Curtis Mayfield: Roots (Orange Colored Vinyl) Vinyl LP New Wave / Alt / 80s / Punk Merch Inspired by a solo retreat

Inspired by a solo retreat to Mexico City where Booker experienced firsthand a phenomena described by James Baldwin: “Once you find yourself in another civilization

reviewed by sunrise mart 03/2018

The promo description for the album on the duo's own label

instrumentals + new versions of songs from Innerspeaker

Debut 12" from newcomer Decibel on Tectonic

Curtis Mayfield: Roots (Orange Colored Vinyl) Vinyl LP New Wave / Alt / 80s / Punk Merch Inspired by a solo retreatWhen Roots gets on the turntable, it tends to stay there for a while. This has been a Lab longplayer since day one. An uplifting experience for those days when the work doesn't end. Epic soul with an emphasis on epic. Don't get misdirected, this is some positive mellow material. The kind everyone needs, even the hard rocks. You cant deny the beautiful combination of "Now You're Gone" and "Love to Keep You in Mind." The convincing voice on "Keep on