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Considering that soul has been at the foundation of Hall & Oates' sound throughout their career -- even their early folk-rock records had soulful underpinnings -- it only made sense for the duo to eventually cut their own soul tribute album. As the title suggests, that's exactly what 2004's Our Kind of Soul is: Hall & Oates' spin on their favorite soul sounds. This includes, of course, heavy doses of Philly soul and Motown, along with other smooth soul of the '70s. Most of the album is devoted to covers -- usually familiar tunes like "Standing in the Shadows of Love," "I'll Be Around," and "Used to Be My Girl" -- yet there are a couple of more obscure entries and a heavily rewritten "I Can Dream About You" (in his excellent track-by-track liner notes, Daryl Hall reveals that Dan Hartman wrote the song with the duo in mind), but there is a handful of originals that fit into the vibe quite well, such as the lush "Soul Violins" and "Let Love Take Control." All the songs, whether they're covers or originals, are given a clean yet warm production similar to the pair's successful 2003 comeback effort, Do It for Love, but this is a little more laid-back and unassuming. Consequently, it doesn't make as big of an impression, but it's a friendly, mellow affair that finds Hall & Oates in good form. It's not quite as strong as Do It for Love, and its tasteful, relaxed vibe may strike some fans of their '80s hits as being a little sleepy, but for longtime fans who like the folky Atlantic material as much as their blue-eyed soul, this is a nice, enjoyable listen.
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Daryl Hall & John Oates, MainArtist - Billy Mann, Composer - Greg Bieck, Producer, Engineer, Keyboards, Drum Programmer, Strings - Cenovia Cummins, Violin - David Spinozza, Conductor, String Arranger - Bob Ludwig, Engineer - Daryl Hall, Composer, Producer, String Arranger, Acoustic Guitar, Keyboards, Backing Vocals, Lead Vocals - John Oates, Composer, Producer, Electric Guitar, Backing Vocals, Lead Vocals - DAVE O'DONNELL, Engineer - Tom Wolk, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Electric Guitar - Sean Price, Engineer - Robert Shaw, Violin - Carol Pool, Violin - Peter Moshay, Engineer - Stephanie Cummins, Cello - Jamie Rosenberg, Engineer - Sarah Hewitt-Roth, Cello
© 2004 U-Watch Records under exclusive license to BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited ℗ 2004 U-Watch Records under exclusive license to BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited
Daryl Hall & John Oates, MainArtist - Greg Bieck, Producer, Engineer, Keyboards, Drum Programmer, Strings - Cenovia Cummins, Violin - David Spinozza, Conductor, String Arranger - Bob Ludwig, Engineer - Daryl Hall, Producer, String Arranger, Acoustic Guitar, Keyboards, Backing Vocals, Lead Vocals - John Oates, Producer, Electric Guitar, Backing Vocals, Lead Vocals - Lamont Dozier, Composer - DAVE O'DONNELL, Engineer - Eddie Holland, Composer - Brian Holland, Composer - Tom Wolk, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Electric Guitar - Sean Price, Engineer - Robert Shaw, Violin - Carol Pool, Violin - Peter Moshay, Engineer - Stephanie Cummins, Cello - Jamie Rosenberg, Engineer - Sarah Hewitt-Roth, Cello
© 2004 U-Watch Records under exclusive license to BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited ℗ 2004 U-Watch Records under exclusive license to BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited
Daryl Hall & John Oates, MainArtist - Greg Bieck, Producer, Engineer, Keyboards, Drum Programmer, Strings - Phillip Hurtt, Composer, Lyricist - Bobby Eli, Electric Guitar - Cenovia Cummins, Violin - David Sancious, Backing Vocals - David Spinozza, Conductor, String Arranger - Bob Ludwig, Engineer - Daryl Hall, Producer, String Arranger, Acoustic Guitar, Keyboards, Backing Vocals, Lead Vocals - John Oates, Producer, Electric Guitar, Backing Vocals, Lead Vocals - THOM BELL, Composer, Lyricist - DAVE O'DONNELL, Engineer - Tom Wolk, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Electric Guitar - Sean Price, Engineer - Robert Shaw, Violin - Carol Pool, Violin - Peter Moshay, Engineer - Stephanie Cummins, Cello - Jamie Rosenberg, Engineer - Sarah Hewitt-Roth, Cello
© 2004 U-Watch Records under exclusive license to BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited ℗ 2004 U-Watch Records under exclusive license to BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited
