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Marcus Makes The Connection (Easy)

Pieter van Everdingen | Utrecht, The Netherlands | 05/05/2001

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Already some years ago I read in an interview with Marcus that he wasn't entirely happy with the result of one of his albums, I think it was "The Sun Don't Lie", because it did not sound like Marcus Miller. After the first listening of this album I have one conclusion: This definitely sounds like Marcus, this is his voice, a voice that sets him apart from any other musician. All his signature licks and arrangements are on this album (and more). Cool!, but is it enough? Yes and no. Yes, because all compositions sound great on this album with some deep in the pocket grooves, some great thumping and fretless playing. And no, because the expectations for a new Miller album are so high. You always hope that somebody like Marcus surprises you, like Miles, Wayne and Herbie with a new "journey"."