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[ape+cue] Acoustic Alchemy Against The Grain (1994)

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Thanks a lot to phazormaster and nanx for gratitude.
I continue to upload AA collections
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Product Details

Audio CD (October 11, 1994)
Original Release Date: 1994
Number of Discs: 1
Label: Grp Records
ASIN: B0000001U0



Songs Title
1. Against The Grain 5:38
2. Lazeez 4:54
3. A Different Kind Of Freedom 6:20
4. Lady Lynda 5:22
5. Road Dogs 4:18
6. Shoot The Loop 5:20
7. Across The Golden Gate 5:12
8. Papillon 6:39
9. Silent Partner 4:30
10. Nouveau Tango 5:05



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Acoustic Alchemy has been one of my favorites since I was first introduced
to their music back in the 1980s. I have owned this for 10 years and
recently dusted it and gave it a few rotations in the CD player since I had
not listened to it in some time. Against the Grain is a decent CD, but when
you stack it up against what the boys had done in the past, it is simply
not up to par. There ARE some good songs here, but the CD as a whole just
doesn't meet my expectations for the group. I like the excellent title cut,
the Latin-inflected Lazeez which is easily the strongest piece, the languid
Silent Partner and Nouveau Tango. Across the Golden Gate and Papillon have
their charms, but the rest of the CD is just plain weak. A Different Kind
of Freedom, stated in the liner notes to be an "African" piece sounds
rather like some bad Brazilian jazz. Though the music overall is not as
good as I had hoped for, the CD is mellow and made for listening on a
laid-back day. If you are a huge fan of Acoustic Alchemy, you may love this
regardless of what I've written but if you are new to the group you may
want to start with one of their earlier works like Back On the Case and
come back to this once you've learned what Greg Carmichael and Nick Webb
can do when they really want to.

Acoustic Alchemy have two problems: 1) They are creative composers and
thoroughly accomplished musicians. 2) They are consistent in both areas.
Why are these problems? Because after seven albums, audiences sometime take
you for granted. "Against the Grain" is another great collection of great
songs from these two Britons. Frankly, any Acoustic Alchemy would be well
worth your money.

This is the best album from Acoustic Alchemy with Nick Webb & Greg
Carmichael, The passion and romance from this tango-rhythm album is so
delightfull.

"Against the grain", "lazeez" & "Shoot the loop" were my favourites. I keep
playing this album on my car audio since I bought it over 3 years ago.

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