From Blipvert Sent Fri, Nov 21st 1997, 05:49
From Blipvert Sent Fri, Nov 21st 1997, 05:49
21st Century Soul wrote: > I just picked this up over the weekend and i've got to say i'm completely > astounded...this is one of those seminal albums that's looked back upon as > true innovation (anyone disagree?) Just listened to it tonight and I am in total agreement. It is written inmodal music patterns with uncommon time signatures in the tradition of jazz and funk jazz. In no way do I mean that this is a retro piece. It kicks mad props to the Blue Note camp, Hancock and more but the vibe is very contemporary. This is no Jenkinson outing, though. The beats are more down beat, hip-hop and jazz than d&b. This album has no fear of diversity, either. You could file this in the new jazz school but it in no way relies on the artists that we know for it's direction. I recommend it to anyone that is unafraid of music without the safety net of idm and drum & bass catch phrases. My pick for album of the year. One step above Luke Vibert's Big Soup. This will be a classic next month.