Past masters of the deep funk-soul revival, Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings return with another flawless retro R&B set.
100 Days... is a more soulful affair than 2005's more dancefloor-friendly Naturally. Here, bluesy ballads and slower numbers predominate: the yearning, smouldering torch-song title track; the imploring, stately Humble Me; or rousing closer Answer Me.
As always, the production and musicianship are flawless - this record could easily be a forgotten gem from the heydays of Stax or Motown. But this isn't some shallow pastiche; rather it's a labour of love, an immaculate cri de coeur, a polished yet passionate statement.
Note to self: must catch 'em live, missed it the last time they played in A'dam...
4 Stax finger clicks out of 5:
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