I have to say I’m really a lover of Mint Condition so when I heard the news that a new album would be released, I poured myself a glass of wine and toasted to the occasion. Anytime you have true musicians giving you real music like “Caught My Eye” and “Not My Daddy” then “Walk On” to open for Prince aka The Purple Bandit for his “Welcome 2 America” tour, you need to break out your best china for this event. It’s like Linus awaiting the Great Pumpkin in the Charlie Brown Halloween special.
Their new CD, Music At the Speed of Life, scheduled for release September 25, 2012 will include the funky head nodder “Girl of My Life,” which describes one of the band members’ experience as the odd man out in the search for love as he witnessed the rest of the band settling down. The track features DJ Jazzy Jeff and a riveting drum solo by Stokley. The unforgettable ballad “Completely” is a ballad about finally finding and accepting your place in life. “It speaks to how we’ve synched up both in our respective personal lives and as a working band,” explains Mint Condition. The inviting and free flowing “649 Changes” is another stand out and features Brother Ali and the M-Factory Horns lead by former Prince and Maceo Parker saxophonist Eric Leeds.
So if you’re a Mint Condition fan, join me as we raise a glass September 25th for the arrival of Music At the Speed of Life!!!
And remember…….say thirsty, my friends! LOL!
Hope West is a music enthusiast and music photographer who has captured artists like B.B. King, Janet Jackson, Teddy Riley and many others. A life long lover of music, Hope is a graduate of Full Sail University where she studied music engineering. She’s also a proud “Florida Girl” born and raised in Ft. Lauderdale, Fl. and currently resides in Atlanta, GA as a “Georgia Peach”. Hope is known for her creativity, sense of humor and quirky perfectionism. Artist(s) that make her freak out as a music fan: Sheila E., Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, Quincy Jones.
Been a huge MC fan since Pretty Brown Eyes and I’m happy at the momentum they have right now, picking up more and more new fans as true music lovers get their heads out of the clouds and cross back over to REAL music. These guys have paid their dues and and THEN SOME and I hope Music At The Speed Of Life puts them over the TOP!!! GO MC!!!
Mint Condition has always been my favorite group. I would like to them perform live here in Jacksonville, FL. To see them perform live would be a dream come true. Mint Condition has inspired into actually teaching myself how to play piano and drums, which I have playing for awhile now. Thanks “Mint”!
Wow! That’s awesome Thomas. Yeah, I know they influenced my marching school days when we played some of their tunes on the field. If you get the opportunity to ride out to North Carolina in August, you won’t regret seeing that concert!