2010-09-13
Marc Anthony Thompson used to perform in California under his given name, but since moving to New York, he uses the moniker Chocolate Genius. Included under this moniker is a loose conglomerate of supporting artists. This musical collective has at times included John Medeski, Chris Whitley, Meshell Ndgeocello, and Chris Wood among others. This fourth album in the Black Music/Godmusic/Black Yankee Rock series is pretty stuff. Well-written and nicely produced, this is low-key music for quiet moments. Rebecca Ruth
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Needle, Feather, and a Rope
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Time Stops Moving
NU-BLU
Nights
Various Artists
Por Vida: A Tribute to the Songs of Alejandro Escovedo
NOBODYS DARLIN
Kitchen Girls
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Beloved One
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