10 September 2010
thekaje.comJeremy Williams

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Anyone who has ever seen Bristol's Phantom Limb live, the vibrant power of the captivating Yolande Quartey is indescribable. Her ability to emote every intonation with each pore on her body makes even the most agile vocalist pale in comparison. However, as many great live bands have found in the past, converting an enthralling live set to record is an almost impossible feat. Thus, in a stoke of potential genius, Phantom Limb have resorted to "Live In Bristol", an 8-track collection of past recordings and live favourites. As with all Phantom Limb efforts, former Massive Attack vocalist Quartey is the star attraction. Whilst the subtle country-soul compositions would impress with any capable vocalist, Quartey lifts from the notable to the unforgettable, with one difference, the ‘live' recording allows Quartey to push past studio controls and often leaves the listener breathlessly spine tingled.