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Well into his third decade crafting signature songs of our time churning out chart topping mega-hits with ease, Paul Hardcastle adds another branch to his musical tree, one that is again bearing delicious fruit. VII, while it carries all of the hallmarks that have come to define his unique style and sound, takes a decidedly different approach, with the focus on serving up compelling sonic instrumental soundscapes and less about vocals. This is Hardcastle's wheelhouse and nobody does it better. For those who use music as an escape from the day to day, these sides are the perfect transporting device, rich soulful atmospherics that lift you through space and time and carry you away to destinations of your choosing. Urban substructures layered with sexy yet subtle grooves, punctuated with perfectly placed notes and vibrations create the perfect flow of ambience as you depart on this soothing musical journey, a one way ticket to pure pleasure. This is pure ear candy that will provide that rush of sweetness yet is high in nutritional content, satisfying and full flavored. The lead radio single 'Unlimited Love' a tip of the hat to one of Paul's biggest influences Barry White adds another first and features label mate and one of the genres brightest rising stars trumpeter Cindy Bradley. Daughter Maxine and son Paul Hardcastle Jr again make appearances on the record providing just the right accents in all the right places. Pull up under the Hardcastle tree, pick a side and savor the fruits of this fabulous labor.
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TRACK LISTINGS
Disc 1
1 Unlimited Love - Cindy Bradley (3:59)
2 Rhythm of Life (3:26)
3 Free To Fly (4:42)
4 Starlight Express (4:35)
5 Soft Rain (5:02)
6 Domino Effect (4:38)
7 Pulse of the Universe (6:13)
8 Unlimited Love (The Strings, Pt. 2) (7:58)
9 Come On (4:17)
10 Breathe (5:35)
11 Echoes of Eternity (5:43)
12 Rythm of Life (Chill Reprise) (3:25)
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