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No Time Like the Future |  | Artist: Incognito
Label: Verve
Category: Music
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Rating:  32 reviews
Sales Rank: 38466
Format: Enhanced
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
MPN: 546371
UPC: 731454637121
EAN: 0731454637121
ASIN: B00000JMK8
Publication Date: January 1, 1999
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| Tracks:
| • | Wild and Peaceful | | • | Get into My Groove | | • | It Ain't Easy | | • | Marrakech | | • | Fearless | | • | Nights Over Egypt | | • | Centre of the Sun | | • | More of Myself | | • | I Can See the Future | | • | Black Rain |
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From the opening bars of "Wild and Peaceful" (almost a description of the group's style) with its soaring strings, crystalline piano, and flawless vocal harmonies, it's apparent that No Time Like the Future is rich with Incognito's patented blend of soul and finesse. "It Ain't Easy," with its refrain of Marvin Gaye's "What's Goin' On," is a classic funk outcry; "Fearless" is a wordless chant with some great rhythm guitar and booting jazz saxophone; "Nights Over Egypt" backs another great vocal with popping bass and orchestral atmospherics; "Black Rain" mixes exotic drumming with some subliminal dissonance. Producer-composer-guitarist Jean-Paul "Bluey" Maunick has added string arrangements by Simon Hale, appearances by the horns of the hot Cuban band Irakere, and the performances of small army of R&B singers (Maysa, especially) and British contemporary jazz players (Ed Jones stands out on tenor and soprano). The result is an irresistible combination of strong songs and pulsing rhythm tracks, all polished to slippery perfection. --Adam Rains
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One of Incognito's Best CD's October 24, 2009
loushouse (Worcester, MA USA)
10 years ago when I first purchased this CD in 1999, everyone was worried about Y2k. I thought then that is was very cool that Incognito put out a cd Called "No time like the future". I felt the title was inspirational and could put most peoples concerns about Y2k at ease. But when I placed it in my CD player and listened, all my feelings about the title were correct. This cd is inspirational, It's cool and calming as well. I have been a Incognito fan since the early 1990's and this CD as well as 1993 Positivity are my Favorites. I love this CD from begining to end, and It will always be in my Collection.
"No Time Like the Future" had some good songs on it. May 14, 2007
moltenlava3000 (Maui, Hawaii USA)
Incognito's album "NO TIME LIKE THE FUTURE" is one of those albums that draws in the listener the moment that he or she begins listening to it, especially if one happens to be a fan of this particular genre of music, or this band, or both. (I'm in the "both" category.) Although this album contains only 10 tracks, quite a number of them are can certainly be classified as ear candy, and others are quite a treat if one is going out or shopping. For instance, we have:
Track 1: "Wild and Peaceful"
General comments: the title pretty much sums up the song title as well as the album as a whole
Track 2: "Get Into My Groove"
General comments: worth repeat earfuls; awesome, top-notch vocals
Track 3: "It Ain't Easy"
General comments: great for shopping
Track 4: "Marrakech"
General comments: such a nice, relaxing and calm background
Track 5: "Fearless"
General comments: The perpetual harmonizing quickly becomes addicting (this aspect of the song adds to it and hence the extra credit) and parts of the background remind me of video game that I used to enjoy playing. The aforementioned harmonization, or one very similar to it, would have done wonders for the song "Jacaranda."
Track 6: "Nights Over Egypt"
General comments: If anything, then the entire album itself is worth buying just for this one song alone. I first heard a condensed David Morales Remix of this song on the band's "BEST OF" album released in 2000. I didn't care much for it at first, but after a while, it just... grew on me. It became something to which I would give a 10, and it made me want to hear this, its original counterpart. This version of the song was pretty much everything that the original lacked and then some. For instance, one is treated to what sounds like a gong between the choruses, whereas in the remixed song, the choruses are pretty much added together with no space in between. However, the main aspect of the remixed song which held my interest was the second half. Here, it is similar, only one is treated to it for a longer duration. As if that weren't enough, the ending features a scatting M. Leak in conjunction with the other leading and backing vocalists. Despite being 7 minutes and 8 seconds, this song goes by very quickly. It is over before one knows it. Whether it is the condensed David Morales remix song found on "BEST OF" or the original song featured here, the second half of "Nights Over Egypt" is ALWAYS the best. I can't stress that enough.
