Wow. Just wow. I can't really explain why this is one of the best albums I've ever heard, but I promise you that it is. You probably have an idea of how important music is to me, and considering how much of the stuff I chew up and spit out on a regular basis, this proclamation is definitely on the bold side. In other words, you should probably just stop reading here, and jump straight to the download button.
You still need convincing? Okay, you asked for it. This album has been sampled at least twice by J Dilla - once for his legendary Donuts album, and again for Common's song "The Light". This same exact sample has been flipped by the likes of RZA, Large Professor, and Pete Rock, among others. So this just goes to show, I'm In Love With You is one of those hidden gems *cough* Emeralds *cough* that the most respected of music connoisseurs love dearly - a love they seem to re-visit frequently. Oh, and the Wizard of Oz leisure suits. Come on.
Listening to this album is always an incomparably joyful experience. Something about it is so... perfect. In every way. I honestly believe that at least one of these fellas sold his soul to the Devil (if such a thing exists), especially when you consider all the troubles that struck, and eventually split, the group.
The music is simple, which gives it a nice clean sound, flying free without the unnecessary weight of overly embellished compositions. And yet, the harmonies and rhythms are unique and sophisticated. They just don't overwhelm one another. Think of this album as a gourmet meal, perfectly seasoned so that you can taste and appreciate every last ingredient - each in its perfect place.
It is both gut-wrenchingly soulful, joyful and oh-so-funky, rockin', groovin', and sweet-talking its way into a very special place in my collection. And yours too.
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