Coming six years after their debut album ‘It’s About Time’, Ruby Velle & The Soulphonics return in majestic style with ‘The State Of All Things’ and prove that the ‘difficult second album’ syndrome didn’t strike them. From the bolshy, dark-end funk of ‘Broken Woman’ with its nods to afro/island stylings, the swaying beat ballad of the title track, the sweet, delicate ‘Way Back When’ and emphatic, bright crossover of ‘Lost Lady USA’ to the stunning track-of-the-album ‘Overwhelming’ – a flowing, infectious modern soul gem – the quality here is consistently high. ‘Shackles’ allows Ruby’s gravelly tones to fully shine through while the Rhythm and Soul of ‘Love Less Blind’ steps into Northern soul territory. Great album.
Track listings:
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01 Broken Woman by Ruby Velle & The Soulphonics
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02 State of All Things by Ruby Velle & The Soulphonics
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03 Way Back When by Ruby Velle & The Soulphonics
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04 Love Less Blind by Ruby Velle & The Soulphonics
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05 Who Closed The Book by Ruby Velle & The Soulphonics
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06 Lost Lady Usa by Ruby Velle & The Soulphonics
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07 Overwhelming by Ruby Velle & The Soulphonics
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08 Shackles by Ruby Velle & The Soulphonics
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09 I Tried by Ruby Velle & The Soulphonics
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10 Used Me Again (Now Lose Me Forever) by Ruby Velle & The Soulphonics
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11 Call Out My Name by Ruby Velle & The Soulphonics
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