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Soul Purpose / Press

“Soul Purpose: Free My Freedom The gritty bass, twinkling percussion, and grungy drum kit beckons the music of The White Stripes. However, the vocals represent a bit of swing or ska characterizations and the wild guitar-playing is choppy in a punk-rock sort of manner. Though, the guitar wails a bit long on some notes, which suggests a slight blues or Southern rock attitude.”

“Soul Purpose – Free My Freedom Soul Purpose gets radical on “Free My Freedom”, generating a sound that is disjointed and raw, and ultimately highly entertaining. The recitation of The Pledge of Allegiance, while supporting the theme, is an awkward transition. This song works mostly because Soul Purpose takes a devil may care attitude and lets it all hang out. The guitar licks are deliciously hot, and the untethered feel of the arrangement absolutely rocks. (3.5/5)”

“Soul Purpose – Free My Freedom Riding a bass line and rhythm that borrows from the Iggy Pop classic, “Lust For Life,” “Free My Freedom” soars off in its own direction under the guidance of Soul Purpose. The roaring guitar distinctively rips through the entire song, accompanied by a slamming rhythm section. The lyric takes some interesting turns, incorporating the use of “The Pledge of Allegiance” and “The New Colossus.” The delivery of it is the best part though, with a vocal performance that can go from melodic, to spoken word, to a controlled scream with effortless ease.”

"An amalgamation of genres, this CD pulls from a plethora of influences to create a groove that the band calls 'Banana Bread For Your Soul'."

“YOU WENT INTO THE STUDIO.EXCELLENT WORK GUYS, SOUNDS A BIT SPIN DOCTORS MIXED WITH JOHN MAYER. VERY TIGHT AND TIDY. "I LOVED IT" Reviewed by: jdsoundworx from Melbourne, Victoria, Australia [flag]”

“This is a groovy little number. Can really swing with it. The lead vocals are dynamic and believable. I like the harmonies in the chorus. The song itself is catchy and not too long. Makes you want to hear it again.”

“The nine-minute-plus track that closes the disc, "Yahweh," is particularly impressive, a weighty reggae groove that fades into an extended hand-percussion coda. 3 stars”

“ “Big Mouth” and “I Need Your Love” seem to be very modern rock radio friendly. The reggae sound in “Cool Ya Down” takes the band in a different direction, the same with “Yahweh”. “Joy” definitely shows influences by The Outlaws.”

Col. Tamar Alexia Fleishman - Southern Fried Magazine

“Still, the guys of Soul Purpose know they might not look the part of Stereotypical reggae rockers. “We come into a concert situation, and people are skeptical—as they should be,” begins Al, “but when they hear it, they’re immediately converted”

Jake Paine - Skope Magazine