Kasim is one of my favorite bass players/singers, and this album is a collection of songs written, produced and sung by him. The songs have previously only been released to members of the Utopia fan club. I felt this was... more » an important album to have at Slick Music, and Kasim has graciously allowed us to bring it to you, so enjoy! Earl Slick« less
Kasim is one of my favorite bass players/singers, and this album is a collection of songs written, produced and sung by him. The songs have previously only been released to members of the Utopia fan club. I felt this was an important album to have at Slick Music, and Kasim has graciously allowed us to bring it to you, so enjoy! Earl Slick
CD Reviews
I love this CD - Buy it!!!!
neverland | Hamburg | 02/20/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"It nearly took me ages to get this album but finally after more than 2 years I received my copy this weekend. The music is great. Kasim sounds so good on this album. I once bought the Quid pro Quo-Album in 2003 on the CHSIB-Meat Loaf-Tour and since then I've tried to buy The Basement Tapes. I especially love the song Don't Hold Me Back which is also in a different version on the QPQ-CD. Kasim you are great!!
Hear it and love it.
- Wondering about the bad english? I'm from Germany ;-) -"
An amazing collection by an amazing artist
b00kgirl | Omaha , NE, US of A | 08/15/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is THE album to own if you've heard Kasim with Todd Rundgren, Utopia or any other artist but were wondering what he sounds lke on his own. The man is talent personified!! It's all Kasim, all the time. (Think Adventures in Utopia or Utopia the White Album, with Kasim singing all the lead vocals... it's just that good!) He wrote/co-wrote, sang, and played almost the entire disc on his own... My personal favorite = Give Him Up, catchy beat and fun lyrical twist. Second fave = Don't Hold Me Back, if you've heard it live then you understand! It's just the perfect vehicle for Kasim's voice... If you are a Kasim/TR/Utopia fan, and you haven't heard this CD before, what are you waiting for? Grab it and enjoy!!"
Major Underated Rock Musician
Mick The Maag | Barberton, Ohio... by Akron.. | 07/01/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Kasim Sultan is a voice to be recond With (sp?).. A Great Bass player and a phenomenal background vocalists.. just ask Todd Rundgren, Meatloaf, Bon Jovi, Hall and Oates, Celine Dion and many many more... recently touring with Tommy James and the Shondels, It is great to See Kasim gaining popularity on his own. He has the ability and the music.. This cd is well worth a listen and sure to find it's way into your favorites file. Check out Kasim Radio for more of a Listen.. http://www.live365.com/stations/236419 ,,,,,, Rock On Kas...(rick rockwell)..lol"
Kasim Raw
NoName | Staten Island, NY United States | 08/28/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I use to have an old Kasim tape that Kas's brother Alex gave me....it included most of the songs on this cd and more...I played it until the tape turned white...one thing I will always remember is how raw and full of creative energy the songs possesed....love it....finally the "Basement Tapes" are made available to the public....this is a great collection of songs by a very talented man and cool guy....buy this CD today!!........oh.........I know the basement well!!"
Very Talented Artist
Chris | Columbus, Ohio | 12/26/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I saw Kasim perform solo during the summer of 2001, and he was fantastic. A great voice, lots of fun stories, and excellent guitar playing. He did a few songs from this CD: "Just A Little Bit" and "All The Right Reasons." After the show, I started looking for it and it took me awhile to find it (I couldn't find it in stores) but it was worth hunting down! These songs are a collection of tracks he's recorded over the years, and it makes for a really cool addition to any Todd Rundgren or Utopia CD fan's collection (or anyone's CD collection for that matter!). I highly recommend it!"
Track Listings (11) - Disc #1