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The problem with neo-soul is that its advocates are quick to celebrate artists that capture the merest essence of the form -- elements that are clearly reminiscent of Stevie, Curtis, Sly, Marvin, even Prince -- without caring whether the songs themselves are all that memorable. Usually, what matters is the feel and the mannerisms, as evidenced by D'Angelo's praised, mannered second album. Even acclaimed artists like Alicia Keys are praised for what they could be as much as for what they are. This is the background that makes Remy Shand's debut album, The Way I Feel, such a surprise. By all accounts, Shand should not be a musician that gets it right -- he's a clean, white, middle-class twentysomething, raised on records that were made well before his birth. Sometimes, this background is evident in the production, when he and co-executive producer Steve Warden rely on sounds that evoke classic early-'70s soul, or in Shand's slightly affected falsetto, but those are exceptions to the rule on The Way I Feel, because the album's foundation is built on classic songwriting -- sturdy, tuneful songs that are deceptively simple in their structure but reveal their strength through repeated listens. They're winning upon the first listen, since they have a sweet, sultry feel delivered smoothly and assuredly, but so does most neo-soul -- it's the repeated plays that reveal that the songs themselves are the most seductive thing about the album, not the lush, post-Philly soul production, or the fact that Remy Shand played nearly every instrument on this record. Yes, he's indebted to his idols, but no more than the Strokes are to theirs -- and this is the romantic soul flip side of Is This It's invigorating slice of traditionalism, which means even if you've heard and loved music like this before, you'll soon be swayed by the sound, skill, and sheer joy of this debut, one of the very best of its kind.
© Stephen Thomas Erlewine /TiVo
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Remy Shand, Producer, Recording Arranger, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2001 Universal Music, a division of Universal Studios Canada Ltd.
Remy Shand, Producer, Recording Arranger, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2001 Universal Music, a division of Universal Studios Canada Ltd.
Remy Shand, Producer, Recording Arranger, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2001 Universal Music, a division of Universal Studios Canada Ltd.
Remy Shand, Producer, Recording Arranger, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2001 Universal Music, a division of Universal Studios Canada Ltd.
Remy Shand, Producer, Recording Arranger, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2001 Universal Music, a division of Universal Studios Canada Ltd.
Remy Shand, Producer, Recording Arranger, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2001 Universal Music, a division of Universal Studios Canada Ltd.
Remy Shand, Producer, Recording Arranger, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2001 Universal Music, a division of Universal Studios Canada Ltd.
Remy Shand, Producer, Recording Arranger, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2001 Universal Music, a division of Universal Studios Canada Ltd.
Remy Shand, Producer, Recording Arranger, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2001 Universal Music, a division of Universal Studios Canada Ltd.
Remy Shand, Producer, Recording Arranger, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2001 Universal Music, a division of Universal Studios Canada Ltd.
Remy Shand, Producer, Recording Arranger, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2001 Universal Music, a division of Universal Studios Canada Ltd.
Album review
The problem with neo-soul is that its advocates are quick to celebrate artists that capture the merest essence of the form -- elements that are clearly reminiscent of Stevie, Curtis, Sly, Marvin, even Prince -- without caring whether the songs themselves are all that memorable. Usually, what matters is the feel and the mannerisms, as evidenced by D'Angelo's praised, mannered second album. Even acclaimed artists like Alicia Keys are praised for what they could be as much as for what they are. This is the background that makes Remy Shand's debut album, The Way I Feel, such a surprise. By all accounts, Shand should not be a musician that gets it right -- he's a clean, white, middle-class twentysomething, raised on records that were made well before his birth. Sometimes, this background is evident in the production, when he and co-executive producer Steve Warden rely on sounds that evoke classic early-'70s soul, or in Shand's slightly affected falsetto, but those are exceptions to the rule on The Way I Feel, because the album's foundation is built on classic songwriting -- sturdy, tuneful songs that are deceptively simple in their structure but reveal their strength through repeated listens. They're winning upon the first listen, since they have a sweet, sultry feel delivered smoothly and assuredly, but so does most neo-soul -- it's the repeated plays that reveal that the songs themselves are the most seductive thing about the album, not the lush, post-Philly soul production, or the fact that Remy Shand played nearly every instrument on this record. Yes, he's indebted to his idols, but no more than the Strokes are to theirs -- and this is the romantic soul flip side of Is This It's invigorating slice of traditionalism, which means even if you've heard and loved music like this before, you'll soon be swayed by the sound, skill, and sheer joy of this debut, one of the very best of its kind.
© Stephen Thomas Erlewine /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 11 track(s)
- Total length: 00:47:14
- Main artists: Remy Shand
- Composer: Remy Shand
- Label: Universal Music Canada
- Genre: Soul/Funk/R&B R&B
© 2001 Universal Music, a division of Universal Studios Canada Ltd. ℗ 2001 Universal Music, a division of Universal Studios Canada Ltd.
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