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Lydia Pense and Cold Blood work in close coordination on Transfusion, bringing forth a big, soulful sound. Pense, who handles most of the lead vocals, is a powerful, full-throated singer, reminding one of Bonnie Raitt and Toni Price. It makes sense, then, to put a fairly large group like Cold Blood behind her. The trumpet, saxophone, keyboards, bass, electric guitar, percussion, and background vocals work well with Pense's extroverted style, providing her ample cushioning for emotive flights of fancy. Transfusion gets a funky start with "Face the Music," the first of two pieces written by Steve Dunne. Interestingly, "Face the Music" runs over five minutes, but -- thanks to the perfect blending of vocals, instrumental work, and performance -- the song never feels long. With songs like "It Could Be Me It Must Be You," featuring guest vocalists Lenny Williams, Pense and Cold Blood glance back toward the '70s, capturing a groove somewhere between soul and pop. There's also an interesting guest vocal by Michelle Shocked on the last track, "Down to the Bone." Shocked and Pense concoct a fun, freewheeling duet here that's kicked into overdrive by Steve Dunne's guitar work. Filled with lots of funky instrumental work, lively vocals, and good material, Transfusion's soulful groove is easy to enjoy. ~ Ronnie D. Lankford, Jr.
30 years have passed since since Lydia Pense's amazing voice has been applied to a collection of songs. This hot, funky new Cold Blood album "Transfusion" proves that those decades were well spent. Not many acts have figured out how to blend horns, guita
Personnel: Michelle Shocked, Lydia Pense (vocals); Skip Mesquite (saxophone, background vocals); Richard Armstrong (trumpet, percussion, background vocals); Mike Rose, Mic Gillette (trumpet); Raul Matute (piano); Donny Baldwin (drums, percussion, background vocals); David Garibaldi (drums); Mike Morgan (percussion); Lisa Battle, Leah Tysse (background vocals).
Audio Mixers: Gordon Brislawn; Randy Emata.
Dirty Linen (p.60) - "Pense's voice is as commanding and sassy as ever, as she performs a couple of memorable duets with Michelle Shocked and Tower of Power singer Lenny Pickett."
Disappointing It sounds little like the Cold Blood of old. Lydia Pense went the way of Tina Turner - gone pop. The CD is professionally sounding but that's about it. No soulful vocals, no powerful arrangements, no inspiring leads. A good effort but it missed the mark. Submitted by kirchertuboo (Klamath Falls, OR) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Back to "The Bay" Great new release from one of the BEST Jazzy-funk bands ever to come out of the San Francisco area (or anywhere else)Not quite as "kicky" as in the old days but very good. Features Rich Armstrong on trumpet, and a host of alumni appearances too.
Lydia has to be one of the most underrated singers of all time, a contemporary of Janis Joplin. But this one can SING!!!!!
Enjoy! Submitted by bt-bird (Ontario Canada) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Nice One! Lydia's back with a funky vengance. Nice horns, nice rhythm. Only regret is the re-recording of "Down to the Bone"...shoulda left well enough alone. But, the CD is worth your investment. Submitted by mnfunk (Minneapolis, MN) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Vintage Cold Blood This album is terrific. Lydia Pense and Cold Blood still have their incredible sound. Her vocals are vintage Cold Blood, lusty, soulful...this recording is a must for Cold Blood fans. Submitted by drichardson (Pleasaonton, CA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
RE: Not Fade Away It was a very pleasant surprise to find Lydia and Company, still kicking out the jams after all these decades!
The new cd, slick, glossy, and somewhat soulful, has some nice tunes on it.
But nothing, compared to the intensity of that first Cold Blood album back in 1969. That sucker burned!
But, its always great to hear and see Lydia once again. Her fans, like myself, will always be faithful to her, and whatever reincarnation of Cold Blood comes to pass. Submitted by LX Skye (Moab, UT.) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Disappointing
Back to "The Bay"
Vintage Cold Blood
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