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Ask Rufus
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by Chaka Khan and Rufus
Sales Rank: 407650
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$28.46
At Amazon
on 10-2-2008.
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1. At Midnight My Love Will Lift You Up
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2. Close the Door
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3. Medley: Slow Screw Against the Wall/A Flat Fry
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4. Earth Song
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5. Everlasting Love
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6. Hollywood
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7. Magic in Your Eyes
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8. Better Days
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9. Egyptian Song
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Digitally Remastered Japanese Limited Edition in an LP-STYLE Slipcase.
This album truly represents a pinnacle for both the collective known as Rufus, as well as soul music in the mid-seventies. Rufus and Chaka Khan had put some serious funk on vinyl before they recorded "Ask Rufus", and this album is quite a departure from their previous efforts. Much more lush and subdued than their previous recordings,Ask Rufus is sheer magic from opening cut to closing coda. Rufus follow the lead of 70's pioneers Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder in that they made they made the transition from a "singles" band (admittedly, with some mighty fierce singles in their catalogue) to "album" band, where tracks are thought out and programmed to provide maximum pleasure to the listener. As a result, there is not one single moment of filler on this album. The opening kick of "At Midnight (My Love Will Lift You Up)" reminds you that Rufus probably kicked funk grooves as well as any of their seventies compatriots. Surprisingly, it is the only heavy funk jam on this entire album. From track two, the incredibly beautiful Close The Door, through the end of the CD, the mood goes soft, and restraint shines brilliantly. It shows a side of Chaka rarely seen on the band's earlier performances - the ability to use that incredible voice to wow, rather than plow you over. The two best tracks on Ask Rufus, "Everlasting Love" and "Better Days" give Chaka the chance to show off the best pipes in the industry. While many listeners have always been amazed by Ms. Khan's wailing abilities, it is her incredible talent to show bliss and pain through her voice that makes these tracks stand out. "Hollywood", another stellar track is the kind of tune that you can easily swing and sway along with. It's impossible to sit still when this jam is playing. "Magic In His Eyes", "Earth Song" and "Egyptian Song" also shine. Each of these tracks flow with a rhythmic smoothness that is missing in modern music. Soul albums this good simply are not made anymore. Despite all the "neo-retro" revivalism going on in the r&b world today, there will never be another golden era of music like the mid 70's r&b age. And Ask Rufus is right at the head of the class of this entire "old skool".
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Ask Rufus
Available from Amazon
Price: $28.46
Updated on 10-2-2008.
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