Search - Hossam Ramzy :: Egyptian Rai

Egyptian pop with oriental touch but no musical style

04/10/1999

(1 out of 5 stars)

"Don't be fooled into purchasing this album if you are a fan of Algerian Rai. The music is typical of Egyptian pop music and belly dancing rhythmes and isn't one of Hossam Ramzy's best albums. A very redundant collection of tunes taken from various musical styles all over the middle east but specifically from Egypt and Gulf countries. Frankly, I've heard better Egyptian and Arabic music; avoid Egyptian Rai like the plague."

Upbeat funky and loose

jamie anderson | 03/27/2000

(4 out of 5 stars)

"The moods of each tune are distinct from each other but the overall feel of most of this album is buoyant full-on party time... the rhythms are bouncy and the musicians generally play with a lot of attack. There's also some very tasty improvised solos. For example the aud introduction to track 2 is just sooo soulful. In a nutshell: funky tunes and riffs, a variety of rhythms, moods, and styles, with lots of complexity which is nevertheless easy to listen to and rewards repeated listenings. Sound quality is very good with lots of separation between the instruments without sounding too analytical. In fact the sound is quite gutsy. I loved it."