1.9 Candidate for Love [John Morales 2009 Reconstruction]
Description:
The group's final album features standout songs like Fantasy and Human-and this reissue adds a Paul Simpson extended 2009 Fantasy re-edit and a 2009 John Morales Candidate for Love reconstruction!
"Human" is a CD release by Monk, T.s. that presents a nuanced, human-centered approach to modern soul and R&B. Across its tracks, the album explores themes of vulnerability, emotional growth, and everyday struggles, combining warm grooves with intimate vocal performances. The production favors organic arrangements, melodic bass lines and smooth keys, creating a deep, immersive listening experience that works equally well for focused listening or relaxed background ambience. Listeners can expect a coherent musical journey, with songs that flow naturally into one another and a sound that feels timeless rather than trend-driven. The album is tailored to fans of refined, song-oriented black music who value mood, atmosphere and lyrical depth.
Monk, T.s. is presented here as a sophisticated artist with a clear musical vision, placing songwriting and emotional authenticity at the center. Rather than overpowering with showmanship, the performances are controlled and tasteful, highlighting phrasing, tone and a strong sense of groove. This approach makes the music accessible even on first listen, while still revealing additional layers and details with repeated plays. The project fits well into the tradition of contemporary soul artists who bridge classic influences with a modern, polished sound.
Funkytowngrooves, the label behind this CD, is known for its focus on quality black music, often placing a strong emphasis on soulful, funk and R&B-oriented releases. Their catalog typically favors well-curated projects that respect the roots of the genres while presenting them in a high-quality audio and packaging standard. With "Human," Funkytowngrooves underscores its commitment to artists and albums that offer depth, musicality and lasting replay value, appealing to discerning listeners and collectors who appreciate carefully produced soul and R&B.
