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Murali Coryell : Strong As I Need To Be
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Soulful vocals, tight R&B-influenced songwriting and virtuosic blues-rock chops.
Genre: Rock: Classic Rock
Release Date: 2003
Strong As I Need To Be
Murali Coryell
Record Label: Muralis Music Records
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1. strong as i need to be 5:09 + MP3 $0.99
2. watching you 2:49 + MP3 $0.99
3. hi charlie, i love you charlie 4:40 + MP3 $0.99
4. you don't have to wait 4:01 + MP3 $0.99
5. change is gonna come 3:01 + MP3 $0.99
6. palestinian eyes 5:25 + MP3 $0.99
7. strange eyes 3:55 + MP3 $0.99
8. doin' it 4:39 + MP3 $0.99
9. karl rox 2:06 + MP3 $0.99
10. beautiful morning 9:15 + MP3 $0.99
11. ghana e 4:49 + MP3 $0.99
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Album Notes

"Strong As I Need To Be" released in 2003 was Murali's second CD of original songs following the debut of Eyes Wide Open" in 1995. It represents further artistic growth in songwriting and diversity of grooves. This CD contains less blues and more funk and rock elements some of which can be attributed to the players Terry Hampton on drums and Karl Allweier on bass.

Track Guide:
1) Strong As I Need To Be-soul/rock
2) Watching You-funk/rock blues
3) Hi Charlie, I Love You Charlie-song about Murali's son
4) You Don't Have to Wait-rock
5) Change is Gonna Come-upbeat take on Sam Cooke classic
6) Palestinian Eyes-written while playing Beirut, Lebanon
7) Strange Eyes-minor funk
8) Doin' It-Funk/Rock Fusion
9) Karl Rox-instrumental
10) Beautiful Morning-soul/R&B Al Green inspired mood
11) Ghana E-cover of a Willy Colon/Hector Lavoe favorite

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REVIEWS

strong as i need to be
author: kimber jackson
                            
I LOVE IT!!!!! i have played this cd to many of my friends and they were so shoched that they had not heard of him some have knew his father played jazz but everyone has really enjoyed this cd so i hope alot more order i have givemthe web site address to about 40 people and that remindes me i gotta order another well maybe two i did listen to this cd over an over on a 14 hour road trip so i think i need some more i love it an it was great keep-em comeing
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If you like American Roots Music, you'll like Murali Coryell
author: The Stoddard's Hale
                            
"Strong As I Need To Be" is Murali's third CD for as many different labels. This time out, he has released his music on his own label (Murali's Music Records). Murali's soulful vocals and stunning guitar work have led previous reviewers to label Murali Coryell "The Future Of The Blues". I think that's unnecessarily pigeonholing an artist who is creating music that will appeal to many more listeners than just the Stevie Ray Vaughanabees. If you like American Roots Music, you'll like Murali Coryell! Check him out......
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Completely enjoyable.
author: Tamara Turner, CD Baby Music Editor and Reviewer
                            
Where Rhythm and Blues meet classic rock of the 70's, this man has been a mainstay, making his mark in the Woodstock circle for years. With a voice and style as smooth and visceral as Sam Cooke and Al Green, and with a swaying style that suggests a touch of Otis Redding, Murali has crafted an album that is both a blessed trip back to the 70's as well as a welcome sound pushing through current trends. Rich in its American-grown roots, "Strong As I Need To Be" offers us a toast to the best in all of us.
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author: CD Baby
                            
Where Rhythm and Blues meet classic rock of the 70's, this man has been a mainstay, making his mark in the Woodstock circle for years. With a voice and style as smooth and visceral as Sam Cooke and Al Green, and with a swaying style that suggests a touch of Otis Redding, Murali has crafted an album that is both a blessed trip back to the 70's as well as a welcome sound pushing through current trends. Rich in its American-grown roots, "Strong As I Need To Be" offers us a toast to the best in all of us.
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