THE OLDIANS - ROOTS'N'SOUL (NICE & EASY) (LP)

The Oldians present their seventh studio album in which they display their expertise throughout the twelve original tracks that make up the album, full of Ska, Rock Steady & Reggae, with the elegance that characterizes the most prolific studio band on the Liquidator label.
With Saphie Wells on vocals, a repertoire composed solely of original music, and the lineup that has accompanied the band since the first album, the Barcelona combo led by Javier García, present what is one of the best moments of the band since its formation.
The Oldians keep to their biannual recording schedule, releasing their seventh studio album, 'Roots'n'Soul – Nice & Easy'. The Catalan band, led by Javier García on guitar, music, arrangements, lyrics, recording, mixing, and coordination, displays astonishing skill, and what a continued delight this album is, as The Oldians have accustomed connoisseurs, fans of the band, and lovers of Jamaican music in general!
For this new endeavor, the band crafts 12 new compositions, using roots and soul as their guiding principles, and they draw lines at will, almost with their eyes closed, because that's just how these guys do it—beautifully and effortlessly. On this new album, we find the Oldians in top form, and that magnificent crossroads between Jamaican tradition and jazz, which they represent so well, is, more than ever, at the mercy of the whole ensemble: whether it's rocksteady, ska, or reggae, the band is in a state of glory, crafting each track of the album with composure and their signature sound.
The Oldians make it easy, with a roots rhythm section, with as much skill as craftsmanship; it comes out beautifully with those four-handed keyboards and those dreamy pistons and reeds; and beautiful and easy - they are top-notch - each and every one of the solos that spice up the compositions of 'Roots'n'Soul - Nice & Easy'.
In 11 of the 12 songs on this new collection, Saphie Wells, the band's vocalist, shines brightly once again. She could easily be considered a guest vocalist, were it not for the fact that she is fully integrated into the project. After already making a difference in the last two albums produced with the Catalans, she returns in this new record to envelop everything that is sung in a magical aura of seduction and soaring heights, in equal measure.
If this LP is your first time encountering The Oldians, rush to your turntable and don't miss the chance to immerse yourself in the band's legacy: rewind, revisit, and savor their extensive discography. If, on the other hand, you're already familiar with this little musical treasure that is The Oldians, prepare yourselves because 'Roots'n'Soul – Nice & Easy' is, to date, the band's finest musical gem, and we can enjoy it with the utmost delight in knowing it won't be the last time we hear it.


Tracklist

A1 Feeling High
A2 Oh! What a Day
A3 A Little Bit Of Trust
A4 The Root
A5 Talking About
A6 The Answer Is Love

B1 Easy Loving
B2 Reaction
B3 If You Don't Know
B4 Walking By The Line
B5 Hold Me
B6 When The Spring Comes Back