Dear AJlist,
In light of recent mudslinging going 'round I thought it might be
nice to offer a listening recommendation.
Charles Webster, whom I've heard has been producing deep house over
the last ten or so years under various pseudonyms (Love From
SanFransisco) has put together an absolutely stunning LP called 'Born
on the 24th of July'.
It's on Peacefrog in the UK and Statra in the US. Shouldn't be
difficult to find.
What it's like:
Lush, atmospheric, sensuous, alluring.
Totally pleasing for a concentrated listen or for background music.
After I bought it I played it end to end at least twice a day for two
weeks. For the volume of music I buy, I'd nearly call that addiction.
Everyone that I've exposed to it runs out to buy it... So...
Frankly, I'm at a loss for comparisons that would do the album
justice. It doesn't stick to one genre, hopping from downtempo synth
wash tunes to deeper house. Strong vocals throughout, but they're
primarily atmospheric. About five different vocalists, but they all
fit together in such a way that it has a totally integral feel, no
incongruities.
It's a 'zone' record. Beautifully personal, it owes nothing to genres
or stylistic gestures - it seemed like after making house tunes for
so long, Mr. Webster had something to get off his chest, and the
results are completely sublime. Particularly the second half of the
album.
Anyhow, has anybody else heard this LP? Have anything to add to my fumblings?
I'll give it the strongest approval I can. Go listen and enjoy.
Cheers,
.aaron shinn
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