I'm checking out the estimable Mr. Aloe Blacc at The Casbah tonight. He's supporting this year's release of "Good Things" on Stones Throw Records, in my opinion one of the best soul albums of the year. Blacc has a style similar to John Legend, but he's got a bit more range in his pipes and better production on his tunes. "Good Things" has a nice '70s analog feel to it, full of the warm sound and rounded edges you used to get in the studio when recording to tape. Looking forward to the show tonight. I'll check back with some thoughts post-Casbah.
