Well worth checking out
T.G.Adams | Cape Town, WP South Africa | 02/24/2001
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Having read some reviews and heard tantalising samples before this CD arrived on my doorstep I was not sure what to expect. One of the GC trademarks in their earlier albums (for me anyway) was the huge sound of the horn section. I'd heard that some of the horn players had moved on to other pursuits, and that Nappy G was also no longer part of the lineup. With this in mind I was not sure whether this CD would measure up to earlier efforts.My fears were misplaced. Not only do Richard Worth and Jay Rodriguez deliver some of the most searing horn and flute solos I've heard in a while, the rhythm section just slams throughout the CD. The sound is more sparse than some of their earlier albums, but this is not a bad thing, in fact as a listener I'm appreciating nuances from other instruments that might have been obscured by the sweeping horns on previous projects.The compositions are creative and interesting, Ocean Floor is remarkably funky with a great bassline, while Comparasa Tunina just has me grinning involuntarily, and marvelling at Bill Ware's vibes solo. Chucho Valdez's piano solo on Stargazer is monumental, and "In your mind" is an extremely interesting piece of music (gotta love the Beatles-esque hook near the end :).This is a leaner, more muscular Groove Collective, the roster might have been pared down but there's still no compromise when delivering thought-provoking and seriously funky, foot-tappin' music.Highly recommended."
Mood, Feel and Soul
Rick Rascati | Connecticut | 03/08/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"A copy of this was given to me by a friend and it stuck on me right away! Declassifying the barriers as they call it, this NYC 7-piece outfit delivers the goods with musicianship and songwriting. Just the right mixture of Jazz, Pop, Latin, Dance, New Age and more to create the perfect blend of hypnotic beats, stellar arrangements, and airy vocals. It's All In Your Mind should appeal to a broad range of people. The instrumentals have hooks in themselves that should shake anyone's booty! It's just the right amount of sololing without being self-indulgent that takes the listener on that proverbial journey, but never strays too far from good danceable fun! Listen in good health!"
Lean and mean
Rick Rascati | 01/03/2003
(4 out of 5 stars)
"A pared down lineup and softer, deeper vibe than ever before."
Track Listings (13) - Disc #1