Lani Hall - Sun Down Lady (1972) [Hi-Res]

After the commercial failure of Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66's folk-rock opus Stillness, longtime vocalist Lani Hall left the group to pursue a similar approach as a solo act. Produced and arranged by husband Herb Alpert, Sundown Lady is a sublime meditation on folk, funk, and the ties that bind them. The slinky, sun-kissed opener, "Love Song," perfectly establishes the album's mood and scope, marrying Hall's intimate vocals with breezy acoustic guitar and a thick, slow-percolating bassline. Alpert's nuanced production underscores the soulful, supple grooves that push the luminous melodies in new and unexpected directions. A minor classic in desperate need of a digital-era reissue.

Tracklist:
01. Lani Hall - Love Song (3:11)
02. Lani Hall - Tiny Dancer (4:07)
03. Lani Hall - How Can I Tell You (2:58)
04. Lani Hall - You (4:02)
05. Lani Hall - Ocean Song (3:43)
06. Lani Hall - We Could Be Flying (3:56)
07. Lani Hall - Come Down in Time (3:40)
08. Lani Hall - Sun Down (3:31)
09. Lani Hall - Vincent (5:58)
10. Lani Hall - Wherever I May Find Him (1:54)