Description
Remember is a compilation album by the American jazz fusion group Seawind, released on Noteworthy Records in 1995. The album, released thirteen years after dissolving of the band, features five never-before-heard tracks recorded in the early 1980s. This peek at what could have been Seawind’s fifth album is accompanied by favorite songs from their first and second albums.
A unique and underrated band that specialized in soul, funk and jazz fusion, Seawind enjoyed a small following in the late 1970s and early ’80s, but was never as well known as it deserved to be. Uniting material from the Hawaiian outfit’s first two albums, Seawind (1976) and Window of a Child (1977), with five previously unreleased songs from 1981, this CD (released in 1995) shows how much this Hawaiian band and its expressive lead singer Pauline Wilson had going for them. «We Got a Way» and «You Gotta Be Willing to Lose» are fine examples of the type of sweaty, Tower of Power-influenced funk Seawind played so well, while instrumentals like «Campanas de Invierno» and «Roadways» exemplify its memorable contributions to jazz fusion… Remember shows us how impressive Seawind’s contributions were. [Alex Henderson, AMG]
Seawind were one of the coolest bands of the 70s and certainly the funkiest! Whilst most Christian bands were rocking in the coffee bars and churches of America, Seawind’s refreshing blend of jazz and funk was impressing clubland. Their horn section moonlighted on loads of albums including Michael Jackson’s ‘Off The Wall’ and ‘Thriller’ so you can guarantee that musically, this is of the finest quality. Available for the first time on CD, this album takes songs from their mid-70s albums ‘Seawind’ and ‘Window Of A Child’ and just for good measure throws in some songs from 1981. The band slap down slices of meaty and melodious funk, the punchy horns punctuate the sound but central to the seven-piece band’s music is the swooping, soaring pure vocal talent of Pauline Wilson. There’s so much here which is outstanding, but I love the funk of «We Got A Way» and «Angel Of Mercy» which both groove along shamelessly with a life of their own! It’s a credit to Seawind that 20 years later this sounds so fresh. Now there’s so much retro funk around I suggest you get a hold of a copy of this, it’s the genuine article! [Mike Rimmer, Cross Rhythms, October 1995]
CD tracklist:
01. He Loves You – 4:56
02. Devil Is A Liar – 4:37
03. Lovin’ You – 4:43
04. We Got A Way – 3:31
05. Window Of A Child – 5:25
06. You Got To Be Willin’ To Lose – 2:43
07. A Love Song – 5:44
08. Angel Of Mercy – 3:20
09. Campanas De Invierno – 5:52
10. Can’t Walk – 4:16
11. Please Say Yes – 3:54
12. Dream On – 4:28
13. Take Me In Love – 3:37
14. Heaven In Your Eyes – 5:05
15. Roadways – 8:57
Note: This collection features five unreleased tracks recorded in 1981 (track 10 to 14).
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