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The New Congress - Anguish Love & Romance
Artist: The New Congress
Producer: The New Congress
Album: Anguish Love & Romance
Label: Unsigned
Twice recognized by local alternative weekly City Pages as the best R&B artists the Twin Cities have to offer, Minneapolis-based neo-soul octet The New Congress are preparing to take their game to the next level with the Oct. 27, release of sophomore album Anguish Love & Romance. The ensemble’s Booth debut and latest single, the LP’s title track, finds lead vocalist/guitarist Aaron “Orange” Cosgrove soulfully exploring the set’s titular themes over a laid-back guitar/bass groove accented by gauzy background vocals and subdued scratches (courtesy of DJ Dudley D). Halfway through, Talib Kweli steps up to the mic to give his take on the topic in a characteristically agile guest verse, opining that “There is no love without pain and anguish.” It should come as no surprise that TNC’s funky, spacey throwback sound (similar to that of Relax (Your Mind) singer Jason Caesar) has European listeners buzzing, but could they be too far ahead of the curve to find a niche in the American mainstream? As always, Booth listeners will have the final say.
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 1622 |
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Butter, skin, velvet - Few of the words used to describe how SMOOTH this here is. Every one on here has amazing vocals over this sexy, soulful beat. My fav track of the night. Originality, people. For the grown and sexy right here, damn!
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| Posted on Sep 24, 2009 |
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this song is good like cb126405 said this for the grown and sexy right here.
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| Posted on Sep 24, 2009 |
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Slow and steady always wins the race!!
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| Posted on Sep 24, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 484 |
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wow this is smooth
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| Posted on Sep 24, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 195 |
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Enough can't be said for how SICKK this song is. It's mellow in the best kind of way, and Talib Kweli comes with such intelligent lyrics. Man, this is my new jam. I really hope this group gets signed...
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| Posted on Sep 24, 2009 |
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I been to Minneapolis already in 2002. What a boring city
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| Posted on Sep 24, 2009 |
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Dang, this is smooth. This is what my ears like to hear.
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| Posted on Sep 24, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 4267 |
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Damn!!! I don't usually get trapped in Regions/Coasts and all that sh*t but after Chi-Town, Twin Cities is wats up when it comes to feel GOOD music.
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| Posted on Sep 24, 2009 |
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We've currently got two artist making great music on the site from Minneapolis (check the Brother Ali review). I'm starting to think the Twin Cities may just be the most underrated musical city in the U.S.
As far as Love, Pain, Anguish, just some classic R&B/soul from a group that knows how to do it. The New Congress is definitely on my radar now. 
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| Posted on Sep 24, 2009 |
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i like this alot, best RnB i've heard for a while
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| Posted on Sep 24, 2009 |
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very smooth. quality track all around. production was tight
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| Posted on Sep 24, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 34 |
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smooooooth i love it
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| Posted on Sep 25, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 11651 |
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I second Nathan's feedback - Minneapolis is SO underrated . There is so much untapped talent just waiting to be discovered. Talib shines on his guest spot, but TNC take the cake.
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| Posted on Sep 26, 2009 |
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feelin this track
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| Posted on Sep 28, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 904 |
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dope track, this has mass appeal and I see no reason why it shouldnt blow up
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| Posted on Oct 26, 2009 |
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| Posted on Nov 04, 2009 |
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Wow!!! This sounds great. Very appealing, it's an easy listen. Smooth.
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| Posted on Nov 09, 2009 |
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| Posted on Nov 28, 2009 |
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