Episode 169: A Tribute to Instant Vintage by Raphael Saadiq
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The 80z Babies are joined by special guest Haas to discuss the debut solo album from the legendary Raphael Saadiq - Instant Vintage released June 11, 2002.
Timestamps:
(1:30) Where was Yinka?
(3:38) Where was Jaz?
(4:06) Where was Outlaw?
(6:14) Is Saadiq being extra with "Instant Vintage" and "Gospel-Delic"? Is he a neo soul artist?
(7:48) Critical reception
(9:14) How weird is Saadiq? Does he still have his mystique?
(11:37) Overarching highlights
(15:47) We need more projects helmed by bassists
(17:35) Overarching lowlights. Is the songwriting suspect?
(25:06) Track for track analysis
(25:21) Is "Doing What I Can" one of the strongest basslines and intros ever? Yinka's 'Highlight of Highlights'
(28:44) The team pokes fun at the "Body Parts" lyrics
(31:29) D'Angelo's participation wasn't always reliable
(34:57) Jaz' 'Highlight of Highlights'
(35:35) The tuba is such a striking choice for "Still Ray"
(50:45) Lyrically, is Saadiq's "love" and "i miss you" bag better than his "sex" bag?
(53:42) Is "Faithful" a fuck boy anthem?
(55:53) Outlaw's 'Highlight of Highlights'
(1:10:30) Closing thoughts
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