It's About [Import]

It's About [Import]

Track Listings

1. Police Funk

2. It's About Time (Wake Up People)

3. Tengo Nada

4. Pompon in da Place

5. Don't Rock It

6. Jungle Fever

7. Two Together - Tony Jones, , Charles Schillings

8. Same as It Ever Was - Richard Ferry, , Charles Schillings

9. Starshine

10. No Communication, No Love (Devastating)

11. After the Rain (Korina) - Richard Ferry, , Charles Schillings

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
Charles Schillings Has Been One of the Leading DJ'S of France and Belgium for the Last 10 Years and Has Helped Make Acid Jazz a Growing Part of the Mainstream. He Presents an Intricate Set of Aural Tapestries on this Disc that Bring his Underground Nature to the Surface to Be Enjoyed by All. An Acid Funk N House Fever Thrives on Every Track of this Remarkable Recording. Schilling Adeptly Mixes Influences 2STEP, Funk, Rap, House and Even Brazilian Music Along with Cohort Pompon F.

Tracks:

Cry of Passion
Change
Warm Doorway
Who I Am
Go Getter
Lost in You
Silence
My Inner Heart
No Country
She Is
25th of July
Tell Me Why

Customer Reviews:

Great Album!.......2005-04-27

This is my favorite "drummer album," in fact, I think the music is good/strong enough that I rarely ever think of it as a "drummer album." It's About Time showcases what Manu does best-play tasteful grooves in his own unique way. Those people expecting some "chops-fest" will be dissapointed, but those who like tasteful drumming will not. "Silence" is my favorite track on the album and is the quintessential Manu track and I think it probably alone is worth the price of the disc. It does not hurt that Sting and Peter Gabriel lent their voices to this track. When you travel in the same company as Sting, Peter Gabriel, Joni Mitchell and Julia Fordham, like Manu does, your efforts are bound to be worthwhile. This record also contains lovely bass work by Pino Palladino- one of the best places to find him on record. Manu and Pino together are an amazing rhythm team and as natural as tasty as PB&J.

Enjoy!
Brad

Minimal Exhibition of Drumming Skills.......2002-05-27

I have several solo albums done by my favorite drummers, and while my main complaint about these albums is that they tend to over-emphasize the other talents of the drummers (usually singing), they at least contain one track where he/she shows off his/her talents that made him/her famous in the first place. Unfortunately, this CD does not contain even one track fitting this description. For example, Katche's playing on Julia Fordham's "Manhattan Skyline" alone shows more chops than this whole album. The songwriting and musicians on the CD are decent enough, but keep searching if you're looking for what makes Katche special.

manu's the best; but...........2000-10-07

My only prior experience with Manu's work has been the "Secret World Live" video and I fell head over heels. His playing is accurate, intricate, and amazing at all times. But the lyrical content on this solo album hit me as being very light and emotionlally lacking. Also, the playing on the album is far less than what this man is capable of.I'm a huge fan of Dennis Chambers,Vinnie Caliauta,Billy Cobham etc... I bought this CD on-line as soon as I knew it existed thanks to Amazon.com but was real disappointed. I'd be unendingly grateful for someone to steer me toward whatever else Manu's done that's of the same caliber as his mind-boggling performance on Secret World.Let me know at fullerl68@hotmail.com.

Drummer's can write, too!.......2000-03-16

nice record. fresh, french pop. Pino's(bass) playing is exemplary. of course, Manu has more "feel" than he gets credit sometimes. songs have nice anticipation and flow. buy this cd....you will enjoy.....

Manu , The hidden talent.......2000-02-21

If you are a fan of Manu , this is a MUST HAVE. It is not a Zildjian endorsing CD. Manu plays in the pocket , and is backed up by master players such as Pino,Dominic,Simon, and David. The compositions are tasty and texturous. BUY THIS CD. TURN IT ON TO YOUR FRIENDS.

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It's About Time EP (IMPORT)

Manufacturer: Warner Music Manufacturing, Germany
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000BOKKQO

Product Description

Tracks; 1.It's About Time-2:40 2.Rick James-4:45(acoustic style) 3.Down About It-4:25(acoustic) 4.Big Gay Heart-2:48(demo) RARE, out of print German import.

Feelin' Good About It [Japan Import] +3 Bonus Tracks

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Feelin' Good About It [Japan Import] +3 Bonus Tracks
This Way Up
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B000ODC4T8

Product Description

1987, Virgin records Japan. Out of print since 1987. Featuring 3 bonus tracks, for a total of 14.

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It's A Shame About Ray + 3

Manufacturer: ATLANTIC RECORDS
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music

General | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000H2LEV0

Product Description

German import 4-track EP. TRACKS; 1.It's A Shame About Ray-3:05 2.Shakey Ground-1:44(previously unreleased) 3.Dawn Can't Decide-2:37(previously unreleased) 4.The Turnpike Down-2:30 / Issued in a slim-line plastic case, complete with insert.

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CD Review

It's About Time
Bobby Whitlock
Manufacturer: Import [Generic]
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Pop | Styles | Music

General | R&B | Styles | Music

General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music

General | Rock | Styles | Music
ASIN: B00004NJGU
Release Date: 2000-12-05

Tracks:

There She Goes
Why Does Love Got to Be So Sad?
It's About Time
Wing and a Prayer
Sold Me Down the River
It's Only Midnite
Standin' in the Rain
Born to Sing the Blues
High on You
Bell Bottom Blues
Ghost Driver
I Love You

Album Details

1999 Release from Famed Session Musician & Member of Eric Clapton's Derek & the Dominos Seventies Supergroup.his First Release in Many Many Years. Guests Include Legendary Guitarist Steve Cropper & Sax Player Jim Horn. Includes Re-Makes of 'Why Does Love Got to Be So Sad' & 'Bell Bottom Blues' Co-Written by Eric Clapton from the 70's Classic 'Layla' Album.

