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Chieli Minucci
Released 1996

Cacoutra
00:00
8 plays

Reunion
05:06
76 plays

Leilani
05:47
69 plays

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songs

- 1
- Big Sky Country
- 04:57
- 138 plays

- 2
- Renaissance
- 05:28
- 181 plays

- 3
- Cause We've Ended as Lovers
- 05:01
- 269 plays

- 4
- Come as You Are
- 05:17
- 259 plays

- 5
- Anything and Everything
- 04:54
- 381 plays

- 6
- Shine
- 04:30
- 162 plays

- 7
- In Your Arms
- 07:21
- 118 plays

- 8
- Spirit
- 00:00
- 56 plays

- 9
- The Sun Will Always Shine
- 04:52
- 63 plays

- 10
- Cacoutra
- 00:00
- 8 plays

- 11
- Leilani
- 05:47
- 69 plays

- 12
- Mixomelodia
- 00:00
- 48 plays

- 13
- Reunion
- 05:06
- 76 plays

- 14
- Faith
- 04:24
- 126 plays

album review

The founding Special EFX member and guitarist established his own identity as a solo artist with Jewels, which balanced fusion, funk, acid jazz, and the type of fiery playing the New York native is known for in his live performances. Renaissance finds him returning to his smooth rock/jazz roots, evoking the classic, exotic Special EFX imagery in romantic exploration of his most heartfelt emotions. Whereas the first CD's intention seemed to give listeners a peek at a wide array of Minucci's stylistic capabilities, this one focuses more on atmosphere, vibe, romance, and seduction. Minucci's exuberant musical tales grab hold from the opening strains of "Big Sky Country," which blends a soulful, percussive hip-hop groove with atmospheric synth hypnosis and his trademark soaring guitar lines. Another key track is a cover of Stevie Wonder's "Cause We've Ended As Lovers," given here a bluesy, Stevie Ray Vaughn-type reading as a lush, haunting slice of melancholy. There are a lot of twists and turns, but Minucci shows that he can make strong emotional points without a lot of fanfare on the lush acoustic guitar-led closer "Faith." ~ Jonathan Widran, All Music Guide