![]() Often dictated by Livingstone Brown’s sweet bass licks (‘On Fire Like Zsa Zsa’ should have bass merchants purring with delight), the pace of the album is so laidback that it glides rather than walks. His playing is warm and rich, and when the wah-wah starts to cry (‘Are We Just People’), it’s truly sublime. The guitar work from Trower is gorgeous, a wonderful exercise in restraint that every budding guitarist should be made to study. You could even trick someone into believing that the opening moments of the lush title track feature Paul Rodgers on vocals. In places, it’s Marvin Gaye, Curtis Mayfield, or Bobby Womack performing with a bad-ass guitarist alongside them. “Nine-tracks of blissed-out, soulful music that whisks the listener away to a place where everything is alright, alright, alright. I hope they will continue on their musical journey together and release more albums. ![]() Trower, Priest and Brown have captured some kind of magic. “United State of Mind hits on all cylinders-songwriting, vocals, musicianship and production. ![]() The songs will steady your nerves and settle your jitters. “This is a decorous and dignified album of graciously exquisite sounds presented by three superlative talents. ![]() “A coming together of two creative souls who found some common ground, and made a little magic happen.” John Masourii – Echoes The album was a real co-production, with Livingstone also arranging the live string sections. All influenced by soul & gospel, Robin & Maxi discovered they were born in London just 2 miles apart, Robin in Catford and Maxi in Lewisham. United State of Mind features three of the UKs music legends – reggae vocalist Maxi Priest, rock guitarist Robin Trower & producer/bass player Livingstone Brown. After a chance meeting in Livingstone’s studio, this unlikely trio hit it off. ![]()
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