This album is many things. An ode to classic Soul, Funk and R&B, a technical recording and mixing masterpiece, and basically a textbook that set new precedents for playing in the pocket with that behind-the-beat, laid-back feel. Paying homage to the classics comes through not only in the song writing and performance, but also the way the album was recorded. The recording engineer, Russ Elevado, uses all vintage analog equipment, sort of as his trademark, in this modern digital world. D'Angelo also paired up with ?uestlove of The Roots and producer Jay Dee (though his contributions remain uncredited) to achieve and capture that Roots/Slum Village, basement/cassette sort of hip hop style. The album is great and you'll end up spinning it 3 or 4 times before moving on.
-Joe
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