This review covers the deep house track Roy Davis Jr. – Gabrielle (Live Garage).
This track was released in 1997 as part of a single.
The track starts off with a drum kit, bassline, and a synth. Vocals with a delay effect then make an appearance after. The vocals do kick things off with a verse.
After this, there is a brief brass element that comes in. Vocals then take the track into the main chorus.
From there, the vocals take the track into the next verse with some subtle backup vocal elements. After some additional brass, the vocals take the track into the main chorus again.
After that, the vocals take the track into the next verse. A brass element once again makes an appearance, however, the vocals only gradually ease into the next round into the main chorus. A verse quickly follows after. Brass elements come in before the vocals once again take the track into the main chorus again. Again, it is slightly modified. This is followed by non-lyrical vocals. The drum kit then drops out somewhat. The vocals utilize elements of the main chorus.
From there, the drum kit resumes as non-lyrical vocals continue on. A synth string makes an appearance as well. Backup vocals also make an appearance here. The brass elements return. The synth string returns and the vocals take the track into the main chorus. The synth string drops out and the track breaks down after that, coming to an end.
This is another one of those relaxed tracks. It has a nice chilled atmosphere to it. The brass isn’t too heavy, but adds a nice energy to the overall track. I also think the bassline is just right even if a bit on the repetitive side.
The only real complaints I have are that some sections of vocals aren’t well separated out. In some cases, they are separated out nicely, but other times, like at the end of the main chorus, not so much. The only other complaint I have, which is much more minor, is that I would have liked to have heard a bit more variety throughout the track. An example is possible a different brass element being added in to break things up a bit more.
Still, this is a pretty solid track. It has a nice chilled atmosphere and the vocals are nicely done. The brass works great in giving this track energy. It may be a bit on the repetitive side and the vocals could have been better separated, but still, it is a track worth listening to.
Score
7/10
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