FELICIA LOUD & THE SOUL: Here

Felicia Loud & the Soul

Here

© 2003 Felicia Loud & the Soul (751937239024)

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Ecclectic Organic Nu Soul, Killer Female Vocals, Unusual Arrangements

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With a voice that traverses the distance between earthy growl and angelic whisper at a moments notice, Felicia Loud is the Northwest's premier soul singer. Though frequently a guest on other artists' releases (such as Source of Labor's Word Sound Power and Stolen Lives), Felicia Loud comes into her own with Here, her debut release backed by her aptly named band, the Soul.

Featuring all-original music, Here is solid, slow-burning soul, with liberal doses of reggae, rock, funk, and hip-hop thrown in the mix. The album features guest appearances by celebrated members of the Seattle soul community, including Darrius Willrich (Das Rut, Jambalaya), Chris Littlefield (Karl Denson's Tiny Universe, Cornicopia), Jon Ryser (Phat Sidy Smokehouse) and Elizabeth Pupo-Walker (Tuatara, Mana).

PRESS QUOTES:

Look into my eyes, and watch as I say, "Felicia Loud is the best female vocalist in the Pacific Northwest." Notice how I didn't blink or flinch when making that bold claim. How could I be so certain, so confident? Because to say Felicia Loud is the best is to say these are my fingers or that is the sun or those are trees...If there was a God and the world was fair, then Erykah Badu would be unknown, and Felicia Loud would be the queen of soul.
--CHARLES MUDEDE, the Stranger 8/16/01

With a voice of incredible richness and depth, Felicia Loud is the Northwest's premier soul singer. With the classic articulation and boldness of a Stax-era vocalist, backed up by spare, unconventional arrangements, she achieves an unusual yet powerful sound.
--BUMBERSHOOT, 9/1/03

Loud has carved out a place for herself as the city's premier neo-soul diva. And a well-deserved place it is. Like Maktub's Reggie Watts, Loud bases herself in the grit and grind of Stax and the slow burn of Quiet Storm but incorporates the glistening swing of modern R&B.
--TIZZY ASHER, the Seattle P-I 12/26/03

What's in store, 2004? Who will you bless, and who distress? Telephone call for Felicia Loud - the big time, line 1. Ms. Loud recently sold out the roomy Triple Door. The Northwest isn't necessarily known for its soul, but Felicia could really get Loud. It's a long shot, but she could be the next Macy Gray.
--TOM SCANLON, the Seattle Times 1/2/0

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  • felicia loud and the soul
    author: peter11

    nice CD and I would like more recent release of Felicia Loud's CD including the one in In Laws and Out Laws (documentary movie)

  • LOVED IT
    author: Lance

    I really loved this cd. The music was great as well as the artist. The music was very enjoyable. I did not know who she was until I saw INLAWS AND OUTLAWS.

  • author: Sabria ( France )

    Felicia Loud is an amazing Vocalist. this CD is a must have.

  • really impressive
    author: Greg Haerling

    Here is a really nice debut album from Felica Loud and The Soul. The vocals are powerful and smart, while the band is really tight. My favorite track is "Here." The whole album is getting rave reviews from everyone I give a listen to here in Southern California, so I hope that you all go out and buy it.

  • Hot, distinctive, unique vocal stylings
    author: Nick Rolfe

    Soulful but not cliched, Ms. Loud's doin' it real heavy!! Definitely has her own sound, and the story of each song is loud and clear. Feelin' the live band, and tight arrangments. Go 'head WESSIIIIIIDE!!

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