Shaun Rider and company are at it again again, more positive, more obnoxious, and as contagious as ever. Almost as rockus as a gospel record, these Mancusians have tons of call and response lyrics, on a bed of Beastie Boy style arrangements, and for their sake fortunately forsake to use of those heavy Prodigy style electronic punches nd prod. The songs are deliciously psychedelic in a fashion that originated with 60's style garage or college rock, threaded its way through new wave pioneers like the Fleshtones, and became a staple of the hip-hop chorus shout outs. Although we all can't be in a rock band and party everyday, it's rewarding to know someone is taking care of the job.
MusicianNicole DuffellWednesday, 12 November 2008 | Darren Ho Don't say "sax in the city" to Nicole Duffell. She may be a pretty gal, but tell her that she's hot, sexy, pretty and beautiful without additional qualifiers, and she'll give you a look that can freeze your ass off,... Click to Continue...
DeejaysDJ Pierre RavanSunday, 09 November 2008 | Jeffree BenetPierre Ravan, the force behind Spiritual House, has been playing in clubs around the world for more than a decade, in some of the most renowned clubs, alongside greats like Erick Morillo, Junior Sanchez, Deep Dish, Paul Van Dyke and many others. Click to Continue...
Sounds likeGROOVERIDER Mysteries of FunkThursday, 20 November 2008 | Keith Kirchner
Mysteries of Funk is an astonishingly accomplished and daring debut album that succeeds in evoking feelings of such legendary black music innovators as Miles Davis, Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye. The jungle legend and his partner in crime Optical,... Click to Continue...
Sounds likeLO FIDELITY ALL STARS How to Operate with a Blown MindWednesday, 19 November 2008 | Keith Kirchner
LISTEN-Probably the weakest I've heard on the UK's leading Big Beat label. It seems a bit early for early 90's retro, alla Shaman and Stone Roses with more electronics and even triter spoken monologues full of unneccesary... Click to Continue...