Om Records
2006
Universal Truth
About This Album
Producer, songwriter, DJ and former Soulstice member Andy Caldwell has a huge catalog of songs to his credit but amazingly, Universal Truth is his debut album, one that's been five years in the making. And it was worth every minute, because Universal Truth has been crafted to near perfection. "Don't You Love Me," the set's first single, is already making a splash with its old-school meets the new sound, its funky bassline, slamming beats, and Amma's strong vocals sure to stir to action even the most wilting dancer. "Warrior" and "I Can't Wait" have also both seen action in the clubs. The former boasts a classic house style, but is wrapped in rich atmospheres and fueled by Lisa Shaw's warm, throaty vocals. "Wait," in contrast, showcases the soulful Omega, whose emotive voice and shimmering harmonies are accompanied only by understated beats, exquisite sax solos, and Philippo Franchini's lilting acoustic guitar. Gina Rene receives similar regal treatment on "Miss U," where her powerful vocals are backed only by Tom Hain's equal potent piano. The vocals are uniformly superb throughout the set, with Latrice Barnett's performance on "The Stars" particularly sparkling, and Lisa Shaw's soul-fired delivery on "Universal Truth" also worthy of note.
Track List (try tracks 1,3,7 and 10)

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