Search - Recloose :: Hiatus on the Horizon

Great...

mondo | LA, CA | 08/11/2006

(4 out of 5 stars)

"This album seems a little more played down than it's predecessor. 'Cardiology' was an album that stretched songs out and played with build ups significantly more. So my only gripe would be there isn't enough of that this go round. That, however, is a minor complaint. The downtempo tracks really shine on this. He definitely makes use of the space available to work with...stretching samples and bass lines that really shine on these numbers, especially with headphones. Bringing a bit of electro, funk and jazz. "Still Beyond Me" is a great example and one for the repeat button. Aside from Hollie Smith's great vocal the beats, keys, guitar licks and horns are a real treat. The house tracks that are good are A+. The album opener "Landed" is such a slice of funk that you can't help but wanna crank it up. It ranks up there with his "Soul Clap 2000" track from the Spelunking ep. Joe Dukie does a great job on the first single "Dust". Chicoine's love for jazz really shines through on his take of 'Makutu Man'. 'Mana's Bounce' even flaunts a little Ska. The album closer 'Why I Otta' is great track and return to the stretched out production of the past. It's a substantial trek through latin percussion, bass line, horns and a tweaked vocal that shows deft skills at gradually building a track. The album definitely grows on you the more you listen. While I don't think its superb it's still pretty damn refreshing!! Makes me look forward to his next release. You know he's got a lot more to offer."