UK import
I'm a fan of singer/composer/producer/retro-guru Andy Platts and here he's gifted us another collection of neo-soul originals that somehow immediately takes me back to my primary school days. Platts even persuaded Brian Jackson to perform on the title track. Both lyrically and musically, there's a bit more gospel influence on this album than the group's previous releases and that doesn't bother me a bit (just the opposite, actually). Just sit back and let the smooth '70s sounds wash over you. Cool music for warm weather.
Online reviews:
- willwork4funk.com: "In turbulent times, Mamas Gun’s music certainly connects and is a welcome balm for the soul. Uplifting, questing, nourishing and golden, DIG! is a pure delight to experience and without a doubt their most accomplished album to date."
- soulandjazzandfunk.com (4/5): "Dip in anywhere across this 11 tracker and you’ll enjoy quality blue-eyed soul – with the emphasis on that last word.
- shatterthestandards.com: ★★★★☆
Peak on the US Billboard Top 200 chart: Did not chart
Tracks: No skips.
Personal Memory Associated with this CD: None, but I've got a strong suspicion this album will soundtrack a good chunk of my Summer 2026.
Previously revisited for the blog:
Cure The Jones (2022)
Golden Days (2018)
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