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Vinyl Grade: EX
Side A track 1 has 1 light pop.
Track 2 has light crackles.
Track 4 has 1 pop.
Side B track 1 has light crackles.
Track 4 has crackles.
Jacket Grade: VG
Nigerian Songstress Weaves 1960's Soul, Pop, Reggae and Rock Through Soulful, Upbeat, Joyous and Uplifting Songs!
Don't Miss This Album Of Beautiful 'PERfection'!
Highly Recommended by Elusive Disc! Excellent Recording Featuring Thumping Bass and High Tones As Clear As Crystal!
Beautiful Imperfection is the soulful and uplifting sophomore album by Nigerian songstress Asa. Building upon the tremendous international success of her 2007 self-titled debut, Asa expands both her emotional and stylistic range on her follow-up. Beautiful Imperfection has already received acclaim in numerous countries across the sea, and now Asa is setting her sights on the U.S.
From the opening track, "Why Can't We", it is apparent that Asa is exploring new territory with this collection of songs. While being anchored in the same timeless and heartfelt spirit of her debut, she has also grown as an artist and taken the next logical step in her evolution as a singer and songwriter. Asa first caught the ears of her global audience with her smoky voice and confident political messages, which were wrapped in deceptively sweet melodies and laid-back acoustic guitar strumming. On Beautiful Imperfections she has shifted her goal toward creating more joyous, uplifting music, while weaving together '60s soul, pop, reggae, rock and more. Tracks like "Be My Man" and 'Why Can't We" have a playful, up-tempo feel while others, such as "Preacher Man" and the closing track "Questions", are gorgeous, haunting ballads.
The albums lead single Be My Man, an up-tempo rock-tinged track with hints of 1960s soul, sees Asa in romantic mode, as she sweetly croons to her love interest. Guitar-driven Why Cant We, laced with strong horns and beautiful harmonies is undoubtedly a toe-tapper. And the feel-good essence of easy-listening track Dreamer Girl could easily cause listeners to close their eyes and get lost in Asas soft and floaty vocals.
When you catch yourself dreaming, you can sometimes sense that people nearby could hear you, and suddenly, you might feel like its a crime. But Im actually the dreamer girl in that song Asa laughs.
Reflecting on the albums enchanting title, Asa says: The world has many imperfections, but in many ways, thats what makes it beautiful. And I think that as long as we accept that it is imperfect, it will make us strive to try and make it a better place.
The decision to include songs with more of a positive, hopeful sentiment was a natural one, as Asa wrote the new material while her aspirations of being a musician were finally fully in motion. Growing up in Lagos, Nigeria, she spent countless hours getting lost in the music and messages of artists like Fela Kuti, Marvin Gaye, Michael Jackson, and King Sunny Ade. Though she always dreamt of being a musician herself, she didn't think this goal was within the scope of her reality. However, as a teenager Asa's mixture of perseverance, talent, and good fortune led to her being discovered while performing while an ensemble in France. Now Asa is ready to fully follow her muse and bring the whole world along with her. Won't you come along for the ride?
"A brilliant showcase for her enchanting and distinctive voice." - MTV
"...channeling the husky gravity of Amy Winehouse and Adele and the playful insouciance of Lily Allen." - Slant Magazine
"Some albums bark; some whinny. Some bray and some howl. This album purrs. There may be lyrical turmoil in places, there may be dark clouds overhead; but sonically this is a cat in your lap, on a comfy sofa, on a quiet weekend afternoon. All Asa demands is that you give in to her sensual massage while she talks about whats going on in her mind. And its a very sumptuous back-rub indeed: glockenspiels twinkle, organs stretch out and yawn on a carpet of deep-pile bass. Over in the corner, beach-buskers scrub guitars and ukuleles and Asa swans guilelessly about, singing pretty, sunny songs in a soft, carefree burble." - BBC
Features:
Mastering by Bruno Gruel at Elektra Mastering
Pressed in France
Vinyl Grade: EX
Side A track 1 has 1 light pop.
Track 2 has light crackles.
Track 4 has 1 pop.
Side B track 1 has light crackles.
Track 4 has crackles.