Customer Reviews:

CD Review.......2003-01-16

BW's a friend--so this is from the heart.

Give it up and welcome back a star scholar of musical chops: Bobby Whitlock. Showing off all his vocal and instrumental talents, "It's About Time" has the depth of experience and access of interest to please folks from all ages. This package comes from a man who is blessed with a voice that richly carries a rainbow of intensive expression and ideas that cut across generations. Best of all, the always-soulful "Bobby Dubs" wears his heart on his sleeve throughout every song in this tasty collection of new and old material.

Bobby has always been known as a magician on a Hammond B-3, a sparkplug on piano, and a rocker and R&B specialist with grit and gospel in his blood and songs. The years have been good to him: he has gained a depth of passion and maturity to his singing-a sense of rich warmth and strength that only can be achieved as a gift earned through hard work and Time's patience. Even better, Bobby showcases two marvelous assets: his slide guitar, and his friendship and collaboration with two instrumental wizards: Steve Cropper on guitar and the appropriately-named Jim Horn on saxophones. Credit should also be given to the late Duane Allman for the wisdom to show this good friend the technique and merits of a bottleneck-and Bobby has obviously been practicing Skydog's recommendations.

"There She Goes" would easily pass as a ballad for a lost, departing sweetheart, but Bobby throws us something extra with this wistful lament: it's not about a broken love affair--it's about his daughter's journey to find truth and meaning in her life. Bobby literally leaves us in the doorway of parenthood memories as he watches his now-grown child embark on her search. A lush string arrangement by producer Paddy Prendergast frames a thick carpet of B-3 and piano refrain, and the slow pace captures Whitlock's distress and pleading.

Bobby snaps back on track two with an old favorite from his Layla days: "Why Does Love Got to Be So Sad," but this time, Bobby has a chance to take the reins where Eric Clapton once held court. Cranked along by Darryl Johnson's bass and Horn's saxophone lineup, Bobby swoops and wails new life and energy into this piece. The title song makes it clear why this man's writing skills have been in demand by a collage of fellow musicians, as Bobby heralds a rallying cry for the world to account for a global reckoning of brother-and-sisterhood. This is followed by "Wing & A Prayer," clearly displaying Bobby's contemplative moments and spiritual growth that comes from listening and participating for hours in gospel church services. Jim Horn, on tenor sax, confidently stands beside his friend

There's a tiger by the tail when Bobby picks up a slide (he uses a 5/8 or 11/16 socket when possible), and the lady who inspired "Sold Me Down the River" surely must have realized that this man can bare his claws. This has the texture and substance of pure Bonnie Raitt aggressiveness, and Ashley Whitlock's sassy backup chorus vocal does her daddy justice. Jim Horn's soprano sax kicks off "It's Only Midnite" with a poet's voice, and Bobby's piano and gutsy, gritty vocals chase after his buddy like two colts on a romp. Bobby brings out his favorite six and 12-string acoustic guitars on "Standin' in the Rain," reminding us why Tom Dowd wisely selected "Thorn Tree" as the last cut for Layla.

Drummer Brady Blade and Jim Horn take turns cooking like popcorn in a microwave on "Born to Sing the Blues," and Bobby's Memphis days are boogied to a golden brown. Of all the apropos statements this man has ever crafted, he was and is, indeed, able to claim this as a personal and righteous honor.

Whitlock's voice paints a gorgeous pastel arrangement for his (now-ex) on "High On You," and Jim Horn again comes in as best man at this renewal of vows. Love definitely keeps the fireplace warm and glowing in the Whitlock household. Subtle, muted guitar by "Colonel" Cropper adds to the sincere arrangement. "Bell Bottom Blues" was Eric's need to display his angst over Patti Harrison thirty years ago, but Bobby has showcased his keyboards and Leslie amps to properly reveal that an older man can still grieve. Beau Whitlock remarkably haunts the background vocals with a voice that could only have come from his father's pipes-the younger man is now capably filling the notes his father sang on the original. "Ghost Driver" (and the inside-liner photo of Bobby's trashed Ferarri Daytona) clearly displays the thrill-seeking rocker that runs through his veins (at least, until he traded in his last fast car for the slow-and-easy Cadillac). Barry Swain's guitar bursts and Horn's sax chants serve as the pace car on this speedway course, followed closely by the always-dangerous B-3 and Bobby's wind-whipped stormy vocals. Everyone in the studio comes back for a celebratory hug and reunion at the end for "I Love You," and Bobby and Buddy Miller laugh and dance on an electric mandoline and 12-string exchange between vocals. It's a perfect, cheery way to wrap up a wonderful gathering of happy, caring artists who love their work and are glad to show it. Jim Horn plays the court jester with sax squeals, Beau adds in an acoustic finale, and it's time to make sure the "continuous play" button is engaged on the CD player.

This release is a perfect gift for anyone who needs that "hard-to-please" present for the friend or loved one in their life, as well as a riverbed of golden nuggets for the coffeehouse and cover musicians who want to flex their muscle and show some quiet strength at the same time. Get the tool box out and ready when Bobby comes to visit-he's expecting that socket to be available for some good music. Better yet, hop, skip or bounce on down the road to grab this item: as Bobby would say, "It's about time" you had some Whitlock in your life!

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