The Recession is a real entity for a lot of real people. Job loss, homelessness, protesting, and harsh political climates are immersed within our society. Many are feeling the brunt of it all. These issues have led to people feeling helpless, worthless, and lost. Yet, situations like this should actually help one focus on what is most important. The one thing that people hold onto through these hard times is love. Hence, with Love Has No Recession, Kindred Family Soul constructs the soundtrack for the struggle.

                The feeling of troubling times is conveyed throughout this composition piece. “Maybe there’s no money/for the milk and honey/and it sure ain’t funny/that kids ain’t got no where to go/and folks ain’t got nothin’ to show for…” is crooned every so sweetly by Aja Graydon as the track “We All Will Know” glides out of the speakers. “Take A Look Around”, sampling a MLK speech, reflects on “bills being sky high” and “times being hard on the boulevard”. Fatin makes sure that he sings about this struggle with conviction, gruff, and stirringly scarred vocals that illuminate with emotion. Even with BJ-The Chicago Kid and Bilal on the track, you can still get the feeling of finding hope somehow. Kindred Family Soul lets no emotions to be held back on this album.

                Yet, they believe in the power of love through remorse, retribution and overall celebration.  “Magic Happen” is all about letting love become the shelter for people, especially couples that may feel helpless. While “Sticking With You” refers to making things work, “2 Words” deal with the necessary apology for the sake of progress. Even the oddly placed, yet celebratory “Going To The Go-Go” gives in to the celebratory vibe that may be necessary in these hard times. It can be said that the album does search for a life-like balance.

                Love Has No Recession is a pretty adept album for the times that we are presently in. With interludes and instrumentals that deal with “keeping heads above water”, you get a feeling of the hardships being suffered. Still, there are those songs that work to overcome those issues. Many try to make music that take people away from their problems. Kindred The Family Soul made music to address problems head on and conquer them with the spirit of love.

 

 

By Mark A. Harris, contributing writer for STACKS Magazine