Album Review: She Moves Me by Various (1997)
Alright, let’s talk about She Moves Me. This gem from 1997 is one of those albums that sneaks up on you—like when someone slides a perfectly seasoned fry onto your plate without asking. It’s got Rock, Funk/Soul, and Blues vibes all mashed together in this UK & Europe release via A Play Collection and CMC Home Entertainment. If genres were people at a party, these three would be sharing stories over drinks while everyone else awkwardly stands around wondering how they pull it off.
Now, the tracklist? Oh man, it's stacked. But if I had to pick two tracks that stuck with me like gum under my shoe, it’d have to be “Red Light (Signals Of Love)” and “Walkin’ And Cryin’.” Let me tell ya why.
First off, “Red Light (Signals Of Love)” hits hard right outta the gate. The groove grabs you by the collar and says, “Hey, listen up!” There’s something raw about the way the guitar riffs bounce against the soulful vocals—it feels like driving through an empty highway at night with nowhere specific to go but still feeling like you're heading somewhere important. You know what I mean? Like, life doesn’t always make sense, but dang if this song doesn’t try to piece it together for you.
Then there’s “Walkin’ And Cryin’,” which just punches you straight in the gut. It’s slow, steady, and dripping with bluesy heartache. Every note feels like it was pulled straight outta some dusty old juke joint where secrets are spilled over cheap whiskey. What gets me every time is how simple yet powerful the lyrics are—they don’t need fancy wordplay to break your heart; they just do it quietly, almost politely. By the end, you’re sitting there thinking, “Wow, okay, maybe I should call my ex… or not.”
What’s wild about She Moves Me is how smooth it glides between genres. One minute you’re grooving to funky basslines, the next you’re lost in melancholic blues. It’s kinda like flipping channels late at night and realizing each station somehow fits into the same weird dream you’re having. Tracks like “Basin Street Blues” remind you why classic blues will never die, while tunes like “B.B. Boogie” bring enough energy to wake up even the sleepiest listener.
But here’s the kicker—the whole thing ends leaving you wanting more. Not because it’s too short, but because it makes you realize how rare it is to find music that feels both nostalgic and fresh at the same time. Listening to She Moves Me feels like finding an old mixtape in your attic and realizing it’s exactly what you needed today.
So yeah, give this album a spin if you want music that actually moves you—not just physically, but emotionally too. Just don’t blame me if you start walking around humming “Red Light” for days. Honestly, though, who names their label “A Play Collection,” anyway? Sounds like a kid’s toy set gone rogue. Anyway, crank it loud.
