Welcome to a new week of Get it or Forget it reviews. Check out these five intriguing artists, and have a great week.
Artist Name: Stephanie Urbina Jones
Album Name: Tularosa
Label: Casa del Rio Records/Soundly Music
Genre: Country/Mariachi
Track Listing: 1. Walking After Midnight; 2. Jolene; 3. Cold Cold Heart; 4. Rose Garden; 5. Ring of Fire; 6. For the Good Times; 7. Harper Valley P.T.A.; 8. Seven Spanish Angels; 9. I’ve got a Tiger by the Tail; 10. Silver Wings; 11. You Ain’t Woman Enough (to Take my Man); 12. Is Anybody Going to San Antone; 13. Jolene (Spanish); 14. Ring of Fire (Spanish)
Publicist: Alison Auerbach PR
Review: Stephanie Urbina Jones is a true visionary, for who else would have thought of marrying classic country with mariachi. Jones has done just that, and earned the right to perform at the Grand Ole Opry. She has brought new life to these amazing classic country hits, which include such treasures as “Jolene,” “Ring of Fire,” “Harper Valley P.T.A., “I’ve Got a Tiger by the Tail,” and “You Ain’t Woman Enough (to Take my Man).” She even throws in Spanish versions of “Jolene” and “Ring of Fire” to complete this incredible collection. This one belongs in the collection of every lover of classic country.
Recommendation: Resistance is Futile! Get this amazing collection today!
Artist Name: Neville & Sugary Staple
Album Name: Rude Rebels
Label: Cleopatra Records
Genre: Ska
Track Listing: 1. Rebel Down; 2. Tattoo King; 3. When I Call Your Name; 4. Boy (dub out); 5. Be as One; 6. Wrong Shoes; 7. Original Rudegirl Sound; 8. Why oh Why; 9. Ska to the Best; 10. Dirty Little Liar; 11. The Border; 12. Way of Life; 13. Way I Love You; 14. Woulda Coulda Shoulda
Publicist: Shameless Promotion PR
Review: Ska legends Neville & Sugary Staple have hooked up to provide us with an amazing collaborative effort which marries ska, reggae and punk to create an album of memorable songs that have a worldwide social message, reminding us of the incredible work that Neville, The Specials and 2Tone Records have accomplished over the past almost 40 years. They are joined in their effort by Roddy Radiation (aka Roddy Byers), the former guitarist of The Specials. The entire album is full of energy, offering upbeat songs that need to be heard, and there is not a weak track among the bunch. It is impossible not to move to these songs, but also take the time to listen to their lyrics, which speak to morals, life, fashion and love. Share this one with people you love.
Recommendation: Even in the midst of winter, this one will warm your heart and help you survive the cold. Get it and put it on repeat.
Artist Name: John Daversa Big Band featuring DACA Artists
Album Name: American Dreamers: Voices of Hope, Music of Freedom
Label: BFM Jazz
Genre: Jazz
Track Listing: 1. Salvador; 2. Living in America; 3. Saba; 4. Don’t Fence me In; 5. Caliph; 6. Immigrant Song; 7. Daisy; 8. Deportee (Plane Wreck at Los Gatos); 9. Denzel; 10. Stars and Stripes Forever; 11. Alicia; 12. America (West Side Story); 13. Juan Carlos; 14. America the Beautiful; 15. Maria; 16. All is One; 17. Edson; 18. Red, White and Remixed
Publicist: Mouthpiece Music
Review: DACA has been a hot-button topic for several years, and this collection of songs and stories has been created to bring additional attention to the plight of Dreamers. Featuring multi-Grammy nominated composer/arranger Bandleader John DaVersa, as well as 53 Dreamers, they bring to life these songs about hope and freedom. Taken from a myriad of sources, including movies, Broadway and our own patriotism, these songs are uplifting and breathtaking. Take the time to put this one on repeat and learn about the real lives affected by this program and the reasons why it is so important to honor Obama’s commitment to their future.
Recommendation: Definitely Get this one.
Artist Name: Del Suelo
Album Name: The Musician’s Compass: A 12 Step Programme
Label: Wrist Shot Records and Books
Genre: Alternative
Track Listing: 1. Second Encore; 2. Pack Rats; 3. Berlin Calling; 4. A Last Supreme; 5. A Panic! at the Disco/the Fulsome Prison Blues; 6. Nightstream; 7. (What’s the Story) Morning Glory; 8. Caress of Steel Wheels; 9. Enter the Tempel; 10. 666hz, the Frequencies of the Beast; 11. Darn that Dream/Stairway to Eleven; 12. Walk the Plank
Publicist: Last Tango Media
Review: Canadian guitar virtuoso Erik Mehlsen brings his Del Suelo moniker to this collection of alternative songs that combine elements of reggae, funk, and rock to create a unique sound that will grab the listener’s ears while the well-crafted lyrical content occupies their mind. According to their Facebook page, “The Musician’s Compass is a drama-comedy about a young folk-punk band on their way from one show to the next through hangovers, heartbreak, and bad gas station food. A hilarious (and) provocative look at life on the road, commenting on music industry struggles, addiction, love, and mental-illness.” This one is definitely worthy of your attention and time.
Recommendation: This one will hold a special place in your collection, so Get it and listen up.
Artist Name: Animanz and Juanita Euka
Album Name: Exotic Other
Label: Tru Thoughts
Genre: Psych/Funk
Track Listing: 1. Disconnect; 2. Ain’t no Way; 3. Exotic Other; 4. Drink the Water; 5. Gypsy Woman; 6. TV; 7. Them Changes; 8. Chameleon; 9. Jus’ a Rascal; 10. Speak Out; 11. Reload It; 12. The Drip; 13. Tiempo
Publicist: The Syndicate
Review: London-based psych-funk band Animanz join with Congolese vocalist Juanita Euka to create an energetic and upbeat dance album that combines elements of rhumba, cumbia, merengue, reggae, ska and electro-funk, with a healthy punk attitude. The sound will definitely get you up and moving, while the music will stimulate your mind with its message of hope and acceptance. These songs deserve heavy radio airplay, as well as inclusion in your dance mix. Best tracks include “Ain’t no Way,” the title track, their amazing covers of the Thundercats’ “Them Changes” and Dizzee Rascal’s “Jus’ a Rascal,” “Speak Out,” and “Reload it.”
Recommendation: We guarantee you don’t have anything like this in your current collection, so Get it and enjoy.