The raw energy of Funk syncopation, the pure emotion of Soul grooves, the freedom of Jazz improvisation, the passion of Latin rhythms, the growl of Rock & the howl of Blues, all tied together with a voice that tells the story the way it should be told.

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URBAN/R&B: Soul, URBAN/R&B: Funk



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Imagine a sound that captures the raw energy of funk syncopation, the pure emotion of soul grooves, the freedom of jazz improvisation and the passionate elements of Latin rhythms. Throw in the growl of rock and the howl of blues, and tie it all together with a voice that emotes and ranges and tells the story the way it should be told.

You have just heard Soulganic.

Drawing upon influences as varied as their individual origins, which covers everything from the frozen tundra of the Twin Cities to the sweltering heat of the Caribbean, Soulganicâs musical landscape is at once a crisp panorama, technically sound and seamlessly united, and at the same time it is a vivid palette of earthy hues, gritty and organic.

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(The following was printed in the Sunday, April 29, 2007 "Charlotte Observer")

Soulganic's groovy essence

Charlotte-area quartet Soulganic condenses its critically praised, soulful funk-blues into an intimate debut album. Anthony Rodriguez's smooth vibrato, breathy vocals and delicate upper range give the songs emotional edge and add to the album's intimate feel. The disc verges into alternative hip-hop territory on the enthralling "Smell Pt. 2", a detailed meditation on scent that features descriptive, poetic spoken word courtesy of Bluz. And "Big Black Cadillac" borrows from Led Zeppelin's "Since I've Been Loving You," crossing the line between classic blues-rock and soul.

Drummer Cory McClure, guitarist Ryan McKeithan and percussionist Lucas Torres rein in their desire to stretch out and jam, which means this album lacks the loose, improvisational feel of their live shows. But it gives the listener and overview of Soulganic's groovy jams.

rating: 3 1/2 out of 4 stars

-Courtney Devores, Special to the Observer