So, some of you may or may not know of a certain soulful artist called Gregory Porter. He became quite popular after the release of his hit single "Hey Laura" in 2013; and has recently re-emerged to the music scene with his new album "Take Me To The Valley" in 2016. If you don't know of him I would seriously recommend starting off with "Liquid Spirit".
To put it simply I fell in love with this album in every way possible. Gregory starts the album by easing us in to his world of colourful Jazz and Blues with the track " No Love and Dying". from there you are transported. Mr Porter possesses a rich and suave voice perfect for relaxing, paired with soft piano solos and you can't help but feel your mind open to wherever the music wants to take you.
For me, the ballads on the album reminds me of rainy afternoon spent in a coffee shop, the warm smell of cinnamon, the bitter pain of love still lingering like the sharp taste of raw coffee beans.
Lyrically, Gregory Porter is nothing short of a genius, his heart-on -sleeve style is all but too relatable. Especially songs like "Hey Laura" where he sings of the rivers of your love flowing up hill. This speaks on an almost extraterrestrial level about wanting badly to believe the impossible and staying awake pondering it. Other favourites of mine include songs such as " Brown Grass" reflecting the truth about regrets in the most romantic way. Lost love has never been so beautiful.
But it's not all slow songs and sadness. Liquid Spirit also includes a variation of fast-tempo jazz tunes: These are the songs that make you want to get up and dance wherever you are. Horns. Sax. Bass. Drums... all come together to create a vibrant watercolour of Friday nights. You can almost imagine the Jazz evening spent dancing away. Ambient lights and tired feet. The energy of the crowd, fizzing, beating. This is what I hear as the songs seeps into my headphones. "Musical Genocide" is especially one of the songs that make me feel this way. It has an infectious composition that radiates good vibes, bright and present in their essence. If you love good music and good vibes this is the album for you.
If you haven't heard this album or this artist, it's a must! I'd prescribe it for any mood, any time, any place. I can't wait to have a listen to his new album " Take Me to The Valley".
LISTEN TO THE ALBUM HERE:
http://www.gregoryporter.com/2015/10/28/liquid-spirit/
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