Ryan Shaw - It Gets Better (2010)
Ryan Shaw - It Gets Better (2010)
Soul / R&B / Revival | mp3, CBR 320 kbps | 33:06 | 85.8 Mb
Label: Go! Entertainment | Release date: March 5, 2010
Soul / R&B / Revival | mp3, CBR 320 kbps | 33:06 | 85.8 Mb
Label: Go! Entertainment | Release date: March 5, 2010
Following on from This is Ryan Shaw album this collection is well worth the wait. His sound is almost indistinguishable from that of the original soul performers back in the 60's - it is that authentic. Ryan has concentrated on mid tempo soul offerings and his sound is very much from Southern Soul genre such as Stax/James Carr/Sam Cooke. 2 of the 10 songs are well known covers: People Get Ready & Knock On Wood which he performs very well. Maybe he could have been a bit more adventurous with his selection as these have been done to death.More info: www.myspace.com
Will Mr Shaw suffer from being too predictable? Having been in the vanguard of the soul revival will he be overtaken by more adaptable artistes who dip their toes into the well of soul and then move on? Only time will tell.
Unfortunately this album will not reach the ears of the masses and as such Ryan will not achieve the recognition I believe he deserves and which is necessary to spur him on to become more creative. However if you like 60's soul then you will almost certainly like this.
Track list:
1. It Gets Better (3:29)
2. Morning Noon & Night (3:12)
3. In Between (2:48)
4. Mama May I (2:59)
5. People Get Ready (3:28)
6. Get Previous (3:03)
7. The Sweetest Thing (3:50)
8. What A Woman (3:14)
9. We Don't Give Up Now (3:49)
10. Knock On Wood (3:14)