Daryl Hall & John Oates, MainArtist - Kenneth Gamble, Composer - Greg Bieck, Producer, Engineer, Keyboards, Drum Programmer, Strings - Bobby Eli, Electric Guitar - Cenovia Cummins, Violin - David Sancious, Keyboards - David Spinozza, Conductor, String Arranger - Bob Ludwig, Engineer - Daryl Hall, Producer, String Arranger, Acoustic Guitar, Keyboards, Backing Vocals, Lead Vocals - John Oates, Producer, Electric Guitar, Backing Vocals, Lead Vocals - LEON HUFF, Composer, Writer - DAVE O'DONNELL, Engineer - Tom Wolk, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Electric Guitar - Sean Price, Engineer - Robert Shaw, Violin - Carol Pool, Violin - Peter Moshay, Engineer - Stephanie Cummins, Cello - Jamie Rosenberg, Engineer - Sarah Hewitt-Roth, Cello
© 2004 U-Watch Records under exclusive license to BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited ℗ 2004 U-Watch Records under exclusive license to BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited
Daryl Hall & John Oates, MainArtist - Greg Bieck, Composer, Producer, Engineer, Keyboards, Drum Programmer, Strings - David Spinozza, Conductor, String Arranger - Bob Ludwig, Engineer - Daryl Hall, Composer, Producer, String Arranger, Acoustic Guitar, Keyboards, Backing Vocals, Lead Vocals - John Oates, Producer, Electric Guitar, Backing Vocals, Lead Vocals - DAVE O'DONNELL, Engineer - Tom Wolk, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Electric Guitar - Sean Price, Engineer - Peter Moshay, Engineer - Jamie Rosenberg, Engineer
© 2004 U-Watch Records under exclusive license to BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited ℗ 2004 U-Watch Records under exclusive license to BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited
Daryl Hall & John Oates, MainArtist - Greg Bieck, Producer, Engineer, Keyboards, Drum Programmer, Strings - David Spinozza, Conductor, String Arranger - Bob Ludwig, Engineer - STEVE JORDAN, Drums - Daryl Hall, Producer, String Arranger, Acoustic Guitar, Keyboards, Backing Vocals, Lead Vocals - John Oates, Producer, Electric Guitar, Backing Vocals, Lead Vocals - DAVE O'DONNELL, Engineer - Dan Hartman, Composer, Writer - Tom Wolk, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Electric Guitar - Sean Price, Engineer - Peter Moshay, Engineer - Jamie Rosenberg, Engineer - Jeff Catania, Electric Guitar
© 2004 U-Watch Records under exclusive license to BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited ℗ 2004 U-Watch Records under exclusive license to BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited
Daryl Hall & John Oates, MainArtist - Greg Bieck, Producer, Engineer, Keyboards, Drum Programmer, Strings - Cenovia Cummins, Violin - Bob Ludwig, Engineer - Daryl Hall, Composer, Producer, String Arranger, Acoustic Guitar, Keyboards, Backing Vocals, Lead Vocals, Writer - John Oates, Producer, Electric Guitar, Backing Vocals, Lead Vocals - DAVE O'DONNELL, Engineer - Tom Wolk, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Electric Guitar - Sean Price, Engineer - Robert Shaw, Violin - Carol Pool, Violin - Peter Moshay, Engineer - Stephanie Cummins, Cello - Jamie Rosenberg, Engineer - Sarah Hewitt-Roth, Cello
© 2004 U-Watch Records under exclusive license to BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited ℗ 2004 U-Watch Records under exclusive license to BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited
Daryl Hall & John Oates, MainArtist - Greg Bieck, Producer, Engineer, Keyboards, Drum Programmer, Strings - Warren Moore, Composer - David Sancious, Keyboards - David Spinozza, Conductor, String Arranger - Bob Ludwig, Engineer - STEVE JORDAN, Drums - Daryl Hall, Producer, String Arranger, Acoustic Guitar, Keyboards, Backing Vocals, Lead Vocals - John Oates, Producer, Electric Guitar, Backing Vocals, Lead Vocals - SMOKEY ROBINSON, Composer - DAVE O'DONNELL, Engineer - Lenny Pickett, Horn - Tom Wolk, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Electric Guitar - Sean Price, Engineer - Peter Moshay, Engineer - Jamie Rosenberg, Engineer - Rob Rodgers, Composer - Jeff Catania, Electric Guitar - Charles Dechant, Horn
© 2004 U-Watch Records under exclusive license to BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited ℗ 2004 U-Watch Records under exclusive license to BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited
Daryl Hall & John Oates, MainArtist - Greg Bieck, Producer, Engineer, Keyboards, Drum Programmer, Strings - James D. Weatherly, Composer, Writer - David Spinozza, Conductor, String Arranger - Bob Ludwig, Engineer - Daryl Hall, Producer, String Arranger, Acoustic Guitar, Keyboards, Backing Vocals, Lead Vocals - John Oates, Producer, Electric Guitar, Backing Vocals, Lead Vocals - DAVE O'DONNELL, Engineer - Tom Wolk, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Electric Guitar - Sean Price, Engineer - Peter Moshay, Engineer - Jamie Rosenberg, Engineer
© 2004 U-Watch Records under exclusive license to BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited ℗ 2004 U-Watch Records under exclusive license to BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited
