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Reggae-jazz-electronica, three words you don't often find together. And
after three tours back to back, (one in libraries, one headliner, and one
supporting Amy Winehouse,) here comes the album, that I've been excited
about.
The opening track, isn't bad. "The Street Where You Live," is,
well, as I said, not bad. But it really isn't anything special, and contrasts
quite strongly with the live performance, when I remember wanting to just
dance the night away.
Track two, "Brave The Cold," ah mate, this is more like it.
A combination of the electric drums and funky basslines make for a combination
that would even get Steven Hawkins doing the twist. Over the truly groovable
music, comes a strong vocal line provided by that of Mr Hudson, and backed
up by Joy Joseph, one member of "The Library," who also plays
the steel pan drums.
The new single "Too Late Too Late" is track three. There's a
reason it was chosen as a single, lets put it that way.
Track four, another promising one, is a comical slow number about an unlucky
man, "Everything Happens To Me." More of an interlude than a
song really, but it's still good. Backed up with atmospheric pianos, a
basic rhythm, and the sound of rain, ah, bliss.
It's not until track eight that we meet my personal favourite, and another
real gem of a song. "Ask The DJ" is a great song, where the
vocals lead the song through the verses, and the music really kicks in
and makes the song through the catchy chorus.
"One Specific Thing" blends steel pan drums, with simultaneous
piano, a crazy sound indeed. Another simple yet funky electronic beat
backing up, and that came vocal that leads every song. That same, amazing
talent, awesome sound. So laid back, yet so perfect. And then for the
chorus, it's handed over to Joy, for a beautiful few lines.
All in all, it's a good CD actually. It's weird, after listening once
and flicking through, I was planning to write a review based on disappointment.
However, closer inspection has meant that I've fallen in love with many
songs, and I'm actually very impressed. It's better live, but then most
bands are, but still, yeah, good times.
4/5
Review by Thom |
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Mr Hudson (vocals, occasional guitar)
Maps Huxley (Bass)
Wilkie Wilkinson (Drums)
Joy Joseph (steel-pan, vocals)
Torville Jones (the piano-forte) |
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1. The Streets Where You Live
2. Brave The Cold
3. Too Late Too Late
4. Everything Happens To Me
5. Cover Girl
6. Two By Two
7. Bread & Roses
8. Ask The DJ
9. Picture Of You
10. One Specific Thing
11. Ghost
12. Upon The Heath |
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- Top Cheese
- Brilliant
- Pretty damn good
- Ok I guess
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What Was That? |
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