From: Jon Freer (jon-freer_at_excite.com)
Date: 2003-07-08 00:16:01
Jon Freer’s Reviews 7th July 2003.
Thanks to Mathhieu at Q-Tape and Miriam at Inca for these...
Top Rocking – Don’t Sleep (Q-Tape)
Cat No: QT 007-02. Available Now.
Top Rocking calls on UK Hip Hoppers Aspects to get his slumber deprived message across on “Don’t Sleep”. Aspects brag and boast while telling the listener to live for the moment; over bumping texturous beats, peace-making keys and a drifting bass. The instrumental lets sultry keys, individualistic beats, a helpful musical bass and tolling bells shine.
Suntrust – Rising (Cyclo/Apricot)
Promo.
Hailing from the sunnier regions of southern France, the music of Suntrust reflects their warm environment. Moving seamlessly between House, fractured beats and downbeat soundscapes, Suntrust’s debut LP shows they are comfortable in a variety of styles, and at a range of tempos. “Tomorrow Will Be Another Day” recalls the past and predicts the future over shimmering keys, wide-ranging live percussion, riding synth and an inviting live bass. “Dream World” conjures up images of a place where falling in love is free from any complications, as dancing keys, heavy clapped percussion and a lazy sax dream. “Reflexion” is a relaxing outro to the album, with serene strings, conversation snatches, down low filtered breaks and dripping keys. An accomplished premier outing from Suntrust.
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