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1.1 Gaze1.2 Softly Softly1.3 Sensations2.1 Au Natural2.2 Arabesque2.3 You Will Rise3.1 Chord3.2 Walk of Ju3.3 Hope She'll Be Happier4.1 Come Dubbing4.2 Cloud People4.3 Powder |
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20th Anniversary Edition |
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| Description: | Sweetback is an album by Sweetback, released in 2016. Sweetback includes a.o. the following tracks: ??The Urban Theme?, ??Sumthin' Sumthin'?, ??Reunion?, ??Suitelady (the Proposal Jam)? and more. The album is a Reissue, Anniversary Edition rhythm & blues 2-LP. - 20TH ANNIVERSARY EDITIONLimited double 150 gram vinyl LP pressing released to coincide with the album's 20th Anniversary. Sweetback is: Stuart Matthewman (guitar, saxophone), Andrew Hale (piano, keyboards), and Paul Spencer Denman (bass), musicians primarily known for their work in their band Sade, which formed in London in 1983. Following the conclusion of Sade's Love Deluxe World Tour in 1994, Matthewman, Hale, and Denman set up their own jazz/funk/R&B ensemble project in New York, and the group's eponymous debut album was released on Epic Records in October 1996. Guest artists on Sweetback include Maxwell, Bahamadia, and Amel Larrieux of Groove Theory.20th Anniversary Edition, commercially released on vinyl for the first time.
The Europe vinyl release is 140 gram and back cover has 'Sony Music' logo.
"Sweetback" is an LP that captures the sophisticated, groove-oriented sound of the band Sweetback, known for its smooth blend of soul, jazz, R&B and subtle electronic influences. Across the album, warm bass lines, elegant guitar textures and atmospheric keys create a cinematic, largely instrumental listening experience that feels both intimate and expansive. The tracks unfold langsam and organisch, with carefully built arrangements that reward focused listening as much as they work as a refined backdrop for late-night relaxation. This record is ideal for listeners who appreciate nuanced production, organic grooves and a modern, urban lounge aesthetic.
Sweetback is a project that brings together seasoned musicians with a strong background in soul and contemporary R&B. The band is particularly appreciated for its work with expressive guest vocalists and for its ability to weave emotional melodies into rich, groove-driven soundscapes. Their productions are characterized by tasteful restraint, musical maturity and high-end studio craftsmanship, which has earned them a loyal following among fans of sophisticated black music and nu-soul-adjacent sounds.
The LP format underlines the album's warm, analog character: the sequencing of the sides invites you to experience "Sweetback" as a cohesive journey rather than just a collection of songs. The depth of the mixes, the dynamic interplay between instruments and the subtle details in the arrangements all benefit from the extended vinyl canvas. Audiophile listeners and collectors will appreciate how the medium highlights the album's low-end warmth, stereo imaging and overall sonic richness.
Epic, the manufacturer and label behind this release, is a long-established imprint known for its broad and influential catalog across pop, rock, R&B, soul and beyond. Over the decades, Epic has built a reputation for discovering and nurturing innovative artists and for maintaining high production standards. Releases on Epic are associated with professional studio work, careful A&R and a strong international distribution network, helping albums like "Sweetback" reach a discerning, worldwide audience. With this LP, Epic once again underlines its commitment to musically refined, genre-spanning projects that stand out for quality and longevity. |
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| No. of tracks: |
12 |
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| Manufacturer No.: |
88985347581 |
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