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The re-launched Stax label is an appropriate home for neo-soulster Angie Stone. Her 2007 album THE ART OF LOVE & WAR, released on Stax, nods to classic styles, blending funk, soul, balladry, and R&B in one tasty package. The appearance of soul great Betty Wright on the album highlight, "Baby," only strengthen the retro vibe.
Yet THE ART OF LOVE & WAR is contemporary through and through. Shimmering with a modern, digital production sheen, the album is clearly steeped in urban contemporary R&B, more lush and languid than stripped down and raw. Stone is no mere puppet of the past (and apparently neither is the revamped Stax): her voice, delivery, and feel are all her own, whether on butter-smooth love songs ("Make It Last") or hard-swinging groovers ("Play Wit It").
Audio Mixers: Victor Flores; Jon Nettlesbey; Khaliq Glover.
Recording information: ATM Studios, North Hollywood, CA; Doug's Dungeon Studios; Marvin's Room, Hollywood, CA.
Personnel: Angie Stone (vocals, background vocals); Chino, James Ingram , Lalah Hathaway, Betty Wright (vocals, background vocals); Kendall A. Rideout, Sydney D. Lane, Dee Dee Davis, Jair L. Wright, Mike Marchand, Carlos McCullers, Malissa Rodriguez, Xitlali M. Villalobos, Demialma M. Herrera, Kendall A. Lane, Pauletta Washington (vocals); Ray Holloman (guitar, guitars); Michael Butler, Harold "Hal" Smith, Rayfield "Ray Ray" Holloman, Michael Butler, Erick Walls (guitar); Harold Smith (guitars); John Nettlesbey (synthesizer); Jon Nettlesbey (bass synthesizer, programming); Mike McClain, Mike McClain (programming); Gordon Chambers (background vocals); Ronnie Van (guitar); Greg Phillinganes (strings, keyboards, string synthesizer, bells); Dino Soldo (harmonica); Rex Rideout (Fender Rhodes piano); Adam Blackstone, Alex Al (bass guitar); Paulinho Da Costa (percussion); Tianna Vallen, Thomas Seabrooks, Juanita Wynn, Portia Griffin, Shamora Crawford, Diamond Stone (background vocals); Elijah "Vato" Harris, D.O.A., Lazyboy, Jonathan D. Richmond.
Additional personnel: Chino, James Ingram , Pauletta Washington, Betty Wright.
Living Blues (p.47) - "Stone's meld of emotionalism and elegance yet again illustrates the connection between what's usually categorized as 'blues' and more contemporary styles." Art Of Love & War Music | List Price | $18.97 (You save $7.58) | | Category | Rock/Pop Albums, Jazz CDs, Rap, Soul/R&B, Urban Soundtrack, Contemporary R&B, R&B | | Label | Stax | | Orig Year | 2007 | | All Time Sales Rank |  14023  | | CD Universe Part number | 7478297 | | Catalog number | 30146 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | Oct 16, 2007 | | Studio/Live | Studio | | Mono/Stereo | Stereo | | Producer | Angie Stone; Co-T; Dris; 5 Star; Victor Flores; Jonathan Richmond; Chris Hutch; Elijah Harris; Jon Nettlesbey; Angie Stone; Elijah "Vato" Harris; Jonahthan Richmond; Co-T; Dris; The Designated Hitters; 5 Star; Victor Flores; EP | | Engineer | Victor Flores; Lazyboy; DOA; Jon Nettlesbey | | Recording Time | 56 minutes | | Personnel | Paulinho Da Costa - percussion
Greg Phillinganes - strings, keyboards, string synthesizer, bells
Alex Al - bass guitar
Rex Rideout - Fender Rhodes piano
Angie Stone - vocals, background vocals
Lalah Hathaway
Dino Soldo - harmonica
Gordon Chambers - background vocals
Portia Griffin
Adam Blackstone
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Angie Stone Art Of Love & War Songs Art Of Love & War Music Review Average Rating: (4.6 out of 5 stars)   Keeping it Together, My Girl
I heard Angie sing title song "Sometimes" on the Michael Baisden show and immediately thought; its a must HAVE. Angie you've always kept it real and this really shows your continued love and growth in what you do. Keep it up I know He has more stored inside of you.
Submitted by rmtndallas5 (Dallas, TX)
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you must have read my journal!!!!!
as always angie stone is stellar with a gift for ministering through music.this is love and pain at it's purest and hope for redemption on the horizons.this is ,for me, your best album yet. keep doing what you do....keeping women inspired,empowered and giving the vibe of self-love always. my favorite songs are"the reasons","take everything in" "baby" and "make it last"
Submitted by shar deniece/226 queens ct (houston,tx)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No ANGIE'S BEST GETS BETTER
ANGIE STONE, IS ALWAYS SINGING SONGS THAT TOUCH YOUR HEART AND SOUL, AND SHE KEEP OUT DOING HERSELF. SHE IS SO ANOINTED. THAT'S WHEN YOU KNOW YOU HAVE THE GIFT FOR SONG. THE ART OF LOVE AND WAR IS THE BEST OF THE BEST. ANGIE KEEP MAKING IT DO WHAT IT DO.
LOVE BELINDA
Submitted by malik9797 (Flint, Michigan)
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Angie Stone at her best!!!
Submitted by askhoney39 (Redford, MI)
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Very nice!!!
I have been a big fan of Angie stone since her first release.
I will stay a loyal fan. This album is tight. If you haven't heard it yet, go and get it. This is one for your music collection.
Submitted by Nicole (Bronx, NY)
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