November 09, 2006

Soul Review: Omar, "Sing... If You Want It"

Originally reviewed for okayplayer.com

Fellow Exiles, Devoted Readers, and Habitual Haters,

I’m more firmly convinced than ever that England is the place to be (until daylight savings time expires, at least): the pound is strong, the weather is unseasonably warm, the architecture is daring, and the graveyards are exceedingly creepy. Best yet, England is home to the path-breaking soul singer Omar, who, unlike his better known American counterparts, actually releases albums – and excellent ones at that – with some semblance of regularity. Sing… If You Want It? Consider the choir convened. (More...)

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