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A powerful new album from the UK's favourite soul/funk/jazz band, with the addition of outstanding new male vocalist Mo Brandis and established UK jazz singer Natalie Williams, who join Maysa and Vanessa Haynes. A fresh sounding Incognito reflecting the energy of their live shows. "Surreal" is full of beautiful songs delivered over a bed of fluid bass lines and irresistible drum grooves - Incognito at their creative best! The album has only one cover song, vocalled by Vanessa Haynes in Loleatta Holloway-esque style - a little-known 1976 disco tune "Ain't It Time".
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Andy Mooring
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I am a total fan of Incognitos early work and periodical buy their albums. So not having bought all of them I couldn't tell you how it compares to their back catalogue, but I know a good album when I hear one and this is as good as any I have heard. I didn't know what to expect and was not disappointed, its all good and the tempo is very fulfilling. I am not a lover of ballards & slow love songs so I am very pleased that this album contains none of the above. My first hearing of "Sureal" was in the car on a sunny day and it sounded perfect. My advise, find a sunny breezy place to chill for a couple of hours and listen to this.
Don't know why it is called "Surreal", and I am fairly sure it dosen't matter, but I bought this expecting an Incognito album and thats exactly what I got, nice one.
Go on treat yourself.
Don't know why it is called "Surreal", and I am fairly sure it dosen't matter, but I bought this expecting an Incognito album and thats exactly what I got, nice one.
Go on treat yourself.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Played this CD for the first time 3 days ago. I now have 11 of their albums, so was expecting a lot of Surreal. Unfortunately the sound quality spoilt the experience.
To make sure I wasn't just having a bad day, I played Tales from the Beach and Eleven to compare and can only conclude that either the mix was a rushed job or the CD is faulty.
It not that the sound is completely appalling. It just isn't very hi-fidelity and sounds like it's playing through someone's IPOD.
That said, the new personnel show great promise and the musicians excel as usual. Incognito will probably keep going for another 30 years at this rate. It's just not a 5 star product.
Perhaps I should consider buying another copy, or even vinyl? Answers on a postcard please.
To make sure I wasn't just having a bad day, I played Tales from the Beach and Eleven to compare and can only conclude that either the mix was a rushed job or the CD is faulty.
It not that the sound is completely appalling. It just isn't very hi-fidelity and sounds like it's playing through someone's IPOD.
That said, the new personnel show great promise and the musicians excel as usual. Incognito will probably keep going for another 30 years at this rate. It's just not a 5 star product.
Perhaps I should consider buying another copy, or even vinyl? Answers on a postcard please.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
* * * and half.
After collaborating with the likes of Chaka Khan, spoken word artist Ursula Rucker, and Italian soul singer Mario Biondi on 2010's Transatlantic RPM, British acid jazz pioneers Incognito hand over the vocal reins to a younger crowd for their 15th studio album, "Surreal".
It's an inspired move showing that, 30 years on from their debut album, bandleader Jean-Paul "Bluey" Maunick still has his finger on the pulse.
While longtime singers Maysa and Vanessa Haynes remain a vital part of the setup, the former kicking off proceedings in style with the bass-driven funk of "The Less You Know", the latter channeling the divas of the Studio 54 era on a cover of Queen Yahna's '70s cult disco classic "Ain't It Time", it's the new recruits who steal the show.
German-born vocalist Mo Brandis displays a maturity and soulfulness far beyond his 26 years on the John Legend-esque lead single "Goodbye to Yesterday" and the summery jazz of "Don't Wanna Know", while Ronnie Scott's regular Natalie Williams justifies the Erykah Badu/Jill Scott comparisons on the gorgeously slinky chillout of "Restless as We Are" and the dreamy bossa nova of "The Stars from Here".
If they can hang on to this highly talented lineup, then Incognito's future appears to be in very safe hands indeed. J. O'Brien
HOT SUMMER NIGHTS
After collaborating with the likes of Chaka Khan, spoken word artist Ursula Rucker, and Italian soul singer Mario Biondi on 2010's Transatlantic RPM, British acid jazz pioneers Incognito hand over the vocal reins to a younger crowd for their 15th studio album, "Surreal".
It's an inspired move showing that, 30 years on from their debut album, bandleader Jean-Paul "Bluey" Maunick still has his finger on the pulse.
While longtime singers Maysa and Vanessa Haynes remain a vital part of the setup, the former kicking off proceedings in style with the bass-driven funk of "The Less You Know", the latter channeling the divas of the Studio 54 era on a cover of Queen Yahna's '70s cult disco classic "Ain't It Time", it's the new recruits who steal the show.
German-born vocalist Mo Brandis displays a maturity and soulfulness far beyond his 26 years on the John Legend-esque lead single "Goodbye to Yesterday" and the summery jazz of "Don't Wanna Know", while Ronnie Scott's regular Natalie Williams justifies the Erykah Badu/Jill Scott comparisons on the gorgeously slinky chillout of "Restless as We Are" and the dreamy bossa nova of "The Stars from Here".
If they can hang on to this highly talented lineup, then Incognito's future appears to be in very safe hands indeed. J. O'Brien
HOT SUMMER NIGHTS
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5.0 out of 5 stars
superb album
been an incognito fan for years but this album surpassed all expectations. so good \I actually bought two copies of it!! lovers of jazz funk you wont go wrong with this album. Read more
Published 3 days ago by penny butcher
4.0 out of 5 stars
stunning bass line
The bass line on The Way You Love is surreal! Never has so much groove been injected into a bass guitar. Sensational. Best track on the album by a mile.
Published 4 days ago by Hill Walker
5.0 out of 5 stars
incognito
Love this album it's very easy listening in the car or the house had not heard any of their music before but now hooked!
Published 7 days ago by Mrs. Mary E. Cheney
5.0 out of 5 stars
husbands birthday present
Boy does he like this cd, played every day, im getting sick of it but he loves it, def his best present this year. Great quality
Published 9 days ago by Karen bates
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best band ever assembled!!
Quite simply my favourite band of all time and every album I have is great, including this. I have never been disapppointed with anything they have released.
Published 3 months ago by Anthony
5.0 out of 5 stars
R and B at it's best
Saw the band at Ronnie Scott's and loved the entire set,great musicians and vocalists,really made the place rock.Their latest album is a quality piece of work
Published 6 months ago by Mr M.V. Alden
5.0 out of 5 stars
A must have purchase
Another superb offering from Bluey and the gang, and I must admit all tracks are up beat, which is what they do best. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Normal Norman
2.0 out of 5 stars
Not growing on me !
Bought this a few weeks back and I would have to agree with Claire's comments : maybe because I'm getting older?, but this latest offering is just not doing it for me. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Slow-mover
5.0 out of 5 stars
BRILLIANT
Bluey is amazing every album,every track is BRILLIANT. Surreal is typical Incognito fantastic. I love it.If you like Funky Jazz your love Incognito. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Lemon
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Cog are back big time
After listening to Surreal a couple of times, I really really like this album.
Its a great mix of J/F music with superb vocals from the well known Maysa & Vanessa Haynes... Read more
Its a great mix of J/F music with superb vocals from the well known Maysa & Vanessa Haynes... Read more
Published 13 months ago by EveshamGlenn
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