Thoughts of You, as a phrase, might immediately associate one with feelings of love, endearment, fantasy or even obsession. These are the very sentiments that lay as cornerstones in Salvator Dragattos debut LP for Colemine Records. The allure and drama of black & white photography have always played a vital role in how Salvator (aka Joseph Reina) not only views the world but how he hears music. Parallels in film processing to his own recording methods started becoming more and more apparent as the record was being formed; Limitations in exposures rivaling limitations in tracks. Film grain and dust sediments rivaling tape hiss and dirty EQ pots. What most would consider to be imperfections, Dragatto leaned into and found inspiration.
This record is an homage to the likes of Andr Kertsz, Robert Frank, Jean-Luc Godard and Ren Groebli, whos works have impacted Dragattos world so greatly both visually and sonically.Thoughts of Youis an unabashed reflection of the noir. From the powerful thematic horn lines to the gentlest string passages, this record is a collection of themes and vignettes that explore the emotions set upon by black and white imagery.

Format / LP
Released /12/13/2024
Catalogue /CLMN12059lp-C1
Barcode / 648564355527
Artist /Salvator Dragatto
Label /Colemine Records
Genre /Funk / Soul