The Crusaders - Rhapsody And Blues (1980/2014)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/192 kHz | Time - 39:06 minutes | 1,4 GB
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time - 39:06 minutes | 745 MB
Studio Master, Official Digital Download | Artwork: Front cover
The Crusaders had a tough act to follow after their landmark album and smash hit single "Street Life" in 1979; it was no surprise that "Rhapsody And Blues", released a year later, would continue in the same crossover smooth jazz-pop-soul vein as its predecessor. Despite the lack of any hits to equal "Street Life", the album is still considered memorable and features an appearance from Bill Withers on the first track, "Soul Shadows".
The Crusaders' follow-up to Street Life did not result in any additional hits and found the group's R&Bish music sounding closer to a formula. Each of the three remaining original Crusaders (Wilton Felder on tenor, soprano, alto and electric bass, keyboardist Joe Sample and drummer Stix Hooper), who are joined by an expanded rhythm setion, contribute at least one original apiece but the group's concept was starting to sound a bit tired.
Tracklist:
01 - Soul Shadows
02 - Honky Tonk Struttin'
03 - Elegant Evening
04 - Rhapsody And Blues
05 - Last Call
06 - Sweet Gentle Love
Analyzed: The Crusaders / Rhapsody And Blues
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DR Peak RMS Duration Track
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DR16 -0.56 dB -19.77 dB 8:16 01-Soul Shadows
DR17 -0.72 dB -20.59 dB 4:25 02-Honky Tonk Struttin'
DR14 -1.83 dB -19.76 dB 6:02 03-Elegant Evening
DR15 -1.99 dB -19.72 dB 8:48 04-Rhapsody And Blues
DR14 -1.73 dB -18.55 dB 6:40 05-Last Call
DR14 -1.57 dB -20.41 dB 4:55 06-Sweet Gentle Love
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Number of tracks: 6
Official DR value: DR15
Samplerate: 192000 Hz
Channels: 2
Bits per sample: 24
Bitrate: 4883 kbps
Codec: FLAC
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DR Peak RMS Duration Track
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DR16 -0.56 dB -19.77 dB 8:16 01-Soul Shadows
DR17 -0.72 dB -20.59 dB 4:25 02-Honky Tonk Struttin'
DR14 -1.83 dB -19.76 dB 6:02 03-Elegant Evening
DR15 -1.99 dB -19.72 dB 8:48 04-Rhapsody And Blues
DR14 -1.73 dB -18.55 dB 6:40 05-Last Call
DR14 -1.57 dB -20.41 dB 4:55 06-Sweet Gentle Love
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Number of tracks: 6
Official DR value: DR15
Samplerate: 192000 Hz
Channels: 2
Bits per sample: 24
Bitrate: 4883 kbps
Codec: FLAC
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