Soul II Soul – 2 Sides Of Soul II Soul was a promotional album that was issued on CD by Virgin in 1992. Most of the songs on this album came from their first 3 albums. The first half of the album instrumental tracks and the second half of the album is vocal tracks. A few of these songs were massive hits in the 90s.
Time is an instrumental piano solo that is accompanied by an Afrocentric percussion selection. Bongos and congas are what make up the Afrocentric percussion selection. Maracas are used as shakers. Low upright bass can be heard in the background if you listen closely. Time is a song that came from their 1990 album called 1990: A New Decade.
African Dance is an instrumental song which uses an Afrocentric percussion selection. The Afrocentric percussion selection helps give the song an African music vibe. Bongos and congas are what make up the Afrocentric percussion selection. A couple of flutes compromise the woodwind selection. African Dance can be considered to be a very hypnotic groove. This is one of those songs you can dance to, meditate, or work out to. The song African Dance came from their debut album called Keep On Movin’ which was released in 1989.
Mood is an upbeat smooth jazz instrumental with a reggae vibe and an African music vibe. The song itself has very Afrocentric feel. The song Mood came from their 1992 album Just Right.
The song Storm uses a small selection of shakers which are actually rainsticks. Rainsticks make up the shaker selection. Storm is an instrumental track. Gary Barnacle is the one who played the flute. Luis Jardim was responsible for all the percussion. The song Storm came from their 1992 album Just Right.
Courtney Blows uses a selection of percussion, woodwinds, horns, and shakers. Courtney Blows is an instrumental track which is quite soothing and smooth. The song has a tempo of 97.4 BPM. The song has an electronic house feel. Courtney Blows came from their 1990 album called 1990: A New Decade.
The song Back To Life has catchy lyrics especially the hook which is “Back to life, back to reality”. Caron Wheeler does a lovely job singing the lyrics. Its catchy beats and percussion selection make this song memorable. House music meets world music on Back To Life. The song Back To Life came from their debut album called Keep On Movin’ which was released in 1989. This version is the Acepella Version.
The version of Keep On Movin’ is a remix called Keep On Movin' (Nellie's 7”). This is not the original version from their debut album. Keep On Movin’ is a song internationally known for its hip hop influenced beats over soulful background vocals. Keep On Movin’ was a massive hit which became internationally known in 1989. The song was a hit!
Move Me No Mountain is a Soul II Soul cover of Love Unlimited - Move Me No Mountain. The Soul II Soul cover of Move Me No Mountain featured Pennye Ford on the background vocals with a soulful delivery on top of upbeat percussion. Move Me No Mountain is a soulful dance song. This song uses a tiny selection of strings. The song Move Me No Mountain came from their 1992 album Just Right.
I rate this album, 2 Sides Of Soul II Soul, 5/5*****!!
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