Track 7: "Centre of the Sun"
General comments: great vocalization by Leak (so what else is new?), but somewhat on the slow side
Track 8: "More of Myself"
General comments: another one of those fun-to-listen-to-if-you're-going-shopping songs
Track 9: "I Can See The Future"
General comments: parts of the background of this song are virtually identical to "Jacob's Ladder" of "100º AND RISING." Other aspects of this song's background are calm and serene and parts of this are joined by a variety of saxophones. I can see myself listening to this song on "repeat" a least a couple of times a week from now on (looks like they're not the only ones who can see the future... LOL).
Track 10: "Black Rain"
General comments: You can't go wrong with a title like "Black Rain" and in the background of this song, you can even hear what sounds like pouring rain. It becomes much more audible near the end, however.
ABSOLUTE GENIUS November 23, 2004
B. M. Branch (North Carolina)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I should have written this a long time ago. I'm a huge fan of horn bands. That's what initially drew me into the Incognito circle. Their early albums featured a horn section that wouldn't wait, reminiscent of Tower Of Power, Blood Sweat & Tears and Chicago --- with a decidedly funk base. So I got them all.
When this CD came out, I was expecting more of the same horn-driven funk. And what I got was a spiritual experience unlike any other Incognito release up to this point. The horns are there, just more subdued and situated in appropriate slots, but with the emphasis on Bluey's return to his diverse roots. He found Mecca on this musical journey and I'm glad he took us with him. Maysa is featured, but all the vocalists are outstanding.
Even after their latest two CDs have been released, this remains one of my favorite driving music CDs. Every song whips you along in a wave of delight. My personal favorites: "Marrakesh" and "Nights Over Egypt". This CD is an invaluable addition to anyone's collection. It shows Bluey's maturity and range. And it is as Funky as you would expect. I wanted more horns, but I got more body and a more unified sound. Great CD.
Get Into Their Groove! August 14, 2003
Andre' S Grindle (Bangor,ME.)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
Along with Jamiroqui and the Brand new Heavies,Incognito
make it abundantly clear that not only were they thre first,but
they do it best."No Time Like The Future" offers a thankful
alternative to 1999's vapid jazz and R&B by presenting spiritual
lyrics,fantastic production and orchestration and a BAND playing
honest to goodness INSTRUMENTS!!And don't they play well,
particurally on the pounding,horn and srting-fueled funk of
"Get Into My Groove" and "I Can See the Future".Smoother grooves
also have there say in "Centre Of The Sun","Fearless" and the
wonderful opener "Wild And Peaceful"-even as the 8 minute + closer "Black Rain" demonstrates a full grasp on the percussive
jazz/funk-rock grooves the helped mold many a early 70's funk
ensamble,what author Ricky Vincent calls "united funk".And on
"No Time Like The Future",Incognito create a masterful and highly
memorable united funk masterpiece!
Get Into Their Groove! August 14, 2003
Andre' S Grindle (Bangor,ME.)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Along with Jamiroqui and the Brand new Heavies,Incognito
make it abundantly clear that not only were they thre first,but
they do it best."No Time Like The Future" offers a thankful
alternative to 1999's vapid jazz and R&B by presenting spiritual
lyrics,fantastic production and orchestration and a BAND playing
honest to goodness INSTRUMENTS!!And don't they play well,
particurally on the pounding,horn and srting-fueled funk of
"Get Into My Groove" and "I Can See the Future".Smoother grooves
also have there say in "Centre Of The Sun","Fearless" and the
wonderful opener "Wild And Peaceful"-even as the 8 minute + closer "Black Rain" demonstrates a full grasp on the percussive
jazz/funk-rock grooves the helped mold many a early 70's funk
ensamble,what author Ricky Vincent calls "united funk".And on
"No Time Like The Future",Incognito create a masterful and highly
memorable united funk masterpiece!
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