Record Reviews

MATTI CASPI ~ SOUL MATE PHONOKOL 4272 (Barcode: 7296134427223) ~ ISRAEL ~ Progressive Rock Recorded: 2010 Released: 2010 At the end of his fourth decade as a prominent figure on the Israeli music scene, singer / songwriter Matti CaspiFind albums by this artist is still a formidable performer and his superb songwriting is second to none. In fact it appears as if Caspi is completely resistant to the tides of time and almost never changes his musical approach, which in his case is a good thing, considering he was excellent from day one. This set of new songs is almost identical in character and atmosphere to his early albums recorded in the 1970s. Beautifully melodic, lyrical and wonderfully crafted, they are all masterly performed by Caspi with a help of his colleagues. He also gets a few guest vocalists, among them the wonderful Yehudith RavitzFind albums by this artist, who sings a duet with him on one song. Most of the songs´ lyrics were written by one of Israel´s greatest lyricist, the late Ehud ManorFind albums by this artist, who often cooperated with Caspi. This album is a tribute to Manor´s sublime sensibility and talent and reveals many songs written some years ago but never heard previously. Definitely a great album, which should be warmly received by Caspi´s many fans and all lovers of good Israeli music.

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MATTI CASPI ~ YOU ARE MY WOMAN EARSAY 037 (Barcode: 7296134428824) ~ ISRAEL ~ Progressive Rock Recorded: 2004 Released: 2005 At the end of his fourth decade as a prominent figure on the Israeli music scene, singer / songwriter Matti CaspiFind albums by this artist is still a formidable performer and his superb songwriting is second to none. In fact it appears as if Caspi is completely resistant to the tides of time and almost never changes his musical approach, which in his case is a good thing, considering he was excellent from day one. This set of new songs is almost identical in character and atmosphere to his early albums recorded in the 1970s. Beautifully melodic, lyrical and wonderfully crafted, they are all masterly performed by Caspi with a help of several guest musicians. Most of the songs´ lyrics were written by one of Israel´s greatest lyricist, the late Ehud ManorFind albums by this artist, who often cooperated with Caspi. This album is a tribute to Manor´s sublime sensibility and talent and reveals beautiful songs written and inspired by love. Lavishly packaged in a hard-cover mini-sleeve and with great graphic design, the album also includes a bonus CD single produced by Caspi and performed by his daughter. This is definitely a great album, which should be warmly received by Caspi´s many fans and all lovers of good Israeli music.

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