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Genre:
Rock
Release Date: 09/11/2001
Movement by
the B-Side Players is a high-energy, multi-genre stew with the distinct flavors of
reggae,
funk,
Latin jazz,
rock, and
hip-hop.
Movement has a lot of social and political substance and is a memorable release.
"Souldier" is a
Marley-esque call for hope and pride in the face of troubling times.
"Puro Feeling" combines an
Issac Hayes funk groove with a
flamenco rhythm and a jazzy melody, making it a perfect hit for a sunny day. The band wonderfully celebrates its individualism in
"Spill the Wine." None of the eclectic musical choices, like adding a DJ scratching to a
heavy metal song, seem forced. The uplifting social comments in
the B-Side Players' songs cover tolerance, higher consciousness, and peace. The album includes reworkings of older B-side songs (including
"Baila"), and sounds like a jazzy, funky,
Latin Rage Against the Machine.
The B-Side Players are part of a
Movement toward an integrated, diverse, and inspired future. This organic, intelligent album is highly recommended, especially for fans of
the Red Hot Chili Peppers,
Rage, and similar bands.
~JT Griffith, All Music Guide
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