August 20, 2009
The Daily Choice: The 24-Carat Black - The Best Of Good Love Gone
Haven’t professed my undying love for the Numero Group lately, but I scampering about my “Date Added” tab in the old I-Tunes, and came across this album I snatched from a co-worker a few weeks back. Numero Group’s been putting together some decidedly different bits of goodness over the last few months (hell, Pisces’ freak folk and then this?) and 24-Carat Black continues to push that change.
There’s a decided lack of booming funk and soul in this compilation of tracks from a band that barely existed, more so this is the soothing, darkened lounges of 1970s New York. Low lit blue lights, cigarette smoke wafting towards the ceiling, a well-dress bouncer perched at the door. You might be here with a lady, fingers snapping after each pained song, or you might just be here by yourself, the Rhodes washing over you, a cold cocktail nestled in your palm.
The 24-Carat Black - The Best Of Good Love Gone
on Thursday, August 20th, 2009 at 10:09 am
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September 21st, 2009 07:23
[...] A re-issue for the ages: 24 Carat Black 21 09 2009 For all I care, 24 Carat Black is a party game. I’m not in the mood to reproduce Stax tales and non-release rumors. All that matters is the album is available and offers a delectable mix of deep, pained soul. Plus, it features an absolute epic track, Best of good love gone. Feel the Hammond (via soundonthesound.com). [...]