Erykah Badu Smooth Sax Tribute

Two weeks before issued her stellar , the faceless and nameless issued the , with a loose mock up of the cover from her album. Interestingly enough, a cover of the untitled single from opens the entire set. Cool enough. You already know what this sounds like: meatier-and-beatier-than- versions of 's hits. It's an excellent listen, perfect for driving or background music. The grooves are tight enough without being suffocating, the melodies are pronounced in order to keep the saxophones way up front, and even the drum loops don't get in the way. For what it is, and for the price, this is a pleasant if inessential listen. ~ Thom Jurek