Blackburst by Jazzhole

BLACK BEAT Incredibly sophisticated and soulful‚ fitting somewhere between chillingat home and getting your groove on at the club‚ It provides a balanced and flawless backdrop of soul and energy that simultaneously relaxed and invigorates. The sure-to-be-classic Blackburst fits right into the daily routine, much like a Sade, Maxwell or D'Angelo record.

THE VILLAGE VOICE Jazzhole's laid-back, steady grooves and Marlon Saunder's soulful vocals weave a subliminal spell that works equally well over your home stereo or live and direct.

SAN FRANCISCO BAY GUARDIAN They've evolved into a wonderfully soulful R&B outfit whose work reminds more of Maxwell's Urban Hang Suite or Sade's Love Deluxe than of US3's Hand on the Torch. It's the voice of Saunders that defines Jazzhole's sound. His quavering falsetto hovers on the verge of orgasm on the opening track, "What Kind of Love?," and shudders sensuously over a wash of harps on the gentle funk of "Hush." Saunders' tones lay a genuine sexiness over the whole affair.

URBAN NETWORK Floating on instrumentation that is mostly ambient rhythm tracks with mellow electric pianos, synths and muted trumpets, Blackburst is loaded with chill, late night mood swings.

BILLBOARD Blackburst is filled with luscious grooves and intense rhythms‚ Saunders and Russ lay down sensuous riffs, perfect for late nights with that special someone.

TIME OUT NEW YORK Jazzhole is a hypnotically funky groove group. Their soundis a sexy blend of electronica, acid jazz and soul.

411 Blackburst is a sexy, funky-as-all-get-out album that trips on R&B, house, old-school soul, jazz, and just about everything in between. Perhaps the album's only flawis that, when confronted by the sweet sounding tracks, you'll find yourself in a dilemma: take your clothes off and have some close-quarter fun, or keep them on and dance and sing yourself silly to these player-worthy hook-ups.

BRE A yummy collection of jazz-influenced tunes that inspire lust, laughter and lounging.

BLACK BEAT Incredibly sophisticated and soulful‚ fitting somewhere between chillingat home and getting your groove on at the club‚ It provides a balanced and flawless backdrop of soul and energy that simultaneously relaxed and invigorates. The sure-to-be-classic Blackburst fits right into the daily routine, much like a Sade, Maxwell or D'Angelo record.

THE VILLAGE VOICE Jazzhole's laid-back, steady grooves and Marlon Saunder's soulful vocals weave a subliminal spell that works equally well over your home stereo or live and direct.

SAN FRANCISCO BAY GUARDIAN They've evolved into a wonderfully soulful R&B outfit whose work reminds more of Maxwell's Urban Hang Suite or Sade's Love Deluxe than of US3's Hand on the Torch. It's the voice of Saunders that defines Jazzhole's sound. His quavering falsetto hovers on the verge of orgasm on the opening track, "What Kind of Love?," and shudders sensuously over a wash of harps on the gentle funk of "Hush." Saunders' tones lay a genuine sexiness over the whole affair.

URBAN NETWORK Floating on instrumentation that is mostly ambient rhythm tracks with mellow electric pianos, synths and muted trumpets, Blackburst is loaded with chill, late night mood swings.

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