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Brown Eyed Soul back with amazing force | April 19, 2010

Finally back! After a seemingly long three years, Brown Eyed Soul has come back with a vengeance.  The groups was put on hold due to lead vocalist, Yoo Naul’s, mandatory time serving in the Korean military.  The group has a released a single album which contains two songs: Bi Kyuh Jool Ggeh (I will move) and Blowing My Mind.  The sound of the group has solidified as well.  Although Brown Eyed Soul has always stayed true to their style, the sound in this new album shows real maturation as well as a solid statement regarding the group’s integrity.  Both songs consist of a real band.  I have always adored music with a brass section, and in this album, I was more than satisfied with the use of brass.  Both songs are complemented with solid brass arrangements.  Blowing My Mind is a bit more uptempo and uses congas.  The song is a cross between old school DC go-go, with the feel of a Stylistics and the vocals of the Temptations.  The other track, Bi Kyuh Jool Ggeh has the emotional feel of a Debarge and Boyz II Men, with the instrumentation of a Lenny Williams style throwback.  Overall, the single album may contain two songs, but in this case, quality knocks out quantity. (Below is the music video to “Bi Kyuh Jool Ggeh.)