Moodymann – Forevernevermore

The thing i like the most about this album, which i dont see mentioned on any of these comments, is how erratic the thing is when NOT set in an obvious groove (e.g. a chop lift directly from Deodato, The Crusaders, or West End) or some simple -but effective- keyboard riffs ('Your Sweet Lovin', 'Tribute', 'Wednesday Night People') with the dope bassline and shy but soulful vocal work. Most of tracks fade without effort into weird beatless bits which couldnt be but unfitting for a DJ mix (which im assuming its the whole idea behind this compilation of previously released tunes by the man): Moodymann's patented niggaz mumble (complete with silly voices), quoting Zeppelin and Curtis Mayfield just because, hell even filtering and echoing gospel chants for an alienating rather than elevating effect. What about the way the dude just cuts off the amazing soprano solo in the title track, killing the whole mood and introducing what probably is the scariest minutes of music he probably ever recorded? Put a spin into it, toy around with the expectations: thats the way you make shit yours, your own. I love that. 'The Set Up' might be the best example of the weirdness this record is: the keys go up and down almost without reason, the beat is slow and eerie, a menacing individual threatens you midway, the whole thing feels spastic as if continuously collapsing and its all wrapped with the cutest most serviceable sample from a Jamiroquai production of all things. It goes right into the creepy strings of the track whose title its Moodymann's face, too. Peculiar to say the least!

I personally haven't had this much fun with other productions by the man, Black Mahogani was a bit of a drag for me, regarding anything other than the actual jams contained on that one: dude can make powerful tunes no prob. But this one has more to it than just (powerful) grooves and beats. The night i listened to it i felt as if going through late night radio catching random tunes from different stations along with radio noise and home broadcasts, drunk. I wasn't drunk, for the record.

I bought this record, love the audio quality and everything but unfortunately as someone else also noted, The thief that stole my Sad Days does not have the vocals. Which is almost a full on dealbreaker for me. Does anyone know if any versions of this record actually have the vocal version of the Thief that Stole My Sad Days?.

Unfortunately my second record (side c/d) has no sticker on the vinyl! just a big clear disc. sad times.

Great pressing! Love the vinyl version more than the digital release

Sounds great but my copy is defective skips all throughout side C - unlistenable. Bitch to return came from overseas (sadness du moi)😪

Is that release date correct? I thought this was just released in July 2022?

Great pressing.

Unfortunately it does not have the original intro on the set up

Really nice pressing here, bright and clean. High gloss jacket and poly lined inner sleeves are a plus. The opaque purple vinyl fits the album well.

500 copies pressed per the listing on the Turntable Lab website.

So frustrating man. Why even put that instrumental on this vinyl without the vocal for "Ya Blessin Me"??? Truly a shame. Getting that on wax has been incredibly hard. Beware, if you are looking for that version, this is not it. Still seminal work from Kenny, just not having the complete version of arguably the best song in his entire discography is maddening.