It would be easy to lump the music of Ural Thomas and his band, The Pain, in with the soul revival movement of the past decade. What you’re hearing, however, isn’t just a revival; it’s the real thing. Since the 1960s, Thomas has been making some of the finest soul/R&B music you’ll find anywhere today. With his youthful vigor and timeless music, it doesn’t look like he’ll be slowing down any time soon. CE