Nick Pride & The Pimptones - Ideology '2020

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“Ideology” is the new album by Newcastle/UK soul and funk
institution Nick Pride & The Pimptones, featuring the two singles
“Don’t Turn Me Loose” and “Four Leaf Clover”. The
Pimptones sound is the coming together of funk and soul, jazz and blues, disco
and dance, tightly performed with pop sensibilities and a feel for the classic.

Nick Pride formed The Pimptones back in 2007 to deliver funk, soul and jazz with
tight musical arrangements and a great live show. Since then the group has
toured Europe, recorded four albums (“Go Deep” and “Rejuiced
Phat Shake” on Légére Recordings, “Midnight Feast Of
Jazz” on Record Kicks and the self released “It’s The
Pimptones”). dabbled in various side projects and gained international
airplay and recognition. However, following “Go Deep” (2016), it was
time for the band to go through a reinvention. The Pimptones now return
refreshed and retooled. New singer and full time band member Eliza Lawson plus
an all new rhythm section now perfectly compliment the horn section, always a
Pimptones trademark.

From the more modern soul pop of “Four Leaf Clover” and “Put
It On The Record”, the disco of “Keep It In The Family”, the
organic funk of “Mama Got The Nasty Jams” to the Latin jazz of
“UNITY”, “Ideology” is not afraid to stretch out
musically. But the twelve new tacks push the envelope lyrically as well, as Nick
Pride explains: “For this album I wanted to talk about issues which mean
something to me in a way which I hadn’t tried on previous records. The
challenge is to write about equality, acceptance, feminism and social justice
whilst producing a record that’s fun to listen to.”

“Queens Are Stronger Than Kings” dreams of a world run by women
rather than our male dominated political systems. “Oh Michelle”
laments Michelle Obama’s absence from office and dares to wonder how her
government might handle today’s America. “Woke” speaks of an
individual’s awakening from antiquated oppressions and seeing an old
world with a new perspective: “This world is putting so many issues into
clearer focus right now. We all have learning to do, we can all have these light
bulb moments!” With awareness comes debate, and with debate there comes
conflict. The song “Talking Bout Love” touches on the arguments
which can follow. “Especially on social media, I see people so focused on
trying to ‘win’ the debate or trying to sound cleverer than, or
superior to, each other. This song takes a step back and asks which side of any
given argument you should want to be on by the simplest possible criteria
– are you on the side of compassion?”

Meanwhile when it’s time for a straight ahead love song, the band
delivers Northern Soul stompers “Don’t Turn Me Loose” and
“One More Tear”, bangers which would sit happily on any of The
Pimptones’ previous albums. “Gotta Shimmy” is the type of
irresistible instant funk that this band was born to play! I set myself the
challenge of writing lyrics with purpose and message but not losing the joy of
what soul music can be. Ultimately, the “Ideology” of this album is
full of optimism and hope for a better future”. 

Tracklisting:
01. Nick Pride & The Pimptones - Four Leaf Clover (4:02)
02. Nick Pride & The Pimptones - Dont Turn Me Loose (3:08)
03. Nick Pride & The Pimptones - Oh Michelle (3:51)
04. Nick Pride & The Pimptones - Queens Are Stronger Than Kings (3:04)
05. Nick Pride & The Pimptones - Mama Got the Nasty Jams (3:32)
06. Nick Pride & The Pimptones - Unity (3:38)
07. Nick Pride & The Pimptones - Keep It in the Family (4:41)
08. Nick Pride & The Pimptones - Woke (3:38)
09. Nick Pride & The Pimptones - Talking Bout Love (3:38)
10. Nick Pride & The Pimptones - Put It on the Record (4:29)
11. Nick Pride & The Pimptones - Gotta Shimmy (3:33)
12. Nick Pride & The Pimptones - One More Tear (2:57)

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