The Doobie Brothers – Takin’ It To The Streets – MFSL SACD

Description

Doobie Brothers Album Features Ex-Steely Dan Members Jeff “Skunk” Baxter and Michael McDonald:Takin’ It to the StreetsPulses with Soulful Melodies and Latin-Inspired Rhythms

Sourced from the Original Master Tapes: Mobile Fidelity’s Numbered-Edition Hybrid SACD Features Stellar Airiness, Openness, and Balances

Takin It to the Streetsmarks a high point in the Doobie Brothers career. Benefitting from the breakup of Steely Dans core band, the California groups mellowed-out 1976 album is heavily influenced by the key contributions of former Dan members Jeff Baxter and Michael McDonald. The latter are responsible for an increase in soulful melodies and Latin-fused rhythms, which help makeTakin It to the Streetsamong the most enjoyably chill recordings of the era.

Sourced from the original master tapes, Mobile Fidelitys numbered-edition hybrid SACD captures the nuances of the splendid interplay between Baxter and McDonald, brassiness of the Memphis Horns section, and opens up a dynamic gateway to the high frequencies. And yes, MoFi engineers made certain this SACD tops the prior MoFi edition cut back in 1988.

Sonic charms are everywhere, particularly on the joyous title cut, an example of the bands conscious embrace of R&Belements and gospel accents. Defined by gorgeous chorus and fine harmonies, the song epitomizes the albums spirit and feel. This is music designed for celebrating, relaxing, and romancing. A welcome contrast to the fast pace and mechanical sounds of the modern world,Takin It to the Streetssoothes and satisfies.

Warm organs and fluid guitars reinforce the overall mood, reflected by the laidback album-cover art. Akin to enjoying a cold beer or a day in the park, the Doobies are all about simple pleasures, and 70s rock doesnt come any sweeter than this. Devoid of grand gestures and political statements, the earnest appeal ofTakin It to the Streetsremains intact.

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1. Wheels of Fortune
2. Takin’ It to the Streets
3. 8th Avenue Shuffle
4. Losin’ End
5. Rio
6. For Someone Special
7. It Keeps You Runnin’
8. Turn It Loose
9. Carry Me Away