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Blue I Soul is the 3rd studio album from Iowa's own J Trey. This album has 2 parts, part 1 is older material remixed, and part 2 is new material. Several genres are crossed throughout the course of this album, R&B to Hip Hop, Blue Eyed Soul to Jam.



Before I start any review I feel compelled to find the group online, I like to read the bio’s while I listen to the CD J. Trey is comprised of three vocalists. Jasmine, JT and JB. The male vocals are somewhat average. The female tracks however are above average. Although her range seems somewhat limited what she does with her voice is very good. One of the issues I have with hip hop (and many rock and country ) records is lack of diversity. This Cd has a great feel and it leaves the listener somewhat comfortable It was not until the fifth track “the reason” that I felt that something finally changed. Most of the time I wont let a Cd get past the third tune if it does not grab my attention.

In this case I was glad I waited a bit. Had I tossed the CD as I normally do, I would have missed really cool tunes like” Rhythm and Booze” or” tell me if I’m right. Tell me if I’m right had me kind of reminiscing about the days of the Commodores and maybe a little KC. Well without the rap parts. All in all this record ain’t half bad. I will keep this one for my collection. 26 songs on this CD is like a bargain. I for one will keep an eye on this group. It’s hard to predict if Jt Rey? Or J trey will go very far but I sure dug it.

As far as the studio work went I didn’t hear anything that caught my attention. Usually when listening I can find something that I would perhaps do different or better. I don’t get that felling with this recording. But wait. Oh yeah. Everything seemed to be sequenced. Except maybe the acoustic guitar.

Song Samples from the CD
All song samples are from J Trey page on CD Baby.

/ Drift Away (Acoustic Remix) /  Can't Drop the Mic (Remix) /  When the Rain Falls  / 
/ Could've Been (Remix) /  The Reason (Remix) /  My Good Friend /  Lover Lover (Remix) /  / The Playback /  Rhythm & Booze /  Another Sad Song / 
/ Blue Moon /  Broken Hearts /  Magic Song /  Makin' Music / 
/ Hold a Candle feat. The Original Man /  Tell Me If I'm Right /  World's Gone Crazy /  1999 /  Sweet /  No Kids / 

Conclusion:

Limited vocalist's and sequenced samples is not grounds for great music. Considering the genre I would admit that the material was interesting and kept my attention. I must admit now that when I first saw the CD I thought it was a solo release from JJ Grey, not J Trey. JJ Grey is the guitarist for the Florida Swamp-Blues outfit called Mofro. Amazing what a couple misplaced letter can do to you.

Rating

10 star rating average – This CD gets 7.5 stars

JT Baker, San Francisco CA...EvO:R Reviewer.

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