Post by molotov889 on Aug 30, 2005 1:35:06 GMT -5
Got a few CDs in on Saturday as well. Took a little more time listening before reviewing this time ;D.
245- Experience[/u]
Ok, this album (Marc Panther of Globe's side project) was much better than Keiko's side project. This whole album was just so much more original than Keiko's, in my opinion. Anyway, enough comparison. On its own, this album really does have a lot of great trancey songs. A few of them remind me a lot of the songs on the Lights 2 album, with that dreamlike quality. Which is most likely why I like it so much. Also, I liked how the album came with an insert which explains the sort of "moment of inspiration" behind each song. There really isn't a single moment on this entire mini-album which leaves you wanting more at all. In fact, at this point, I can't even pick a favorite. That's how solid of al album this is. DEFINATELY pick it up if you get a chance.
Joujouka- Re-Sei[/u]
Yes, I've said it before, but I'm gonna say it again. You absolutely have to hear some of Joujouka's orignal works. This is a 2-CD set of live recording version of the songs off their first, self-titled album, and a few of the singles between that album and the next one, New Asians. Being a live recording gives a fresh perspective on the house/freestyle genre which Joujouka normally plays. In the live versions, there's a certain measure of warmth and spontaneity which is brought in. It's a really enjoyable 2-disc set that will either have you dancing or singing as much as you can keep up.
M-Flo- Beat Space Nine[/u]
I had to listen to this one a few times to get used to it. But that's mostly because I was expecting another Astromantic, in terms of style and level of excitement. As far as quality, this album is just as good as Astromantic. If you like R&B, rap, soul, and/or jazz, you will love this album, just as you would any other M-Flo album. Again, a lot of the tracks on this one are very, very original, they're just slightly more on the soul and jazz side than Astromantic was. Plus, Yoshika and Emlyi are featured in a lot of the songs on this album, so there's a little less variety than before. However, the last song on the album features Lisa, signifying a possible reuniting of the original M-Flo. Very exciting. This album really is a great album for some truly heartfelt moments as well as if you just want to lsoe yourself in some smooth melodies. Plus, the occasional splash of 80's influence makes it just a little more special to me. Favorites were Taste Your Stuff, A.D.D.P., Float 'N Flow, Hey!, and Tripod Baby.
245- Experience[/u]
Ok, this album (Marc Panther of Globe's side project) was much better than Keiko's side project. This whole album was just so much more original than Keiko's, in my opinion. Anyway, enough comparison. On its own, this album really does have a lot of great trancey songs. A few of them remind me a lot of the songs on the Lights 2 album, with that dreamlike quality. Which is most likely why I like it so much. Also, I liked how the album came with an insert which explains the sort of "moment of inspiration" behind each song. There really isn't a single moment on this entire mini-album which leaves you wanting more at all. In fact, at this point, I can't even pick a favorite. That's how solid of al album this is. DEFINATELY pick it up if you get a chance.
Joujouka- Re-Sei[/u]
Yes, I've said it before, but I'm gonna say it again. You absolutely have to hear some of Joujouka's orignal works. This is a 2-CD set of live recording version of the songs off their first, self-titled album, and a few of the singles between that album and the next one, New Asians. Being a live recording gives a fresh perspective on the house/freestyle genre which Joujouka normally plays. In the live versions, there's a certain measure of warmth and spontaneity which is brought in. It's a really enjoyable 2-disc set that will either have you dancing or singing as much as you can keep up.
M-Flo- Beat Space Nine[/u]
I had to listen to this one a few times to get used to it. But that's mostly because I was expecting another Astromantic, in terms of style and level of excitement. As far as quality, this album is just as good as Astromantic. If you like R&B, rap, soul, and/or jazz, you will love this album, just as you would any other M-Flo album. Again, a lot of the tracks on this one are very, very original, they're just slightly more on the soul and jazz side than Astromantic was. Plus, Yoshika and Emlyi are featured in a lot of the songs on this album, so there's a little less variety than before. However, the last song on the album features Lisa, signifying a possible reuniting of the original M-Flo. Very exciting. This album really is a great album for some truly heartfelt moments as well as if you just want to lsoe yourself in some smooth melodies. Plus, the occasional splash of 80's influence makes it just a little more special to me. Favorites were Taste Your Stuff, A.D.D.P., Float 'N Flow, Hey!, and Tripod Baby.
