Artist: Freda Payne Album: Contact

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A Critical Review of Freda Payne’s Album Contact

If you are a lover of music, you will definitely appreciate the genre of music Freda Payne is associated with, especially with her latest album Contact. Freda is a renowned American jazz and soul singer who rose to fame in the 1970s, and has continued to remain relevant in the music industry to this day. “Contact” is her latest album, released in 2021. It’s been an absolute pleasure to listen to and in this blog post, I will provide a critical review of it, along with a brief history of the artist, the music genre of the album, the best songs of the album, the most innovative parts and a final critique of the album.

Freda Payne was born on September 19, 1942, in Detroit, Michigan. She began her career as a vocalist in the '60s, and her breakthrough came in 1970 with the hit song Band of Gold. She continued to release music through the '70s and '80s, and in 2021, she released Contact, a return to her jazz and soul roots. The album is a collection of covers and original songs, produced by the legendary Freddie Hubband.

The album is a great mix of jazz, blues and soul music. Freda's voice, although she's in her late 70s, is still clear and passionate. The genre of jazz and soul music still has a special place in the heart of music lovers today. The album Contact acknowledges and celebrates this rich musical history of jazz and soul music. One of the notable features of the album is the impeccable production it received – Freddie Hubband has done a fantastic job.

The best songs of the album are “I’d Rather Drink Muddy Water” and “The Island” – these songs capture the essence of the album. The mood of these two songs and the way Freda performs them are just fantastic. The songs take you away and transport you to a different world. You can’t help but feel like you’re sitting in a dimly lit lounge, sipping a drink and listening to great music.

The most innovative part of the album is the way that Freda Payne has brought new life into old classics. Femme Fatale and Save Your Love for Me were written in the '60s, but with this new album, the songs have been given a new voice, with an orchestra and a powerful lead vocalist.

Overall, the album is really good with just one small critique. While the music and production are fantastic, the album feels like it's trying to cater to the old-school jazz and soul music lovers out there, rather than trying to bring a contemporary touch to the genre.

In conclusion, Freda Payne's Contact is an excellent album that caters to the present-day taste while simultaneously paying tribute to the origins of soul and jazz music. The best songs are I'd Rather Drink Muddy Water and The Island, and the innovative part of the album is the way it brought new life into old classics. The only criticism one might have is that the album could have been more experimental and contemporary. Overall, it's a great listen and will genuinely take you to another world.

In conclusion, Freda Payne's Contact is an excellent album that caters to the present-day taste while simultaneously paying tribute to the origins of soul and jazz music. The best songs are I'd Rather Drink Muddy Water and The Island, and the innovative part of the album is the way it brought new life into old classics. The only criticism one might have is that the album could have been more experimental and contemporary. Overall, it's a great listen and will genuinely take you to another world.