The Omnichord Real Book
by Meshell Ndegeocello
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81

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  1. Uncut
    Jun 16, 2023
    60
    On first hearing it's a little underwhelming, but its subtle charms certainly grows. [Jul 2023, p.30]
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  1. StevenX
    Jun 27, 2023
    8
    Meshell Ndegeocello has been all over the place musically since her debut, from funky pop to jazzy folk funk to poppy jazz to.... well, youMeshell Ndegeocello has been all over the place musically since her debut, from funky pop to jazzy folk funk to poppy jazz to.... well, you get it. She does it all on one album here, and sometimes all in one song. Styles overlap, layer and devolve; backing vocals glide over each other like spirits flying by; ambience is blown open by percussive twists. At times the arrangements are so intricate that not only can you not predict where they're going, you wonder for a few seconds here and there if everyone is playing the same song. They are. "Everything is under control," Ndegeocello assures us during the blissful, folky "Call The Tune", and she's right. While some pieces leave you wanting more (seven tracks are under three minutes long), others fill you up with a spiritual rhythm workout or take you on a cinematic flight into the ether (the beauty of "Gatsby" will stay with you despite being a cover). It's a sign of Meshell's soulful artistry that she doesn't pander to any set group of fans: this is all her world, and if you want to come along you are welcome. If you don't, it's a shame, because this album and this artist is so full of art, joy, pain and discovery that don't often come in one amazing package like this.… Full Review »