Opensouls were a New Zealand band formed in 2001.[1] After releasing numerous vinyl EPs, the band released their critically acclaimed debut album Kaleidoscope which impressed reviewers and fans alike. While this album draws inspiration from soul, reggae, jazz & blues styles, their next album, Standing in the Rain, was made with the intent to reflect the sound and feeling of a particular musical era: late 1950s and early 1960s British and American R&B.[1] The band split up in 2011, playing their final live shows.
Band members
- Bjorn Petersen – Vocals
- Tyra Hammond – Vocals
- Jeremy Toy - Guitar
- Chip Mathews – Bass
- Steph "Cee" Brown - Keys
- Julien Dyne - Percussion
- Scott Towers - Saxophone
- Cam Allen - Saxophone
- Isaac "Aesh" Aesili - Trumpet
- Harlin Davey - Turntables
Discography
Albums
| Year | Title[2] | Label | NZ Top 40 Albums Chart[3] | Copies Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Kaleidoscope | From the Crate | 29 | |
| 2009 | Standing in the Rain | From the Crate | 8 | |
Awards and nominations
- Kaleidoscope was nominated for the Best Urban/Hip Hop album at the 2006 New Zealand Music Awards.[1]
- 'What Do You Do?’ claimed the best hip-hop song at the 2006 bNet awards.
References
- 1 2 3 Isaac Promotions (3 August 2009). "Opensouls return with new album 'Standing in the Rain' out Monday 17 August". infonews.co.nz.
- ↑ "Opensouls". Discogs.
- ↑ "Opensouls - Top 40 Albums". www.muzic.net.nz.
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