Search - Al Jarreau :: We Got By

Al's Debut Album

06/17/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The album is the real soul of Al Jarreau. This is the artist, his own songs and his voice, right out of the gate, uninfluenced by success, record label pressure and pop/r&b stardom. Less structured, more melodically varied and definitely more jazz oriented, this is my favorite Jarreau CD. Because it is less commercial, it's sound to me is more timeless and doesn't suffer from sound "dating" that charactarizes some of his other work. This one could have been recorded last year and if it was, would be praised by critcs as a return to his jazz/blues/gospel roots. Authentic, sincere and soulful, I enjoy this album as much or more than I did 20 plus years ago. It's a great one to own and a great bargin at this price."

Al Jarreau's jazziest and best album

Erik Werkman | Utrecht, Netherlands | 09/13/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This album started his career and even after some 25 years it still sounds very fresh. It is his most jazz oriented album, which makes it stand out comparing to his later more slick pop oriented records. His singing is more intense here than on the later albums and the sequence of songs is a perfect balance of uptempo and ballad pieces. IndispensabAL!"

The Best of the Best

J. Frederick | Seattle, WA USA | 03/13/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This CD is pure Jarreau - entirely his work - I have the vinyl and now this CD -- never get tired of it -- beautiful, infectious, timeless and from the heart."