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- Original Release Date: 17 Nov 2008
- Format - Music: MP3
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| Play | 1. The Informer (Ash Howes Mix) | 3:33 | £0.69 |
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32 of 32 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Jools Holland and his big band had a run of incredibly impressive albums- the 'and friends' series, 'swinging the blues', and the excellent collaboration with Tom Jones. Then came the very disappointing 'Moving out to the country', and last year's greatest hits compilation, and I started to fear that Jools and the gang had started to lose their way and run out of ideas (though live they were still as good as ever). Then along comes this album, blowing away any doubts. They're back, they're on form, they're having a blast. This album does what Jools and co. do best - delivers a set of swinging tunes, designed to get you up and dancing. If you're not even tapping your feet to the music by the end of the last track you need urgent medical help!
The album contains a well selected set of covers and originals, played with decided vim and vigour by the band. Vocals are shared between Jools, the superb Ruby Turner, and Rico Rodriguez (on the standout ska track L-O-V-E). The band are on fiery form, meshing together superbly and delivering a wall of sound that's totally irresistable. The best bit though is that every one sounds like they are really enjoying themselves. This is music as it should be, none of your Miles Davis serious experimentalism here, just a bunch of friends having a load of fun and sharing the joy.
And that's just the first disc! Included in this release is a second album called 'Consider The Source', a selection of recordings taken from live concerts in Cathedrals. The emphasis here is on Gospel, with Ruby Turner really coming into her own. The set is fantastic, and really is how church ought to be! There'd be a lot more people there on a Sunday morning if we had hymns sung like this!
All in all an excellent, swinging album, which marks a return to form for a terrific group of fun loving musicians. Highly recommended to fans of swing, blues, ska, gospel, or just music lovers in general. This really is the next best thing to seeing them live.
The album contains a well selected set of covers and originals, played with decided vim and vigour by the band. Vocals are shared between Jools, the superb Ruby Turner, and Rico Rodriguez (on the standout ska track L-O-V-E). The band are on fiery form, meshing together superbly and delivering a wall of sound that's totally irresistable. The best bit though is that every one sounds like they are really enjoying themselves. This is music as it should be, none of your Miles Davis serious experimentalism here, just a bunch of friends having a load of fun and sharing the joy.
And that's just the first disc! Included in this release is a second album called 'Consider The Source', a selection of recordings taken from live concerts in Cathedrals. The emphasis here is on Gospel, with Ruby Turner really coming into her own. The set is fantastic, and really is how church ought to be! There'd be a lot more people there on a Sunday morning if we had hymns sung like this!
All in all an excellent, swinging album, which marks a return to form for a terrific group of fun loving musicians. Highly recommended to fans of swing, blues, ska, gospel, or just music lovers in general. This really is the next best thing to seeing them live.
18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This is one of the best CD,s I have ever heard, the mix of ska r&b big band and boogie woogie is fantastic. Ruby Turner has an outstanding voice whether singing upbeat or ballads. It is worth buying for THE INFORMER alone but my favourite is
L-O-V-E a tremendous ska beat.
L-O-V-E a tremendous ska beat.
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
If you like Jools you will love this, a fantastic collection of songs. The second CD is religious music with a swing, literally. Fantastic.
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Another great album
Another great album from Jools and the band. Something for everyone. If you enjoyed watching his recent live tour you'll love this. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Dave
Great Fun
Inspired by seeing him and the band live while on holiday on Guernsey I ordered this and have barely stopped playing since we got back four weeks ago. Read more
Published 19 months ago by The Kinniburgh Kid
fantastic foot tapping album
I bought this album after hearing one of the tracks on the radio. Its a great album - the piano playing is awesome, the rhythm and blues band are excellent. Read more
Published on 1 May 2009 by AlisonC
A Great, Fun Loving CD!
A really exciting, bouncing album full of a mix of blues, soul and raggae.
Best tracks are The Informer, Waterloo Bridge, L.O.V.E. Read more
Best tracks are The Informer, Waterloo Bridge, L.O.V.E. Read more
Published on 27 April 2009 by A. Roughley
A live performance from the studio.
The Informer
Jools Holland manages to reproduce the atmosphere and sound of his live outdoor performances. Read more
Jools Holland manages to reproduce the atmosphere and sound of his live outdoor performances. Read more
Published on 24 Mar 2009 by Mr. Leslie Wood
Jules Holland 'The Informer' double cd.
If you enjoy 'Jules Holland and his orchestra', you're going to love this album, it is so good. I defy anyone to listen to it and not move their body.
Published on 19 Feb 2009 by S. J. Johnson
Nearly missed
The original plan for this was to get it for Christmas. Worryingly, I was advised that it wouldn't arrive until the beginning of January. Read more
Published on 7 Feb 2009 by Helen Dyer
Great rhythm
Bought this after watching an interview with Jools. The interview inspired me to purchase the CD. When it arrived I was so pleased with it and have to confess I have never bought... Read more
Published on 7 Feb 2009 by A. Perry
Perfection
Jules Holland and Ruby Turner.
Together they turn in a double album of complete pleasure which will just carry you on and on and on. Read more
Together they turn in a double album of complete pleasure which will just carry you on and on and on. Read more
Published on 4 Feb 2009 by Christopher R. Cherry
the informer
I like Jools Holland, so was a bit disappointed that there was not enough of his panio solo's. I suppose if you like soul singers you would say this was good. Read more
Published on 2 Feb 2009 by The Informer
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