FIVE POINT PLAN: Rare

Five Point Plan

Rare

© 2002 Five Point Plan (656613672129)

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Organic funk, soul, and rare groove with smooth female vocals.

tracks

1 Solid Ground
2 Feed Your Soul
3 Second Time
4 Damn
5 Tremble
6 Sign Your Name
7 Rare
8 Love Divine
9 Why
10 Real
11 Take Me

notes

San Francisco's Five Point Plan creates a unique blend of groove and soul for the new millennium.

Vocalist Latrice Barnett sings Stevie Wonder-inspired melodies, "insinuating herself into your bloodstream like an old friend you've always had a crush on." (SF Weekly, 10/00) Backed by the ultra-groovacious rhythm section of Tim Carter (drums), Michael Cruz (bass), David Metzner (guitar), and Jordan Glasgow (keyboards).

Five Point Plan emits medium to uptempo funk infused with sensual, turn down the lights, slow grooves. They cite the Brand New Heavies, Incognito, Jill Scott, and Jamiroquai as influences, while creating a music entirely their own. The group's sound has an unrestricted ability to flow with many styles: funk, acid jazz, hiphop, and soul, as well as the occasional foray into their own brand of organic electronica.

For their second album "Rare," Five Point Plan joined forces with producer/arranger Dave Lebolt (former producer, sideman, and session player with David Bowie, Billy Joel, Power Station, Chaka Khan, and Roberta Flack). The bulk of the album was tracked live over a four day period and features several guests including Merl Saunders on Hammond B3, Latoya London, The Turtle Island String Quartet, and DJ Pause.

Recent band highlights include dates with Sade, India Arie, the Counting Crows, and Live. UK indie label Cafe de Soul will be releasing two tracks from "Rare" on their upcoming "Cafe de Soul, Vol 3" compilation.

Also, if you're digging Five Point Plan, be sure to check out Supersauce "Keep On Keepin' On." Also available on CD Baby, Supersauce features the entire FPP rhythm section!

reviews

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  • VERY NICE
    author: Petrice Clinton

    JUST CHILLING!!!

  • Luscious
    author: Gaz

    Sensual, sweet and sexy, if you only need one cd in your collection then this is the one!

  • Sweet and Sultry
    author: flybywire5

    Solid, tight, sweet, and sultry. I have enjoyed this CD as much as their first one - but I do miss the skat. Feed your Soul is my favorite. Keep up the great work!

  • Five Point Plan IS ON POINT!!!!
    author: TsVibe

    LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT!!! Brand New Heavies feel, Seek feel-AUTHENTIC and full of energy! Just when I needed it too. Second Time and Damn are Right and Exact!!! Perfect timing for real!!

  • Latrice can sing!
    author: Terry

    The best cd in my collection, undoubtedly. The smooth grooves and jazzy uplifting songs fuse perfectly with sweetly sung vocals. A must have. A pity there isn't any place locally in Australia that stocks it. Should definitely be advertised!

  • a very refreshing twist on late night chillin'.
    author: moonrakerblack@aol.com

    as a lover of good music, i must say that this is a gem. peeps....this is a must get. you'l be glad you did.

  • Refreshing
    author: Erica

    This cd is mello and smooth. Just the way I like my music.

  • Exceptional
    author: Ron

    Very nice to listen to. I am very fond of female vocals that are soothing and music that is mellow, so you win big time! I hope many people find you here and are blessed.

  • Rare good stuff
    author: SI

    This funky RnB stuff can really get you muvin. Nice blend, good stuff. Overall nice. Visit me at www.cdbaby.com/si2 . Peace....SI

  • Groove -a -licious !
    author: The Gunn

    Tasty, groove-a'licious Acid Jazz for lovers of the Brand New Heavies & Incognito. Latrice Barnett is a diva that deserves recognition ! Surprise kudos for background vocals on "Rare" by then unknown (2002) American Idoler, Latoya London !

  • real music...
    author: MOTIF

    good stuff...nice ...laid back ...acoustic music...

  • author: CD Baby

    NEO-SOUL! Organic funk, soul, and rare groove with smooth female vocals in the style of Erykah Badu, Stevie Wonder, and Jamiroquai. They go from gospel-imbued jazz to drum-n-bass tinged pop, redefining and reshaping the term "neo-soul" to fit their needs. This San Francisco group has got it all goin' on and are quite popular, so catch this CD before it's in next year's Grammy awards.

  • sexy , smooth and soothing
    author: music angel

    This CD has a very calming influence, great for getting in the mood....if you get my drift

  • Excellent!
    author: Lotte / Holland

    Good CD! Nice music and tastfull voices!

  • DO NOT SLEEP ON THIS!!!
    author: Nyle

    From the very first note this album keeps your attention! Latrice Barnett's voice is like bliss and mesmerizes from track to track. Favorite picks are tracks 3,6 and 7. If you like music with mellow moods and warm soul pick this up.

