From: Velanche (mail_at_urbanlandscapesshow.com)
Date: 2004-02-19 21:45:16
I've enjoyed Zero 7's "Simple Things" album very much when it was first
released, even owning the vinyl. I hear the new one sounds very similar
to the first, so looking forward to hearing tunes from it.
Got the David Borsu EP in early January and he shows promise with his
work. I'm looking forward to his full-lengths coming this year from
Wha?Roots and Counterpoint.
I'm very down with the Clara Hill album. I've read in some quarters that
some thought that it was trying to do too many things at once, but I've
thought that it was nice production that complimented Hill's talent. I
didn't bother to overanalyze it; I've just merely enjoyed it.
I agree with Dirk that Alison Crockett's long-player needs to find a
bigger home here and get picked up by a major. I have to say kudos to
Simon and Dom from Wah Wahs for giving her the break she needed. Also
check out the 12" with a dope Yam Who remix of "UR" and a fabulous tune
on the flip called "Alive" (a bit extended from the album version).
You'd do well to check out Canton's EP when it comes out on Citrona.
It's super funky and filled with attitude and spunk. It's the best EP
I've heard from the label and ups the ante. All of the tracks, including
the Deela remix, go from strength-to-strength.
I know this came out awhile ago, but I've just received a copy last week
of Switchstance's "Fantastic Freeriding 2" compilation. I've found it
superior to the first one, and Tom from the label even went so far to
say that the album has less of an emphasis on the samples and more on
the music. So cool deal for that!
I can go on and on with music that I feel will make 2004 a year to keep
watch. Quant has a great new album that should be out next week that
takes his Funkster sound wide; the Fort Knox Five's "The Brazilian
Hipster" EP is rocking my world (but check out the "Blowing Up The
Barrio" one too); and don't sleep on Perry Hemus's "Rhodesmode"
full-length...it's the real deal.
I will have a bit more when the circular for my radio show comes out
tomorrow...loads of reviews to come.
What others are y'all feeling?
Velanche
P.S.: I KNOW that some of you have this, but what's the scoop on the
Danger Mouse album that is no longer (legally, anyways) in circulation?
What are your thoughts?