Stone cold soul : the complete Capitol recordings

"DeShannon's biggest problem during this brief stint at Capitol is that she didn't deliver a knockout, but both the Memphis and Hollywood sessions are testaments to the studio pros in the cities, who knew how to deliver a nuanced groove, and a testament to DeShannon, who preferred the song to a vibe. All this means that the music on Stone Cold Soul feels alive decades after its recording: the musicians and the singer are serving the songs, and their chemistry elevated their material. Maybe it didn't result in music that was a hit at the time, but it made for music whose appeal is lasting".

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"The first 15 tracks here were recorded at American Sound Studio in Memphis with the Memphis Boys who had backed up Dusty Springfield, Elvis Presley, the Box Tops and others who sought the place's soulful charms ... Capitol then sent DeShannon to Hollywood to record a new record with a West Coast vibe. She continued to work in a variety of styles, but the musical accompaniment is more upbeat ... Stone Cold Soul: The Complete Capitol Sessions brings together every track DeShannon recorded for Capitol, including five previously unreleased tracks and all of her Songs LP. More than 50 years after their initial creation, the music still has the power to thrill".

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