Love Sick

From the celebrated author of American Philosophy: A Love Story and Hiking with Nietzsche, a compelling introduction to the life-affirming philosophy of William James

Hipbone Records presents Three-time Blues Music Award nominee, Alexis P. Suter’s latest CD "BE LOVE”, the continuing evolution of Alexis's musical journey - rich with timeless, blues-based songs, that are eclectic, soulful and hip. The album has been produced by Vicki Bell, Michael Louis, Ray Grappone and Alexis P Suter..

One of the sexiest singers on the Motown label, Brenda Holloway was also one of its grittiest, with a strong gospel influence more typical of Southern soul than the company's usual polish. Best known for her ballad hit "Every Little Bit Hurts," Holloway also recorded (and co-wrote) the original version of "You've Made Me So Very Happy," which soon became a hit for jazz-rockers Blood Sweat & Tears. Holloway was born in Atascadero, CA, in 1946 and grew up in the Watts section of Los Angeles; as a child, she learned violin and began singing in church with her younger sister Patrice (who later became a prominent session singer and contributed vocals to Josie & the Pussycats).

This CD single was given away with purchases of "Love And Theft" and other selected Dylan titles by HMV UK, May 2002. Thanks to Andreas Volkert for the information this CD was also available at the FNAC record shop in Brussels free with the European The Essential Bob Dylan, and therefore probably at all the FNAC stores in France/Belgium. I'm also told this item was given away with the regular release of "Love And Theft" in South Africa. The CD was made in Austria.

La curiosité est un bien joli défaut. Ce pourrait être la devise d'Emilie Gassin, la jeune chanteuse qui nous vient des antipodes. Si sa soif de découverte l'a amenée, depuis son Australie natale, à pratiquer aussi bien le football que le dessin, c'est dès l'âge de 14 ans qu'elle commence à gratter la guitare et à écrire ses premières chansons. Influencée par des artistes comme Jewel, Feist ou Fiona Apple, elle cisèle d'émouvantes chroniques amoureuses pas dupes, aux atours folk-pop sertis d'un incomparable grain de voix où se mêlent sensualité et espièglerie.

This is a great set, with some unique & powerful performances. Bob pours himself into the rarely heard Born In Time, and a faithful rendition of Love Sick, but the highlight is a duet with Van the man on Knockin' On Heaven's Door. A great looking glossy slip case with nice photos, and sharp, clean aesthetics. The title is taken from a line in Desolation Row that Bob puts a little extra emphasis on. Although Bette's last name has been spelled by some as it is in the title, it is incorrect. The filler is from 3 days later in London. It's just as clean, and offers some songs not performed in Birmingham.

“The music – jazz – whose history will be traced here, has often been given up for dead, but a simple observation of the current musical landscape shows that this is not the case. Jazz is very much alive and well, played in clubs, concert halls, and festivals, and every day sees dozens of recordings produced all over the world. While its audience is limited, it is nevertheless regularly renewed. Jazz teaching is flourishing in conservatories, specialized schools, as part of workshops and other master classes. But even more, the word “jazz” is very present and circulating, which is probably the most remarkable indication of the reality of this music, since it is referred to and spoken of.” Laurent CUGNY