Jacket Grade: VG
Nigerian Songstress Weaves 1960's Soul, Pop, Reggae and Rock Through Soulful, Upbeat, Joyous and Uplifting Songs!
Don't Miss This Album Of Beautiful 'PERfection'!
Highly Recommended by Elusive Disc! Excellent Recording Featuring Thumping Bass and High Tones As Clear As Crystal!
Beautiful Imperfection is the soulful and uplifting sophomore album by Nigerian songstress Asa. Building upon the tremendous international success of her 2007 self-titled debut, Asa expands both her emotional and stylistic range on her follow-up. Beautiful Imperfection has already received acclaim in numerous countries across the sea, and now Asa is setting her sights on the U.S.
From the opening track, "Why Can't We", it is apparent that Asa is exploring new territory with this collection of songs. While being anchored in the same timeless and heartfelt spirit of her debut, she has also grown as an artist and taken the next logical step in her evolution as a singer and songwriter. Asa first caught the ears of her global audience with her smoky voice and confident political messages, which were wrapped in deceptively sweet melodies and laid-back acoustic guitar strumming. On Beautiful Imperfections she has shifted her goal toward creating more joyous, uplifting music, while weaving together '60s soul, pop, reggae, rock and more. Tracks like "Be My Man" and 'Why Can't We" have a playful, up-tempo feel while others, such as "Preacher Man" and the closing track "Questions", are gorgeous, haunting ballads.
The albums lead single Be My Man, an up-tempo rock-tinged track with hints of 1960s soul, sees Asa in romantic mode, as she sweetly croons to her love interest. Guitar-driven Why Cant We, laced with strong horns and beautiful harmonies is undoubtedly a toe-tapper. And the feel-good essence of easy-listening track Dreamer Girl could easily cause listeners to close their eyes and get lost in Asas soft and floaty vocals.
When you catch yourself dreaming, you can sometimes sense that people nearby could hear you, and suddenly, you might feel like its a crime. But Im actually the dreamer girl in that song Asa laughs.
Reflecting on the albums enchanting title, Asa says: The world has many imperfections, but in many ways, thats what makes it beautiful. And I think that as long as we accept that it is imperfect, it will make us strive to try and make it a better place.
The decision to include songs with more of a positive, hopeful sentiment was a natural one, as Asa wrote the new material while her aspirations of being a musician were finally fully in motion. Growing up in Lagos, Nigeria, she spent countless hours getting lost in the music and messages of artists like Fela Kuti, Marvin Gaye, Michael Jackson, and King Sunny Ade. Though she always dreamt of being a musician herself, she didn't think this goal was within the scope of her reality. However, as a teenager Asa's mixture of perseverance, talent, and good fortune led to her being discovered while performing while an ensemble in France. Now Asa is ready to fully follow her muse and bring the whole world along with her. Won't you come along for the ride?
"A brilliant showcase for her enchanting and distinctive voice." - MTV
"...channeling the husky gravity of Amy Winehouse and Adele and the playful insouciance of Lily Allen." - Slant Magazine
"Some albums bark; some whinny. Some bray and some howl. This album purrs. There may be lyrical turmoil in places, there may be dark clouds overhead; but sonically this is a cat in your lap, on a comfy sofa, on a quiet weekend afternoon. All Asa demands is that you give in to her sensual massage while she talks about whats going on in her mind. And its a very sumptuous back-rub indeed: glockenspiels twinkle, organs stretch out and yawn on a carpet of deep-pile bass. Over in the corner, beach-buskers scrub guitars and ukuleles and Asa swans guilelessly about, singing pretty, sunny songs in a soft, carefree burble." - BBC
Features:
Mastering by Bruno Gruel at Elektra Mastering
Pressed in France
 | 1. Why Can't We |
| | 2. Maybe |
| | 3. Be My Man |
| | 4. Preacher Man |
| | 5. Bimpé |
| | 6. The Way I Feel |
| Side B: | |
| | 1. Ok, Ok |
| | 2. Dreamer Girl |
| | 3. Oré |
| | 4. Baby Gone |
| | 5. Broda Olé |
| | 6. Questions |
| Bonus Track: | |
| | 7. Bami Delé |
