guitar-laden funk/rap. This is kind of superfluous to requirement, as this style is already covered better elsewhere on the album.
11. One Step - This is the 'After Hi-School' type bouncy silly track. Actually very modern sounding, wouldn't sound out of place on a Beyonce record. Take that however you like! Jesse again saves this with his awesome axe work.
12. Toast To The Party Girl - Minneapolis Sound all. the. way. Dirty Mind/The Time sounding guitar riff, 4 to the floor beat and squealing synth lines. It's 1981 all over again!
13. Hey Yo - An urban 'in the club' track that Jam/Lewis cut for some closeted crooner like Usher etc. Truly horrible chant chorus, worst track on the album by far.
14. Go Home To Yo Man - The closing seduction ballad. This is 'International Lover', 'Girl' territory. Slick, lush.... Ooooh! Do Me, Baby!
There might be just one or two tracks too many here. I'd rather have a solid 10-12 track album, than a 16 track one with fillers. But overall, this is a great set and a welcome return by the Time. If you're a Prince/Minneapolis Sound fan, you HAVE to pick this up, along with The Family's (nay fDeluxe) new album 'Gaslight', which is even better!
Format:Audio CD
I was not expecting this record to be this good. I like all their previous records but always found the production a bit tame compared to their live sound. This is easily their best produced record because you can realy hear the band working and the musicianship shows. Its over compressed like most modern recordings which is a shame but I can live with that. The songwriting has actually improved and perhaps its better prince wasn't involved this time. Yes the words are dumb but its the time! and I make allowances because its all part of the fun. There is a modern RnB influence but it doesnt sound contrived or desperate, it works well. Great guitar solos, morris voice is better than ever, great arrangements and very consistent overall.
This record sounds so good it suggests how good it would be if prince sacked his band and did a record with the time. If the egos could be managed (unlikely) it could be a great idea. Anyway if the time keep releasing records like this more regularly ill be very happy.
This record sounds so good it suggests how good it would be if prince sacked his band and did a record with the time. If the egos could be managed (unlikely) it could be a great idea. Anyway if the time keep releasing records like this more regularly ill be very happy.
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Condensation for the Nation!
So, after a looong wait since their last studio album, Pandemonium, The Time (or The Original 7Ven as they are now known, presumably as Prince would not let them use their proper... Read more
Published 5 months ago by A. Boylett
The Original 7ven ride again!!!
At long Last!! Been waiting over twenty years to hear these guys after their last album "Pandemonium" which was amazing!!This album is packed with great songs. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Keith Roberts
Superb their best album yet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
10 out of 10
I was not expecting this to be this impressive without the input of Prince, but I honestly think after a number of listens this is their strongest work to date!!!
I was not expecting this to be this impressive without the input of Prince, but I honestly think after a number of listens this is their strongest work to date!!!
Published 6 months ago by Big Jay
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