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Sheila's Most Accessible Effort To Date

Armando M. Mesa | Chandler, AZ | 06/02/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Sex Cymbal is by far Sheila E.'s most pop-accessible and artistically sensible project to date...Where the Glamorous Life and Romance 1600 had Prince's production signature and musical influence throughout, Sex Cymbal showcases Sheila's own artistic control and freedom...While Sheila's vocal ability may be on the light side she still manages to hold her own on each track.She is truly a more gifted musician than vocalist, but hey, give the lady plenty of credit for just doing it...On this 1991 project she managed to seamlessly and effortlessly delve into r&b, funk, hip-hop, Latin, light rock,even a Chrisitan flavored tune dedicated to the Virgin Mary (everything except for country and heavy metal)!Most favorable tracks on this set are the re-make of Labelle's Lady Marmalade (hip hop jazzy style), 808 Kate (frenetic drum solo shows off Sheila's chops), Loverboy (the only track to have an early Prince influence), Mother Mary (soft religious overtones), Whatcha Gonna Do and Private Party (both Latin influenced tracks pay an homage to Sheila's dad's (Pete Escovedo)early 70's Latin-funk band Azteca).For the pop masses this is the best Sheila E. title to own. Sheila's first 3 projects were purely Prince/Paisley Park driven. Her latest efforts and artistic direction have favored a more pop jazz sound. Sex Cymbal is the happy medium...."

Minnesota Sheila E. Fan

D. Warren | USA | 11/11/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This Sheila E. collection is the greatest album she has to date. The funky "Sex Cymbal"(the remixes are funkier if you can find them)to the latin tinged "Droppin' Like Flies". My two favorites are "Cry Baby" and "Mother Mary" with Miss E. giving it up to the Virgin Mother. The song, "Heaven" was a total, but good suprise. I wish I could have been in the studio to see Sheila's family cut the short "Family Affair", a brief "glimpse" into what it may have been like in the Escovedo household. I sent this CD to a friend in Columbia and she is now a Sheila E. fan. With the help of Sheila's brother, Peter Michael, they turned out a great album. Highly recommended. I love you Sheila E.!"

Priceless

T. Moody | Los Angeles, CA | 09/05/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is my favorite Sheila E album from her pop(Glamorous)days. Sex cymbal adresses the issues celebrities face by being in the limelight. The remake of Labelle's "Lady Marmalade" is too funky for words and songs like "Funky Attitude" keep you dancing along with the latin rythms and drum solo. The ballad "promise me love" is out of sight if the rest of the album was garbage it wouldn't matter because this song is priceless. Her vocals are clear as glass and the message in the song is beautiful. A must have for any true fan."