Breakestra Play From Dusk Till Dawn

I'm not really sure how the whole Neo-Soul thing happened or who is responsible but I'd like to personally say thanks. After two decades of absolute drek that calls itself R&B, it's nice to know that someone, somewhere broke out their Motown, Stax, and old Atlantic records and was like...that's how we should sound. For all we know it could have been Amy Winehouse because if you think about it, it wasn't until her second album broke that the world was once again captivated by "real" soul music. Breakestra just happens to be one of those bands who have decided to take a look back as the source for their inspiration and their album, Dusk Till Dawn is an earthshaking, world moving soul and funk record.

Sounding something like a long lost Volt b-side mixed with a Booker T and the MG's album, Dusk Till Dawn has all the elements of a classic soul record from the 60's or 70's. Loaded down with horns blazing, funky and gritty vocals, and choruses that even Holland, Holland and Dozier would think were good Dusk Till Dawnis so ridiculously good it will have you thinking it's 1968. Breakestra are amazing at what they do and they are obviously in touch with their inner soul men as this record for the most part sounds more authentic than some of the records released in the 70's. That being said, there are a few occasions when the band try to be modern and it's those moments that are almost cringe worthy. Guys, you have the classic soul sound down...stick to it.

From the funkified jam of "Dark Clouds Rain Soul," to the instrumental soul session of, "Me and Michelle" Breakestra have come up with a record that's pretty much a classic in the making. I love this record and despite the occasional trip up in trying to be "current," Brekestra are unbelievably good at what they do. Dusk Till Dawn is the sort of record that will have you reaching for the classics, because it's so close to being one. Dusk Till Dawnis highly recommended and I'm willing to bet Amy Winehouse has already picked up a copy.