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Whether he's delivering soul-stirring ballads or upbeat anthems, Stone's performances are always filled with passion and authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"apart","title":"Apart","description":"\u003cp\u003eSince making his full-length debut in 2010, Allen Stone has built a devoted following on the strength of his deeply reflective yet wide-eyed and radiant form of soul music. On his new album \u003ci\u003eApart\u003c\/i\u003e, the Washington-based singer\/songwriter reimagines some of his most beloved songs to date, stripping each lavishly arranged track back to the very essence of its creation. Not only an ideal showcase for his powerfully emotive voice, the result is a testament to the magic within Stone’s artistry: a profound understanding of music’s potential to imprint upon our lives, and a commitment to creating the kind of songs that endlessly impart wisdom and comfort and undeniable joy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeaturing 11 songs culled from his last three albums—and one exquisite Bob Marley cover—\u003ci\u003eApart\u003c\/i\u003e kicks off with the dreamy rumination of “Unaware.” In a departure from the lush and eclectic arrangement of the original (a cut from his 2011 self-titled sophomore effort), the track unfolds in sparse acoustic guitar work that sweetly heightens its mood of aching frustration. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne of the most breathtaking moments on \u003ci\u003eApart\u003c\/i\u003e, “Bed I Made” finds R\u0026amp;B star Alessia Cara joining Stone for a serendipitous duet. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll throughout \u003ci\u003eApart\u003c\/i\u003e, the simplicity of each song affirms Stone’s gift for drawing immense power from the most nuanced expression. 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Allen continues to draw inspiration from '70s funk and soul with current flexes, sitting amid D'Angelo in its sultrier moments, Stevie Wonder at its most melodic and the production of Mark Ronson at its most modern. The album features the most personal, lushly produced and gorgeously performed songs of his career. \u003ci\u003eBuilding Balance\u003c\/i\u003e was largely written in a cabin in the Washington state woods and recorded at Sound Emporium Studios in Nashville with three producers: the acclaimed British artist Jaime Lidell, Grammy-winning producer Nasri, and Jeremy Most (Emily King). The album is a textured amalgam of R\u0026amp;B and soul, a result of several personal co-writing sessions, collaborations with Emily King and Theo Katzman \/ Joey Dosik of Vulfpeck, and lyrics by Allen. Equal parts sentimental (\u003ci\u003eBrown Eyed Lover, Consider Me\u003c\/i\u003e) and replete with nostalgic funk (\u003ci\u003eBack to the Swing, Sweaters\u003c\/i\u003e), Allen's third album shows an artist who has grown into his own and learned to balance and appreciate all parts of his life: the vices of the past and the gifts of the present, career and family, the brilliant highs and discouraging lows. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ATO","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50498504098123,"sku":"1076351","price":5.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/68886907-a7d2-4ad2-9344-625d16442432_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727749091"},{"product_id":"mystery-3","title":"Mystery","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhile working on his next studio album Allen Stone realized he had enough material for multiple records, and thus the 7-song Mystery E.P. was born. 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