Ever get an album, listen to it, think to yourself “man this is rad” and then forget about it for years?  I recently stumbled on one of those albums.  Asheru and Blue Black of the Unspoken Heard is not a familiar name to most, and it’s no surprise to me that many of the people I’ve talked to about this particular work are absolutely blank when I mention it.  They released Soon Come in 2001 and it went under the radar instantly.  No large label, no champagne, no flashy music videos to be replayed over and over on TRL.  Just fantastic music.  Replete with intelligent lyrics, jazzy intros, and fantastic horn sections, this is one album that demands your full auditory attention.  Listen, enjoy, and next time, bring a friend.

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