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ROOTSTIME • BELGIUM

The Prophets of New Jersey veterans who composed the musical club circuit of New York explored and conquered with their funk-laden R & B sound. They come from bands who might not be known but a solid reputation haddenin clubs and concert halls in NYC. Thus, Kimon himself out of the garage band The Wilsons, which for years he was guitarist and songwriter. Later came the Hobokense Fear Of Falling drummer Rob Savoy, where he brought out. Through a somewhat unexpected zijstap in the electro-rock band Psonica, which was quickly dissolved, Kimon subsequently made four solo CDs, which usually also played drums Rob Savoy. Marc Gambino, a bassist and a friend joined the pair for years and this explains the Prophets, a trio that plays music that is difficult to stick a label.

What subdued blues rock, 70's rock, funky R & B and even some hip hop we get to hear of the Prophets. On some songs the boys get help from a four-piece horn section, mainly funk content of the material stress. The choice of covers was a return to earlier British artists such as Hendrix (Fire) Nick Lowe (Peace, Love & Understanding) and Bowie (Rebel, Rebel and Heroes), but Don Henley's "Boys Of Summer" was a very nice processing. The choice of covers that make you a band that The Prophets are the seventies sound his affection.

The rest is own material, and we remember them especially the funky "Blind Leading The Blind", the beautiful track "Light Up The Stars" and the light hip-hop accents provided "Captured". Besides this CD containing 16 songs, there is still a DVD in the box, so you get value for money. The DVD portion contains clips of different songs including some extras, such as tour impressions and some acoustic songs. A fascinating piece of work, especially through its varied sound that manages to captivate.

(RON)
Kimon and The Prophets are a band, rooted firmly in the seventies rock and r&b, with some nice funky accents. They delivered a cd/dvd that’s filled to the rim with great songs, full of diversity. A captivating listening experience from start to finish this is.

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