PATTI AUSTIN – Sound Advice (2007) Two Version | FLAC (image+.tracks+.cue), lossless

Sound Advice, primarily a covers set, was recorded with Greg Phillinganes and with Shelly Berg and Gregg Field. It’s a mixed bag, beginning with a fiery, gospel-ized version of Des’ree’s “You Gotta Be” and a powerful, original Austin ballad, “By the Grace of God.” The Rolling Stones' “You Can’t Always Get What You Want” removes the original’s frills, including the intro; Austin goes straight into the first verse, backed only by drums, and it plays out like a blues-rocker. Pleasant surprises come with Brenda Russell's “A Little Bit of Love” and the Jacksons' “Give It Up” -- album highlights that are played straight, make complete sense in Austin’s hands, and add a light touch to the selections. Most peculiar is a hushed version of Depeche Mode's “Enjoy the Silence,” which uses circular panning on Austin’s voice to somewhat ominous effect. Andy Kellman      
Tracklist :
1.    You Gotta Be  4:58
Producer – Tena Rix Clark
Written-By – Ashley Ingram, Des'ree Weekes
2.    By The Grace Of God 3:35
Producer – Gregg Field, Patti Austin, Shelley Berg
Written-By – Patti Austin
3.    Round And Round 4:30
Producer – Greg Phillinganes, Patti Austin
Written-By – Greg Phillinganes, Patti Austin
4.    You Can't Always Get What You Want 7:10
Producer – Greg Phillinganes, Patti Austin
Written-By – Keith Richards, Michael Jagger
5.    Let 'Em In 4:41
Producer – Greg Phillinganes, Patti Austin
Written-By – Paul & Linda McCartney
6.    Gotta Serve Somebody 8:11
Producer – Greg Phillinganes, Patti Austin
Written-By – Bob Dylan
7.    Vincent 6:30
Producer – Gregg Field, Patti Austin, Shelley Berg
Written-By – Don McLean
8.    A Little Bit Of Love 4:37
Producer – Greg Phillinganes, Patti Austin
Written-By – Brenda Russell 
9.    Lean On Me 6:42
Producer – Greg Phillinganes, Patti Austin
Written-By – Bill Withers
10.    Give It Up 4:28
Producer – Greg Phillinganes, Patti Austin
Written-By – Michael Jackson, Randy Jackson
11.    My Way 5:15
Producer – Gregg Field, Patti Austin, Shelley Berg
Written-By – Claude Francois, Gilles Thibaut, Jacques Abel Jules Revaud, Paul Anka
12.     Enjoy The Silence 4:45
Producer – Greg Phillinganes, Patti Austin
Written-By – Martin Lee Gore
Credits :
Backing Vocals – Alvin Chea (tracks: 2), Carolyn Perry (tracks: 2), Darlene Perry (tracks: 2), Fred White (tracks: 2 to 6, 8 to 10), Lamont Van Hook (tracks: 2 to 6, 8 to 10), Lorraine Perry (tracks: 2), Lynne Fiddmont (tracks: 3 to 6, 8 to 10), Oren Waters (tracks: 2), Patti Austin (tracks: 3 to 6, 8 to 10), Fire Choir (tracks: 1)
Bass – Brian Bromberg (tracks: 2, 11), Freddie Washington (tracks: 1), Greg Phillinganes (tracks: 12), Ian Martin (tracks: 4 to 6, 8), John Robinson (tracks: 1), Neil Stubenhaus (tracks: 9)
Drums – Gregg Field (tracks: 2, 11), John Robinson (tracks: 9), Ricky Lawson (tracks: 1), Trevor Lawrence Jr. (tracks: 3 to 6, 8, 10)
Guitar – Dean Parks (tracks: 2, 9, 11), James Harrah (tracks: 1), Paul Jackson Jr. (tracks: 4 to 6, 8)
Keyboards – Greg Phillinganes (tracks: 1, 3 to 6, 8, 10, 12), Shelley Berg (tracks: 2, 11), Tim Heintz (tracks: 1,)
Organ – Tim Heintz (tracks: 1,)
Percussion – Luis Conte (tracks: 1), Trevor Lawrence Jr. (tracks: 3, to 6, 8, 10, 12)
Piano – Greg Phillinganes (tracks: 1, 9), Shelley Berg (tracks: 7), Tim Heintz (tracks: 1)