  • Wonderfully summer-y
    author: Rene

    This CD is great listening music for warm days. Latrice Barnett's voice is very pleasant and the band lays down a relaxed soundtrack. I am totally in love with Sign Your Name, probably because I am at crossroads in my life right now.

  • Finally, a CD that is worthy of playing in your home.
    author: Starman

    A wonderful CD, you should play this for all and any one who loves music. Too bad, top Forty radio has to miss out on this.

  • ON POINT!!!
    author: LeVar

    The title speaks for it self . This kind of music is real hard to find. It's good to see that the vibe from the Brand New Heavies and Incognito is still around. Please keep banging out the good music

  • Very similar sound to what the Brand New Heavies used to do, better than alot of
    author: Ray Lewis
  • GREAT!
    author: CDUBB

    I Feel as if you guys picked up where the "Brand New Heavies" left off! I LOVE THIS CD!

  • author: Rasheen

    This is hot!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm looking forward to more CDs from you. Keep up the good work.

  • What a wonderful breeze of fresh air. Five Point Plan brings a very refreshing &
    author: Bobby Cavaness-NuDance Groovz Recordz,Inc.

    The Production & crisp songwriting & arrangements make this CD a must have!! If you're looking for music that will not only comfort you after a long day at the office, as well as soothe the soul...get with this wonderful, & refreshing product. Enjoy! B.C.

  • WOW! I Love Five Point Plan!
    author: S. DeLane

    I've had my "Rare" CD for nearly a week and it hasn't come out of my car stereo yet-I love it! If you haven't gotten it yet, what are you waiting for. If you like music for your soul you are sure to love Five Point Plan's "Rare". Thanks guys for riding around Nashville with me! You are great.

  • EXTRAORDINARY INSPIRATED !!!
    author: Funkygirl

    It's so good to discover a band with such a fresh and good sound !!! Need urgently to talk about it and made a review for the website I wrote on !!! Can't wait to heard their third cd now !!! Go on and buy it : it's simply PURE TALENDED !!!

  • EXTRAORDINARY INSPIRATED !!!
    author: Funkygirl

    It's so good to discover a band with such a fresh and good sound !!! Need urgently to talk about it and made a review for the website I wrote on !!! Can't wait to heard their third cd now !!! Go on and buy it : it's simply PURE TALENDED !!!

  • tastefully smooth and refreshing.......
    author: Nylah Raine

    This CD is very tasty so tasty you just want to savor every moment of its flavor... keep giving us the good vibes...a must, have in your CD collection to ride to...to relax to or just vibe to. peace.

  • "The timing couldn't have been better for the release of Five Point Plan's secon
    author: Jason Birchmeier

    The timing couldn't have been better for the release of Five Point Plan's second album, Rare, in 2002. The album fit right alongside the myriad other neo-soul albums flooding the market around this time, released in the wake of huge-selling albums and Grammy nominations (and wins) by Alicia Keys and India Arie. Despite the glut of neo-soul albums on the market at the time, the sudden interest in good old-fashioned soul music with a contemporary, urban edge no doubt worked in Five Point Plan's favor. And yes, the group caters to the neo-soul crowd on Rare. "The tight arrangements and earthy playing of Five Point Plan's musicians -- Jordan Glasgow (keyboards), Tim Carter (drums, percussion), Michael Cruz (bass, background vocals), and David Metzner (guitar) -- that characterized the group's self-titled 1999 debut are still here, as are lead singer Latrice Barnett's sultry vocals. However, the group adds extra flavor to the mix, incorporating a roster of guest musicians -- most notably Merl Saunders on Hammond B-3 on "Take Me" -- who expand Five Point Plan's standard sound. These additional musicians help make Rare a much more dynamic and engaging album than the first Five Point Plan release; no two songs here sound alike. Overall, Rare finds the group moving forward, inching closer toward excellence without forsaking the attributes that made Five Point Plan such a wonderful group in the first place.

  • ...the hypnotic cadence of lead vocalist Latrice Barnett
    author: SF Weekly

    The most blatant aspect of Five Point Plan's appeal is the hypnotic cadence of lead vocalist Latrice Barnett. Listen a few minutes longer and the unobtrusive yet delectable rhythm section becomes apparent, the whole mix spiked with undertones of electronica. Five Point Plan's new album "Rare" goes down smoothly, due in large part to Barnett's talented vocal chords, which have a Sade-with-an-edge quality.

  • AWESOME!!!
    author: Michelle

    AWESOME! AWESOME! AWESOME! You can't keep your feet still while listening to this!

  • Great stuff, a breath of fresh air in today's market
    author: Barry Titone

    Great stuff, a breath of fresh air in today's market of sugar coated R&B , this is for REAL!!!

  • What???????
    author: Jrides

    Man this is so ill. I just cant believe it. Ridiculous. There should be a law against music this good. I have to get a copy for my girl. Keep doin ya thing.

  • good sound
    author: No_limit50

    nice and diverse

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