Iowa-based soul revivalists The Diplomats of Solid Sound add female vocals on a number of tracks for their latest CD. It’s an enjoyable though somewhat predictable listen, as the Diplomettes croon their man-done-me-wrong (or right) lyrics with a sultry swagger over lively horns, hammond organ and funky bass and drums. When they’re at the top of their game, as on “B-A-B-Y,” their music channels the essence of the Stax giants from decades past. When they’re not, they venture into territory more suited for the house band on Saturday Night Live.
The Diplomats of Solid Sound featuring The Diplomettes - The Diplomats of Solid Sound
IndependentPublished July 31, 2008 by Frank Litorco in CD Reviews
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