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Editorial Review:
Remastered reissue of the jazz/funk bassist's 2nd album originally released in 1974. Sony.No one ever accused Return to Forever of playing too few notes, and bass wonder Stanley Clarke commits a few similar sins of excess on his first solo album (see "Life Suite, Parts 1-4"). But, hey, this was 1975, and there's no denying Clarke's genius for sublime grooves and fancy fretwork. As funky as Larry Graham and more fun than Jaco Pastorius, he moves agilely between the convoluted pleasures of "Lopsy Lu" and the more highbrow charms of "Spanish Phases for String and Bass." The album is one of the best showcases for Clarke's mastery of both double bass and electric. --Billy Grenier
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Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
Bill Connors, what a forgotten genius!:
Of course, this IS a Stanley Clarke album, and his bass playing absolutely dominates this record, but for those of us guitarists who love Stanley not just for his awesome prowess on both electric and double bass, but for his choice in players, "Stanley Clarke" stands as his crowning achievment. Coming hot off the heals of Return To Forever's first foray into fusion "Hymn..", this album also features the brilliant guitarist from that album, Bill Connors. Connors fluid, soulful lines add a warmth that was... more info
This album is AWESOME!:
Want a blend of Tony Williams Lifetime, The Mahavishnu Orchestra and Return To Forever? Well, get this album and you got it! The ONLY thing weird about it is Stanley's vocals which are a little reminiscent of The Tony Williams Lifetime. That is, I don't see why they were needed, but nontheless, Stanley is a great vocalist. There are some awesome grooves on here that only Stanley can do. Stanley lets his friends shine as well. Tony is all over the place, Jan sounds very at home and Bill Connors sounds great... more info Great Album-Tony's the Star:
I first heard "Stanley Clarke" way back in the mid seventies. I was in a rock band while I was in high school, and the bass player played the album for me in his basement. I had never heard a bass sound the way Clarke's did: more of a lead rather than rhythm or "bottom" instrument. My reaction was "Whoa nellie! Who is this dude?".more info Not Clarke's best, IMHO:
Bought it on vinyl, and I still have the cassette tape I made from it then. Not bad, but I like "School Days" much more. Tracks:
Vulcan Princess Yesterday Princess - Stanley Clarke, Clarke, Carolyn Lopsy Lu Power Spanish Phases for Strings & Bass - Stanley Clarke, Gibbs, Mike Life Suite/Pt. 1, Pt. 2, Pt. 3, Pt. 4
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