Temporarily Disconnected by 24-7 Spyz - VitaMusik

ALBUM

The 24-7 Spyz combination of soul, funk, jazz, and metal on display throughout 1995's Temporarily Disconnected is by no means a breakthrough for the group or its fans. After following Living Colour into the metal-as-practiced-by-black-musicians void, 24-7 Spyz tried mightily to not only avoid the predictable stereotypes, but also had to overcome comparisons to the one and only group that ever made a serious and successful effort at what they were also attempting. All preconceptions aside, if the particular brand of eclectic hard rock or metal that 24-7 Spyz practiced didn't sound like Living Colour -- soaring, soulful vocals laid over angular, jazz-inflected metal riffing with only occasional references to the Black Sabbath chordings from which so many Caucasian outfits draw their rhythmic influence -- then nothing did. There are some hard-driving metal standouts like "Fire and Water" and "Heart of Fire," but the almost wave-ish soft jazz of "Choose Me" -- while brilliantly executed -- would certainly confound even open-minded metal fans. The jagged musical gifts that this band possesses are on full display on this record, but Temporarily Disconnected is just too scattered to warrant a strong recommendation. ~ Vincent Jeffries

1. Dogs Come Out

Primary Artist: 24-7 Spyz; Main Performer
Vocals: 24-7 Spyz; Performer
Composer: Forrest; Composer
Lyricist: Forrest; Composer
Producer: Jimi Hazel; Production
Music Publisher: Enemy Publishing; Other

2. Outta Mind, Outta Time

Primary Artist: 24-7 Spyz; Main Performer
Vocals: 24-7 Spyz; Performer
Composer: Jimi Hazel; Composer
Lyricist: Jimi Hazel; Composer
Producer: Jimi Hazel; Production
Music Publisher: Enemy Publishing; Other

3. Fire & Water

Primary Artist: 24-7 Spyz; Main Performer
Vocals: 24-7 Spyz; Performer
Composer: Forrest; Composer
Lyricist: Forrest; Composer
Producer: Jimi Hazel; Production
Music Publisher: Enemy Publishing; Other

4. Why

Primary Artist: 24-7 Spyz; Main Performer
Vocals: 24-7 Spyz; Performer
Composer: Jimi Hazel; Composer
Lyricist: Jimi Hazel; Composer
Producer: Jimi Hazel; Production
Music Publisher: Enemy Publishing; Other

5. Body Thief

Primary Artist: 24-7 Spyz; Main Performer
Vocals: 24-7 Spyz; Performer
Composer: Forrest; Composer
Lyricist: Forrest; Composer
Producer: Jimi Hazel; Production
Music Publisher: Enemy Publishing; Other

6. Choose Me

Primary Artist: 24-7 Spyz; Main Performer
Vocals: 24-7 Spyz; Performer
Composer: Rick Scatore
Rick Skatore; Composer
Lyricist: Rick Skatore; Composer
Producer: Jimi Hazel; Production
Music Publisher: Enemy Publishing; Other

7. Heart of Fire

Primary Artist: 24-7 Spyz; Main Performer
Vocals: 24-7 Spyz; Performer
Composer: Rick Skatore; Composer
Lyricist: Rick Skatore; Composer
Producer: Jimi Hazel; Production
Music Publisher: Enemy Publishing; Other

8. Stoner

Primary Artist: 24-7 Spyz; Main Performer
Vocals: 24-7 Spyz; Performer
Composer: Forrest; Composer
Lyricist: Forrest; Composer
Producer: Jimi Hazel; Production
Music Publisher: Enemy Publishing; Other

9. Boots

Primary Artist: 24-7 Spyz; Main Performer
Vocals: 24-7 Spyz; Performer
Composer: Forrest; Composer
Lyricist: Forrest; Composer
Producer: Jimi Hazel; Production
Music Publisher: Enemy Publishing; Other

10. Agroovendee!

Primary Artist: 24-7 Spyz; Main Performer
Vocals: 24-7 Spyz; Performer
Composer: Jimi Hazel; Composer
Lyricist: Jimi Hazel; Composer
Producer: Jimi Hazel; Production
Music Publisher: Enemy Publishing; Other

11. Coose Me (For Those Who Like it Rough In The Middle)

Primary Artist: 24-7 Spyz; Main Performer
Vocals: 24-7 Spyz; Performer
Composer: Rick Skatore; Composer
Lyricist: Rick Skatore; Composer
Producer: Jimi Hazel; Production
Music Publisher: Enemy Publishing; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

11 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

44 minutes and 59 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1500x1500 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

No lyrics found

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Pop/Rock, Metal, R&B, Soul, Funk, Hard Rock, Adult Alternative

Label

Enemy Records

Music Distribution Service

Unknown

Country

Germany

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Feb 20, 1995

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

884463101517