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}} ''Stone Rollin'' is the fourth studio album by American recording artist Raphael Saadiq, released on March 25, 2011, by Columbia Records. Recording sessions for the album took place at Blakeslee Recording Company in Los Angeles during 2009 to 2010. Inspired by the loud, raw sound of his live performances, Saadiq worked with recording engineer and long-time collaborator Chuck Brungardt to produce a grittier, more aggressive sound for the album. Primarily performed by Saadiq, ''Stone Rollin'' expands on the traditional soul music style of his previous 2008 album, ''The Way I See It'', with an homage to rhythm and blues, incorporating styles such as funk, blues, and rock music. Music writers have noted the album for its stylistic breadth, groove-based compositions, contemporary detail, varied subject matter, and incorporation of the Mellotron keyboard. Initially released in Europe, the album charted in several other countries before reaching number 14 on the US ''Billboard'' 200. It was Saadiq's highest-charting release there and produced four singles, including the US R&B hit "Good Man". ''Stone Rollin'' received general acclaim from music critics, who praised its traditional influences, musical eclecticism, and Saadiq's songwriting. Saadiq promoted the album with a concert tour spanning from March to August 2011. == Background == In 2008, Saadiq released his third album ''The Way I See It'',〔Staff (April 4, 2011). (Raphael Saadiq Releases Stone Rollin' ). RTTNews. Retrieved on November 20, 2012.〕 which featured 1960s Motown Sound-inspired songs with traditional soul music influences.〔Britton, Jack (March 2011). (A Modern Throwback ). ''EQ Magazine''. Retrieved on November 20, 2012.〕 The album was also an exemplary release of the "classic soul revival" during its peak at the time,〔Herman, Max (March 30, 2011). (Interview: Raphael Saadiq ). ''Illinois Entertainer''. Retrieved on November 20, 2012.〕〔Hague, Brittany (March 24, 2011). (Raphael Saadiq Live at SXSW | Brix Picks – Albums ). Brix Picks. Retrieved on November 20, 2012.〕 a music scene marked by similarly retro-minded work from mainstream artists such as Amy Winehouse and Adele, independent acts such as Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings and Mayer Hawthorne, and older artists making comebacks such as Al Green and Bettye LaVette.〔Herrington, Chris (October 23, 2008). (Reemerging Soul | Music ). ''Memphis Flyer''. Retrieved on November 20, 2012.〕〔Sullivan, James (March 8, 2010). (SXSW Keynote Speaker Smokey Robinson Leads a Soul Revival in Austin ). Spinner.com. Retrieved on November 20, 2012.〕 In promoting the album, Saadiq broadened his audience demographic and expanded as a touring artist,〔 playing various music festivals throughout Europe and the United States.〔Press Here (January 6, 2011). (Raphael Saadiq Announces Details of New Studio Album! – Raphael Saadiq ). Press release. Retrieved on November 20, 2012.〕 Along with the musical aesthetic of the album, Saadiq himself adopted a vintage soul image, donning old-fashioned attire and performing traditional R&B dance moves at shows.〔〔 His touring also inspired his approach for ''Stone Rollin'',〔 as he considered the louder, raw sound and general feeling of performing live.〔Thomas, Rich (March 23, 2011). (Raphael Saadiq– Stone Rollin ). Red Bull GmbH. Retrieved on November 20, 2012.〕 Saadiq has said of his creative intentions with the follow-up, "I’ve never shut my ears to anything, really. It’s not like I’m always looking for things, either, but I can’t close my ears to any music. Any guitar, any drums, any rhythm section— I’ve always been open to those things, trying to understand what makes them work in a song".〔 He was influenced by early rock and roll artists such as Chuck Berry and Bo Diddley,〔Lewis, Pete (April 2011). (Raphael Saadiq: Putting the cool in ol' skool ). ''Blues & Soul''. Retrieved on November 20, 2012.〕 and has cited blues musician Howlin' Wolf as an influence on the album's sound, which he described as "bluesy" and "harder" than that of his previous album,〔Murphy, Keith (March 15, 2011). (Raphael Saadiq Readies 'Stone Rollin'; Jams With Mary J. Blige ). TheBoomBox. Retrieved on November 20, 2012.〕 with more aggressive tempos. In an interview for ''BULLETT Magazine'', Saadiq explained his idea of the album's title, stating "''Stone Rollin'' basically symbolizes the action of throwing dice and taking chances with life. That's what I've done my whole career—taking chances with different styles of music and making choices that other people would be afraid to take. ''Stone Rollin'' means I'm going all the way out there this time". 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Stone Rollin'」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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