Sir Was - Let The Morning Come - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

The new album from Joel Wästberg a.k.a sir Was, Holding on To a Dream, is a mesmerising twisting of genres - from classic soul and old-school hip-hop, to beautifully fresh pop structures. The new record is dense with ideas and adventurous, a sonic-leap forth. I was interested in having a lusher sound, more rich, Wästberg says. With the first record I had this idea that I wanted it to sound like an old vinyl record. I wanted this lo-fi, old-school sound. When I realized that I was actually making another album, I felt a bit scared of the whole thing, but it didn't take me that long to realise that the only thing I could do was to make something that felt really right in my body and soul. I've realised that there's nothing to be afraid of. I'm ready to explore so much more. The sense of exploration resonates throughout the record and can be defined by it's start and end points. Opening track Fly Away begins the expedition, a gleaming reflection of past insecurities as a jump-off point for the next chapter, all subtle beats and stark bursts of guitars that leap out of the mix. Elsewhere, No Giving Up is a tender recollection of a past relationship, set to an equally affectionate composition, a glowing example of Wästbergs growing songwriting skills, while The Sun Will Shine showcases another side of Joels skillset, a playful production full of inspired ideas and nuances; a Les Fleurseque mellow breeze in the heat of the summer. The records boldest moment is reserved for Deployed, a collaboration with Little Dragons Yukimi Nagano. Me and Little Dragon go way back. I've been hanging out with them for many years, and they were very supportive with my first album, Wästberg explains. I remember that Yukimi was always asking me if I was making my own music. One day I was working in my small studio room, and Little Dragon were one floor up. Yukimi knocked on the door and asked

2015 . A formidable songwriter working behind the scenes with major R&B stars for years now - Inglewood, L.A.-based multi-talent, SiR, is now stepping to the forefront with his official solo debut. Effortlessly combining his instantly recognizable voice and universally relatable songwriting with the rawness of the indie L.A. beat scene - SiR defines his own sound that’s both refreshingly new and immediately digestible at the same time. A rare combination of mass appeal and artistic integrity, he’s poised to bring pop appeal to the underground, and substance and a unique ear for production to the mainstream. His debut LP boasts an all-star line-up of producers, including Knxwledge (Stones Throw, Kendrick Lamar, Joey BADA$$), Iman Omari (Kendrick Lamar, Mac Miller, Ty Dolla $ign), DK The Punisher (Justin Bieber, Dom Kennedy), Chris Dave (Blue Note, drummer for Adele, D’Angelo), J LBs (Jhene Aiko, Casey Veggies), Alvin Isaacs II (Boyz II Men, Trey Songz) and Tiffany Gouché (Iggy Azalea, Little Simz) - making it an audible time capsule of an exciting moment-in-time for an entire new wave of Los Angeles talent. With all of the stars aligned in its favor, it’s a safe bet that Seven Sundays will prove in time to be the seminal West Coast R&B album of 2015! Album Tracks 1. Love You 2. In the Sky (Feat. Fat Ron) 3. You Ain't Ready (Feat. D Smoke) 4. The Real 5. Right By You 6. Jay Z 7. N.B.N 8. Liberation (Feat. Anderson Paak) 9. Falling 10. Can We Still 11. The Perfect Remedy 12. Crashing Down 13. The Bullet and the Gun 14. He Deserves Your Love

Ultra rare self-titled 1970 album from obscure folk rock group Morning which consisted of Jim Kehn (drums, vocals, guitar); Terry Johnson (guitar); Bruce Wallace (bass); Jim Hobson (piano, organ, vocals) Jay Lewis (guitar, banjo, vocals); Barry Brown (guitar, drums, vocals). All selections have been newly remastered. Album Tracks 1. Angelena 2. Early Morning 3. Tell Me a Story 4. Easy Keeper 5. Roll 'Em Down 6. Sleepy Eyes 7. New Day / As It Was / Time 8. It'll Take Time 9. And I'm Gone 10. Dirt Roads