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Audio CD (26 Feb 2001)
Number of Discs: 1
Label: Studio K7
ASIN: B000056N6L
Other Editions: Audio CD | Vinyl | MP3 Download

Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

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With their 1998 debut, Northern Sulphuric Soul, Mancunian mavericks Mark Rae and Steve Christian revitalised the British hip-hop scene. Mixing lush instrumentation with hip-hop beats, soulful vocals and a sophisticated pop sensibility, they virtually reinvented the Northern Soul sound. Some two years on, they're finally ready to unleash the follow-up. Featuring collaborations with the Pharcyde, The Congos' Cedric Myton and soul legend Bobby Womack, it takes the duo's subtle soul sound to the next dimension. Those accustomed to the pair's previous output will notice a clearer, sharper sound, with greater musicality and a strong reliance on "proper songs" over quirky instrumentals. It's a formula that provides a succession of classic tracks (Womack's chilling "Get A Life" and the soaring "Vai Vider a Vida" are superb), and the duo's strongest body of work to date. Put simply, Sleepwalking is a future classic. --Matt Anniss

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3.0 out of 5 stars Duff Effort, 9 Sep 2001

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After all the good press I heard for this LP, it must be said that if this wasn't R&C, nobody would have cared. The production seems to be polished, but lacking in ideas... The first LP was a cracker - only buy this if you're a die-hard R&C fan.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Rae and Christian produce another gem!, 5 Mar 2001

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Having stumbled across Mark Rae doing a dj set at a local club i immediately rushed out to buy Rae and Christians 'Northern Sulphuric Soul'.I loved its variety of downbeat hip hop and luscious vocals and have since bought all the other releases on the Grand Central label.Most are amazing(check out Aim,Tony D,and Central Heating to start),some are a little weaker(Only Child).Therefore I was so excited about this release and i have to be honest i have not been at all dissapointed.Although it does not reach the highs of there 5 star debut it is a more cohesive album and showcases the duos awesome production skills.As usual they have pulled in some great guests and have used them to great effect.Bobby Womack guests on the soulful 'get a life'and 'wake up everybody'and the pharcyde bring their unique rapping style to 'let it go'and 'it aint nothing like'.Other highlights include the instrumental 'ready to roll'and 'salvation'featuring Siron.If you like music of the downbeat variety this album is an absolute must and hopefully will turn more people on to the devestating Grand Central Label.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Sleepwalkers, 22 Jul 2005

By	E. A Solinas "ea_solinas" (MD USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 10 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)

Rae and Christian suffer from some serious sophomore-slumpin' in "Sleepwalking." While their second studio release is not even close to bad -- actually it's fairly good -- it suffers from a lack of new ideas, and some Pharcyde songs that stick out like sore, bloody thumbs.

It opens with a swippy hip-hop intro, "Blazing the Crop," an entertaining little number with what sounds like panpipes. What follows is alternately satisfactory and hilarious, with everything from outrageously genteel falsettos to swooning trip-ballads featuring Kate Rogers and Tania Maria, as well as the trippy, smoldering "Trailing in the Wake."

Unfortunately, there are two songs by the Pharcyde that simply don't fit in with the smoother, mellower hip-hop. "Let It Go" and "It Ain't Nothing Like" meander aimlessly through mellow beats, sounding jagged and uncomfortable. Perhaps it would have been better back in the "Bizarre Ride II" era, but here they sound overworn. And the legendary Bobby Womack does a good job, but it feels like Rae and Christian weren't quite sure how to use his talents.

Rae and Christian broke some new ground with "Northern Sulphuric Soul," a delightful acid hip-hop album. There, they made new inroads and breathed some fresh life into the subgenre. But here, they feel like they are on autopilot... or even worse, out of inspiration.

Fortunately they do turn out some very good material, mostly the layered downtempo numbers, and the hilarious number with the Congos: "Like putting one foot right in front of the othah," in an intensely posh voice over some trippy hip-hop beats. And Rae and Christian duet well with the female singers on here, including the soaring finale with Siron.

Unfortunately, they forge no new territory with "Sleepwalking," and the album is burdened with some songs that should have been cut. Fortunately it redeems itself with some beautiful downtempo songs.

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4.0 out of 5 stars There Ain't Nothing Like...
...This album. I'm sure comparissons could be made with other artists, but the fact remains that Rae & Christian are the only British act who do what they do well. Read more

Published on 2 Feb 2006 by Vica

4.0 out of 5 stars Ready to Roll!
This album is worth it for "Ready to Roll" itself! At first I was not too sure about this album, but the more you listen to it, the more you realise what a quality... Read more

Published on 23 Nov 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars Wake up everybody... and buy this record
'Sleepwalking' is simply stunning, one of the best albums likely to be released all year. It contains a little bit of everything, and everything leaves you wanting more. Read more

Published on 13 Jul 2001 by Winged Monkey

3.0 out of 5 stars Rushed
What a shame that R+C didn't spend more time on this album. Fans have waited patiently for 3 years for a follow up to their first, a few more months wouldn't have hurt. Read more

Published on 29 May 2001

3.0 out of 5 stars Sweet sounds of the summer
After listening to Track 9 (Ready to Roll) being championed by Gilles Peterson for several weeks, I promptly went and bought this album in the hope of something similarly good... Read more

Published on 3 May 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars Another Classic
Another classic from the boys from manchester. Offering a sublime mix of soul, funk and hip-hop, the guys have hit the mark yet again 100%. Read more

Published on 21 Mar 2001

3.0 out of 5 stars not as good as 1st album
R+C return with a more 'coffe table' album. Having bought all the singles (Pharcyde and Womack collaborations) and being dissapointed, i was supprised to find the album versions... Read more

Published on 7 Mar 2001 by bensonlewis

5.0 out of 5 stars Class in a glass
Brilliant stuff - Rae and Christian haven't let us down......Salvation is a truly lovely track to equal Massive Attack's 'Unfinished Sympathy'. Read more

Published on 2 Mar 2001

2.0 out of 5 stars Not a patch on Northern Sulphuric Soul
I was so looking forward to this album but what a disappointment. Grating vocals by The Congos on Hold Us Down & Bobby Womack on Get A Life & Wake Up Everybody. Read more

Published on 2 Mar 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars Hey! That's my home town!
...I can honestly say that this is all Northen Sulphuric Soul was and more. This is the best british Hip Hop act, period. Read more

Published on 17 Feb 2001 by bodidily

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