TOWER OF POWER - T.O.P. [1993] FLAC

This 1993 effort marked a strong comeback for the group, who started with 1991's Monster on a Leash. T.O.P. continues the formula with great results. The reason for the revitalization can be directly attributed to the energetic, Stevie Wonder-influenced lead singer, Tom Bowes. The hard-driving, James Brown-derived funk of "Soul With a Capital S" and "I Like Your Style" update the band's classic horn-driven sound and is augmented by not only Bowes but Francis "Rocco" Prestia's amazing and soulful bass work. The ballads -- like "Quiet Scream," "Please Come Back to Stay," and arguably the best, "Come to a Decision" -- underscore the fact that this version of Tower of Power was the first in years that was equally adept with slower songs and up-tempo offerings. T.O.P. also has other members doing lead vocal chores. Group co-founder Emilio Castillo leads on the hammy and fun "Come on With It" and guitarist Carmen Grillo assumes lead on the melodic and smooth "You." Former member, saxophonist Lenny "L.P." Pickett, shows up for five tracks. Produced by Castillo, T.O.P. not only made an album to stand with Monster on a Leash, but also other classics like Urban Renewal and Ain't Nothing Stopping Us Now.  by Jason Elias 
Tracklist 
1 Soul With A Capital "S" 4:59
Written-By – E. Castillo, S. Kupka
2  It All Comes Back  3:55
Written-By – B. Kent, G. Adams, J. McCurry, N. Jason
3  Please Come Back (To Stay)  5:28
Written-By – E. Castillo, N. Milo, S. Kupka
4  The Real Deal  4:30
Written-By – E. Castillo, N. Milo, S. Kupka
5  Come To A Decision  5:32
Written-By – C. Grillo
6  Cruise Control  5:04
Written-By – G. Adams, N. Milo
7  The Educated Bump Part I  0:54
Written-By – E. Castillo, R. McKinnon, S. Kupka
8  Mama Lied  3:35
Written By – B. MacPhearson
Written-By – E. Castillo, P. Gentili, S. Kupka
9  Quiet Scream  4:21
Written-By – B. Kent, G. Adams
10  I Like Your Style  4:19
Written-By – E. Castillo, N. Milo, S. Kupka
11  You  4:31
Written-By – C. Grillo, T. Keane
12  South Of The Boulevard 5:59
Written-By – E. Castillo, S. Kupka
13  Come On With It 4:52
Written-By – E. Castillo, S. Kupka
14  The Educated Bump Part II
Written-By – E. Castillo, R. McKinnon, S. Kupka
Credits 
Arranged By [Horns] – Greg Adams
Baritone Saxophone – Stephen "Doc" Kupka
Bass – Francis Rocco Prestia
Drums – Russ McKinnon
Guitar – Carmen Grillo
Keyboards – Nick Milo
Percussion – Poncho Sanchez (tracks: 11, 12) 
Saxophone – Paul Perez
Saxophone, Soloist [Saxophone] – Brandon Fields (tracks: 6), Lenny Pickett (tracks: 2, 4, 7, 12, 13, 14) 
Tenor Saxophone – Emilio Castillo
Trombone – Lee Thornburg
Trumpet – Greg Adams, Lee Thornburg
Vocals – Tom Bowes

 TOWER OF POWER - T.O.P. 

[1993] BMG / FLAC / scans

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