Daryl Hall & John Oates, MainArtist - Greg Bieck, Producer, Engineer, Keyboards, Drum Programmer, Strings - David Spinozza, Conductor, String Arranger - Bob Ludwig, Engineer - Daryl Hall, Producer, String Arranger, Acoustic Guitar, Keyboards, Backing Vocals, Lead Vocals - John Oates, Producer, Electric Guitar, Backing Vocals, Lead Vocals - Marvin Gaye, Composer - DAVE O'DONNELL, Engineer - Leon Ware, Composer - Tom Wolk, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Electric Guitar - Sean Price, Engineer - Peter Moshay, Engineer - Jamie Rosenberg, Engineer
© 2004 U-Watch Records under exclusive license to BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited ℗ 2004 U-Watch Records under exclusive license to BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited
Daryl Hall & John Oates, MainArtist - Greg Bieck, Producer, Engineer, Keyboards, Drum Programmer, Strings - David Sancious, Keyboards - David Spinozza, Conductor, String Arranger - Bob Ludwig, Engineer - STEVE JORDAN, Drums - Aretha Franklin, Composer - Daryl Hall, Producer, String Arranger, Acoustic Guitar, Keyboards, Backing Vocals, Lead Vocals - John Oates, Producer, Electric Guitar, Backing Vocals, Lead Vocals - DAVE O'DONNELL, Engineer - Lenny Pickett, Horn - Tom Wolk, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Electric Guitar - Sean Price, Engineer - Peter Moshay, Engineer - Jamie Rosenberg, Engineer - Charles Dechant, Horn
© 2004 U-Watch Records under exclusive license to BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited ℗ 2004 U-Watch Records under exclusive license to BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited
Daryl Hall & John Oates, MainArtist - Cecil Womack, Composer - Linda Womack, Composer - Greg Bieck, Producer, Engineer, Keyboards, Drum Programmer, Strings - Bobby Eli, Electric Guitar - David Spinozza, Conductor, String Arranger - Bob Ludwig, Engineer - Daryl Hall, Producer, String Arranger, Acoustic Guitar, Keyboards, Backing Vocals, Lead Vocals - John Oates, Producer, Electric Guitar, Backing Vocals, Lead Vocals - Gip Noble, Composer - DAVE O'DONNELL, Engineer - Tom Wolk, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Electric Guitar - Sean Price, Engineer - Peter Moshay, Engineer - Jamie Rosenberg, Engineer
© 2004 U-Watch Records under exclusive license to BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited ℗ 2004 U-Watch Records under exclusive license to BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited
Daryl Hall & John Oates, MainArtist - Greg Bieck, Producer, Engineer, Keyboards, Drum Programmer, Strings - Tony Hester, Composer, Writer - David Spinozza, Conductor, String Arranger - Bob Ludwig, Engineer - Daryl Hall, Producer, String Arranger, Acoustic Guitar, Keyboards, Backing Vocals, Lead Vocals - John Oates, Producer, Electric Guitar, Backing Vocals, Lead Vocals - DAVE O'DONNELL, Engineer - Tom Wolk, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Electric Guitar - Sean Price, Engineer - Peter Moshay, Engineer - Jamie Rosenberg, Engineer
© 2004 U-Watch Records under exclusive license to BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited ℗ 2004 U-Watch Records under exclusive license to BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited
Daryl Hall & John Oates, MainArtist - Greg Bieck, Producer, Engineer, Keyboards, Drum Programmer, Strings - Bobby Eli, Electric Guitar - David Spinozza, Conductor, String Arranger - Bob Ludwig, Engineer - STEVE JORDAN, Drums - Daryl Hall, Producer, String Arranger, Acoustic Guitar, Keyboards, Backing Vocals, Lead Vocals - John Oates, Producer, Electric Guitar, Backing Vocals, Lead Vocals - Barry White, Composer, Writer - DAVE O'DONNELL, Engineer - Tom Wolk, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Electric Guitar - Sean Price, Engineer - Peter Moshay, Engineer - Jamie Rosenberg, Engineer
© 2004 U-Watch Records under exclusive license to BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited ℗ 2004 U-Watch Records under exclusive license to BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited
Daryl Hall & John Oates, MainArtist - Greg Bieck, Producer, Engineer, Keyboards, Drum Programmer, Strings - David Spinozza, Conductor, String Arranger - Bob Ludwig, Engineer - Daryl Hall, Producer, String Arranger, Acoustic Guitar, Keyboards, Backing Vocals, Lead Vocals - John Oates, Producer, Electric Guitar, Backing Vocals, Lead Vocals - THOM BELL, Composer - LINDA CREED, Composer - DAVE O'DONNELL, Engineer - Tom Wolk, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Electric Guitar - Sean Price, Engineer - Peter Moshay, Engineer - Jamie Rosenberg, Engineer
© 2004 U-Watch Records under exclusive license to BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited ℗ 2004 U-Watch Records under exclusive license to BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited
