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Originally released on cassette in 1993 and reissued on CD in 2002, In the Light of the Sun, the Bellrays' first recording, showcases the early Bellrays before they had acquired their knockout, ferocious, Stooges-style sound. Here, they are a soul act with plenty of funk, a little bit of rock, and one superb jazzy tune, "Blue, Blue, Blue." Though, the songs don't explode into red hot fireballs like their later stuff. Rather, these songs sizzle. If someone were to have picked up this cassette in 1993 having never heard of this band, they'd probably be blown away by this. Lisa Kekaula's vocals are astoundingly soulful and the only thing separating them from a lot of the divas you hear on the radio is that Kekaula's voice has more bite. But the music isn't yet up to the standards of the Bellrays' later work. The guitar work is fine, but never rips. Folks new to this band should check out their other records first and then work their way back to this release.
© Adam Bregman /TiVo
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The BellRays, MainArtist - Robert Vennum, Composer
1993 Sweet Gee Records 1993 Sweet Gee Records
The BellRays, MainArtist - Phil Phillip, Composer
1993 Sweet Gee Records 1993 Sweet Gee Records
The BellRays, MainArtist - Tony Bramel, Composer
1993 Sweet Gee Records 1993 Sweet Gee Records
The BellRays, MainArtist - Robert Vennum, Composer
1993 Sweet Gee Records 1993 Sweet Gee Records
The BellRays, MainArtist - Robert Vennum, Composer
1993 Sweet Gee Records 1993 Sweet Gee Records
The BellRays, MainArtist - Robert Vennum, Composer
1993 Sweet Gee Records 1993 Sweet Gee Records
The BellRays, MainArtist - Robert Vennum, Composer
1993 Sweet Gee Records 1993 Sweet Gee Records
The BellRays, MainArtist - James Kerwin, Composer
1993 Sweet Gee Records 1993 Sweet Gee Records
The BellRays, MainArtist - Robert Vennum, Composer
1993 Sweet Gee Records 1993 Sweet Gee Records
The BellRays, MainArtist - Robert Vennum, Composer
1993 Sweet Gee Records 1993 Sweet Gee Records
The BellRays, MainArtist - Tony Bramel, Composer
1993 Sweet Gee Records 1993 Sweet Gee Records
The BellRays, MainArtist - Robert Vennum, Composer
1993 Sweet Gee Records 1993 Sweet Gee Records
Album review
Originally released on cassette in 1993 and reissued on CD in 2002, In the Light of the Sun, the Bellrays' first recording, showcases the early Bellrays before they had acquired their knockout, ferocious, Stooges-style sound. Here, they are a soul act with plenty of funk, a little bit of rock, and one superb jazzy tune, "Blue, Blue, Blue." Though, the songs don't explode into red hot fireballs like their later stuff. Rather, these songs sizzle. If someone were to have picked up this cassette in 1993 having never heard of this band, they'd probably be blown away by this. Lisa Kekaula's vocals are astoundingly soulful and the only thing separating them from a lot of the divas you hear on the radio is that Kekaula's voice has more bite. But the music isn't yet up to the standards of the Bellrays' later work. The guitar work is fine, but never rips. Folks new to this band should check out their other records first and then work their way back to this release.
© Adam Bregman /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 12 track(s)
- Total length: 00:42:31
- Main artists: The Bellrays
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Sweet Gee Records
- Genre: Pop/Rock
1993 Sweet Gee Records 1993 Sweet Gee Records
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