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Allen Toussaint
Connected
Release Date: 1996 05 07
Label: NYNO Records
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Allen Toussaint's name became synonymous with New Orleans music, even though he didn't seem to "do" the records his name was on as producer, arranger, or writer on records by artists such as Ernie K-Doe or Irma Thomas. This is his first studio album in at least a decade, and it is a very worthy effort of all self-penned songs that seem to be a mix of old and new (if not in age, at least in feel). He is supported by an extremely worthy cast of the finest New Orleans musicians. Funky material like "Funky Bars," "Ahya," and the rolling gait of "Oh My" stands next to much softer pieces that require a more versatile voice. There are times when his voice doesn't have that reaching pain, for instance, that Aaron Neville gave to "Wrong Number." On most cuts, his easy delivery is just what is called for, and his rollicking piano is always perfectly matched to the song. This is not a disc of memories, though it may bring up a few, it is fresh new funk and roll from the city where American music has always stretched to new levels. Bob Gottlieb, All Music Guide

Tracks:

	Title	Composer	Time
1	Pure Uncut Love	Toussaint	4:02
2	Do the Do	Toussaint	4:17
3	Computer Lady	Toussaint	3:34
4	Get Out of My Life Woman	Toussaint	3:39
5	We're All Connected	Toussaint	3:59
6	Sweet Dreams	Toussaint	4:32
7	Funky Bars	Toussaint	5:30
8	Ahya	Toussaint	4:18
9	If I Leave	Toussaint	4:06
10	Aign Nyee	Toussaint	4:01
11	In Your Love	Toussaint	5:37
12	Oh My	Toussaint	2:53
13	All of It	Toussaint	3:52
14	Wrong Number	Toussaint	3:27
15	Rolling With the Punches	Toussaint	4:07

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