Daryl Hall & John Oates, MainArtist - Greg Bieck, Producer, Engineer, Keyboards, Drum Programmer, Strings - al jackson jr., Composer - David Sancious, Keyboards - David Spinozza, Conductor, String Arranger - Bob Ludwig, Engineer - Daryl Hall, Producer, String Arranger, Acoustic Guitar, Keyboards, Backing Vocals, Lead Vocals - John Oates, Producer, Electric Guitar, Backing Vocals, Lead Vocals - WILLIE MITCHELL, Composer - DAVE O'DONNELL, Engineer - Lenny Pickett, Horn - Al Green, Composer - Tom Wolk, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Electric Guitar - Sean Price, Engineer - Peter Moshay, Engineer - Jamie Rosenberg, Engineer - Charles Dechant, Horn
© 2004 U-Watch Records under exclusive license to BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited ℗ 2004 U-Watch Records under exclusive license to BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited
Daryl Hall & John Oates, MainArtist - Greg Bieck, Producer, Engineer, Keyboards, Drum Programmer, Strings - Stan Vincent, Composer - Cenovia Cummins, Violin - David Spinozza, Conductor, String Arranger - Bob Ludwig, Engineer - Daryl Hall, Producer, String Arranger, Acoustic Guitar, Keyboards, Backing Vocals, Lead Vocals - John Oates, Producer, Electric Guitar, Backing Vocals, Lead Vocals - DAVE O'DONNELL, Engineer - Tom Wolk, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Electric Guitar - Sean Price, Engineer - Robert Shaw, Violin - Carol Pool, Violin - Peter Moshay, Engineer - Stephanie Cummins, Cello - Jamie Rosenberg, Engineer - Sarah Hewitt-Roth, Cello
© 2004 U-Watch Records under exclusive license to BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited ℗ 2004 U-Watch Records under exclusive license to BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited
Daryl Hall & John Oates, MainArtist - Kenneth Gamble, Composer - Greg Bieck, Producer, Engineer, Keyboards, Drum Programmer, Strings - Cary Gilbert, Composer - Cenovia Cummins, Violin - David Spinozza, Conductor, String Arranger - Bob Ludwig, Engineer - Daryl Hall, Producer, String Arranger, Acoustic Guitar, Keyboards, Backing Vocals, Lead Vocals - John Oates, Producer, Electric Guitar, Backing Vocals, Lead Vocals - LEON HUFF, Composer - DAVE O'DONNELL, Engineer - Tom Wolk, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Electric Guitar - Sean Price, Engineer - Robert Shaw, Violin - Carol Pool, Violin - Peter Moshay, Engineer - Stephanie Cummins, Cello - Jamie Rosenberg, Engineer - Sarah Hewitt-Roth, Cello
© 2004 U-Watch Records under exclusive license to BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited ℗ 2004 U-Watch Records under exclusive license to BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited
Album review
Considering that soul has been at the foundation of Hall & Oates' sound throughout their career -- even their early folk-rock records had soulful underpinnings -- it only made sense for the duo to eventually cut their own soul tribute album. As the title suggests, that's exactly what 2004's Our Kind of Soul is: Hall & Oates' spin on their favorite soul sounds. This includes, of course, heavy doses of Philly soul and Motown, along with other smooth soul of the '70s. Most of the album is devoted to covers -- usually familiar tunes like "Standing in the Shadows of Love," "I'll Be Around," and "Used to Be My Girl" -- yet there are a couple of more obscure entries and a heavily rewritten "I Can Dream About You" (in his excellent track-by-track liner notes, Daryl Hall reveals that Dan Hartman wrote the song with the duo in mind), but there is a handful of originals that fit into the vibe quite well, such as the lush "Soul Violins" and "Let Love Take Control." All the songs, whether they're covers or originals, are given a clean yet warm production similar to the pair's successful 2003 comeback effort, Do It for Love, but this is a little more laid-back and unassuming. Consequently, it doesn't make as big of an impression, but it's a friendly, mellow affair that finds Hall & Oates in good form. It's not quite as strong as Do It for Love, and its tasteful, relaxed vibe may strike some fans of their '80s hits as being a little sleepy, but for longtime fans who like the folky Atlantic material as much as their blue-eyed soul, this is a nice, enjoyable listen.
© Stephen Thomas Erlewine /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 18 track(s)
- Total length: 01:15:44
- Main artists: Daryl Hall & John Oates
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: BMG Rights Management (UK) Ltd
- Genre: Pop/Rock Pop
© 2004 U-Watch Records under exclusive license to BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited ℗ 2004 U-Watch Records under exclusive license to BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited
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