Leírás
Ska, Rocksteady, Soul, R&B, Pop, CD kiadvány, 2025-ös album.
Westbound Train return with their most dynamic and soulful album to date, a bold evolution that stays rooted in the band’s signature blend of ska, rocksteady, and classic soul. Produced by frontman Obi Fernandez and drummer Eric Novod, the record pairs warm, analog textures with inventive arrangements and nuanced mixing choices, offering a fresh perspective on a sound they’ve spent years perfecting.
Standout tracks like “L.M.A.,” “Keeper From the Start,” and “Slippery Slope” highlight the band’s sharpened songwriting and expanded sonic range, while a newly recorded version of “We All Need Rescue” breathes new life into a deeper cut from their 2022 release. It’s a confident, emotionally resonant collection that captures Westbound Train at a new creative peak.
Felállás:
Gideon Blumenthal – Piano, Organ, Farfisa, Vocals Alex Brumel – Guitar,Vocals
Rich Graiko – Trumpet, Percussion
Obi Fernandez – Lead Vocals, Trombone, Percussion Carlos Menezes Jr. – Tenor Saxophone
Thaddeus Merritt – Electric and Upright Bass
Eric Novod – Drums
Alex Stern – Guitar
Additional Musicians (vendég zenészek):
Anthony Abbinanti – Percussion, Vibraphone, Nyabinghi drumming and Organ on track 2
Jon Degen – Saxophone on tracks 1,2,3
Luke Panella – Saxophone track 8
Mike Sarason – Additional horn arrangements on tracks 5, 6, and 10.
YouTube video:
„L.M.A.” (audio): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jMokNcdKuM
Felvételek:
1. Slippery Slope 04:52
2. Meet Me at the Metro 04:50
3. L.M.A. 04:09
4. Miss Reason 03:31
5. Hold the Line 04:13
6. A Lonely Heart is an Open Door 03:35
7. Like a Sunset Over Water 04:34
8. We All Need Rescue (Relic Room Version) 04:43
9. Keeper From the Start 03:41
10. Gasoline (Don’t Say Your Goodbyes) 06:01
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