Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2004
Time:64:18
Size:148,2 MB
Label:CPA Records
Styles:Soul/R&B/Blues
Art:Front
Year:2004
Time:64:18
Size:148,2 MB
Label:CPA Records
Styles:Soul/R&B/Blues
Art:Front
Tracks Listing:
1. Wish I Didn't Know - 4:24
2. Give To Each Other - 4:08
3. Mr. Could Ja - 4:16
4. Mornin' Love - 4:48
5. Shall We Dance - 4:36
6. Break Me Off Blues - 3:44
7. Power Of A Woman - 4:30
8. Touch Me - 4:07
9. A Good Man - 4:07
10. Can't Get Enough - 3:38
11. What A Woman Needs - 4:11
12. One In A Million - 3:58
13. Stormy Monday Blues - 5:06
14. Why Do We Hurt - 4:16
15. Everyday Blues - 4:22
1. Wish I Didn't Know - 4:24
2. Give To Each Other - 4:08
3. Mr. Could Ja - 4:16
4. Mornin' Love - 4:48
5. Shall We Dance - 4:36
6. Break Me Off Blues - 3:44
7. Power Of A Woman - 4:30
8. Touch Me - 4:07
9. A Good Man - 4:07
10. Can't Get Enough - 3:38
11. What A Woman Needs - 4:11
12. One In A Million - 3:58
13. Stormy Monday Blues - 5:06
14. Why Do We Hurt - 4:16
15. Everyday Blues - 4:22
Modern, mature soul with a wonderfully full, deep voice—that's what AL "Coffee McDaniel" delivers on "A Special Blend." But that only provides a first impression, as this artist knows how to blend his soul with blues, jazz, pop, R&B, funk, and jazz to create a unique, unique style, without attempting too much of each at once. As a whole, the album is very relaxed, without lacking bite on the more powerful tracks. He grew up in the Southern United States, and that's still noticeable today.
His music is easily accessible thanks to familiar patterns, which he skillfully combines with new ideas. Even Black music fans with a large soul collection won't feel like they've heard it all before, but can listen intently to discover the details—or simply let themselves go.
What he doesn't showcase on "A Special Blend" is his extensive experience with gospel. As a child, he toured a lot with the family gospel band – but he's also recorded entire gospel albums. In that sense, the limitation here is a contribution to diversity. Diversity is also a good keyword when it comes to his talents: He's a singer, composer, arranger, producer, and also writes songs. However, he knows that most people like to hear what they know, and it's no problem for him to sing the big Black music hits to the audience.
His interpretation of Barry White's classic "Can't Get Enough" is – in its own way – almost as good as the original. AL "Coffee" McDaniel simply has the voice for it! AL "Coffee" McDaniel also impressively sings "One In A Million," which Larry Graham once enjoyed success with. Whether he actually brings anything new with his version of "Stormy Monday Blues," first recorded by Walker T-Bone in 1947 and interpreted by so many artists before him, is one thing – but it certainly sounds convincing!
A little more about diversity: AL "Coffee" McDaniel sees himself as a one-man band that can compete with a dozen musicians – thanks to modern technology. This allows him to do everything himself, which also saves him a number of problems, from the band members' overly large egos to sharing the profits and scheduling difficulties.
SUMMARY: AL "Coffee" McDaniel is in perfect harmony with himself. In keeping with his nickname, "A Special Blend" is not a quickly brewed instant blend, but a specialty prepared according to the rules of the barista's art.
His music is easily accessible thanks to familiar patterns, which he skillfully combines with new ideas. Even Black music fans with a large soul collection won't feel like they've heard it all before, but can listen intently to discover the details—or simply let themselves go.
What he doesn't showcase on "A Special Blend" is his extensive experience with gospel. As a child, he toured a lot with the family gospel band – but he's also recorded entire gospel albums. In that sense, the limitation here is a contribution to diversity. Diversity is also a good keyword when it comes to his talents: He's a singer, composer, arranger, producer, and also writes songs. However, he knows that most people like to hear what they know, and it's no problem for him to sing the big Black music hits to the audience.
His interpretation of Barry White's classic "Can't Get Enough" is – in its own way – almost as good as the original. AL "Coffee" McDaniel simply has the voice for it! AL "Coffee" McDaniel also impressively sings "One In A Million," which Larry Graham once enjoyed success with. Whether he actually brings anything new with his version of "Stormy Monday Blues," first recorded by Walker T-Bone in 1947 and interpreted by so many artists before him, is one thing – but it certainly sounds convincing!
A little more about diversity: AL "Coffee" McDaniel sees himself as a one-man band that can compete with a dozen musicians – thanks to modern technology. This allows him to do everything himself, which also saves him a number of problems, from the band members' overly large egos to sharing the profits and scheduling difficulties.
SUMMARY: AL "Coffee" McDaniel is in perfect harmony with himself. In keeping with his nickname, "A Special Blend" is not a quickly brewed instant blend, but a specialty prepared according to the rules of the barista's art.
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