LOA Schallplatten & CDs

Review: Lack Of Afro has been pouring his shades of worldly funk and nu-soul across the Freestyle catalogue over the last few years, but this time it's his moment to shine with a brand-spanking, sparkly new LP for LOA, putting together everything he's known for under one gorgeous roof. Here, you have twelve scorching slices of upbeat lament, and from "Hello Baby" - a masterful stroke of sunny funk - to "Now I Feel Good", the artist manages to bring back the spirit of the 1970's into a new and contemporary light. Gliding piano keys, powerful vocals, and a kick-ass production surely make Lack Of Afro one of the kings of modern soul.

Review: Everyone's favourite Jack of all trades unleashes another dynamic doublet from his latest album for some cheeky 45 thrills. "Take It Up A Notch" turns a block party into a blockbuster with serious Ugly Duckling style flows from longstanding collaborators Herbal T & Wax while "Back To The Day" takes us straight to the boudoir with some gorgeous honey dulcets from Elliot Cole and on a bed made of LOA's slinkiest soul grooves. We're notch worthy.

Review: You might say that Adam Gibbons is a fairly regular name, and you'd be right. This particular A.Gibbons has another side to him, though, one where he makes all sorts of crazy tunes under the moniker Lack Of Afro. Since the mid 00s, he's been releasing may variations of funk, soul and disco; the man is never afraid of a e new challenge and loves the vintage sounds of the 60s and 70s. This new two-tracker on the party-ready LOA is magnificent in its entirety; "Take You Home" is a lovely, soul-tastic pop tune guided by the imposing voice of Joss Stone, while Emma Noble delivers a deeper, more laid-back sort of wisdom on Gibbons' "Fires Glow". Lovely stuff.

Review: Two highly contrasting soul cuts from Lack Of Afro's forthcoming fifth studio album Hello Baby. "I Got The Rhythm" is a firing workout that taps deep into mid '60s Motown, all sweaty and slightly rough around the edges yet still tighter than a banker's hedge fund. "All My Love" is a much silkier, string-based session that taps more into the late 70s pop style of soul with delicious vocals from London soulstress and previous LOA collaborator Juliette Ashby. A great introduction to the album.

Review:  Lack Of Afro has been pouring his shades of worldly funk and nu-soul across the Freestyle catalogue over the last few years, but this time it's his moment to shine with a brand-spanking, sparkly new LP for LOA, putting together everything he's known for under one gorgeous roof. Here, you have twelve scorching slices of upbeat lament, and from "Hello Baby" - a masterful stroke of sunny funk - to "Now I Feel Good", the artist manages to bring back the spirit of the 1970's into a new and contemporary light. Gliding piano keys, powerful vocals, and a kick-ass production surely make Lack Of Afro one of the kings of modern soul.