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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").
The highly anticipated 2007 album from the R&B diva, released on the newly re-activated Stax label. Angie's mix of Neo-Soul, Gospel and Funk mixes 'old school' with a modern sophistication. Includes the new hit single 'Baby' featuring the legendary Betty Wright and 'My People' with the incomparable James Ingram. Stax.
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."
Angie Stone; Co-T; Dris; Five Star; Victor Flores; Jonathan Richmond; Chris Hutch; Elijah Harris; Jon Nettlesbey; Angie Stone; Elijah "Vato" Harris; Jonahthan Richmond; Co-T; Dris; The Designated Hitters; Five Star; Victor Flores; EP
Angie Stone - Art Of Love & War Album Track Listing
Trk
Song
Time
Price
1
Take Everything In
3:50
$0.99
2
Baby (with Betty Wright, Betty Wright)
4:50
$0.69
3
Here We Go Again
3:30
$0.99
4
Make It Last
3:46
$0.99
5
Sometimes
3:29
$0.99
6
Go Back To Your Life
1:22
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7
Half a Chance
4:06
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8
These Are the Reasons
5:05
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9
My People (with James Ingram, James Ingram)
5:59
$0.99
10
Sit Down
4:32
$0.99
11
Play Wit It
2:50
$0.99
12
Pop Pop
3:51
$0.99
13
Wait For Me
4:50
$0.99
14
Happy Being Me
4:28
$0.99
Art Of Love & War Music Review
Customer Art Of Love & War Reviews
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) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
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? YesNo
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) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
I like it Angie Stone at her best!!! Submitted by askhoney39 (Redford, MI) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
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) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Keeping it Together, My Girl
I like it
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