Album DescriptionThird album for Italian act, following ‘Subterranean Modern’ & ‘Numero Deux’ & multiple appearances on the most important atmospheric-downtempo compilations. 13 tracks (plus two videos) drawing inspiration from jazz, Africanism, hip hop, house, & soul. Guests include Soul Patrol from Compost & Anna Clementi (the voice of G-Stone’s Tosca project). Digipak. Guidance Recordings. 2003. . . . More >>
The more I listen to this album, the more I like it.
Yes – it is very good. This is the soundtrak to the movie based on my life. Doesn’t disappoint.
The first track (tunnel) is overpowered with what sounds like a child playing the same short tune over and over on a toy piano. The second track (la citta nuda) is just barely more tolerable because the piano sound is not as prominent. The third track gets better and then the rest are better still. The two advertised videos are either not there or at least not recognized by Windows Media player, Real One Player, and Quicktime.
Rating: Fourteen cigarette cases The skinny: Italians proffer up some beboppy-cool jazzy (sans Jeff) beats over ’50s lounge singing. It’s the perfect background noise for your next upscale dinner party. This time, let the mint julep Jell-O shots congeal for at least 15 extra minutes, unless you want them to be consumed runny. If you liked this album, you’d like: James Bond soundtracks, dressing down in your Armani, the occasional Quaalude with dinner. Who else likes this album? People unaware of K-Mart, Arby’s and single dollar bills. What does your high school music teacher think? Armani? More like “our money!” HA! Was that my first joke? No? Damn it! Did we listen to this? We would have if Men’s Wearhouse hadn’t denied us a damn tuxedo rental. Tantalizing tidbits: We really hope the song title “Prigionieri del Deserto” translates to “I have eaten so many deserts, I appear to be pregnant. “
Honestly, this CD is very sensual and intoxicating. If you have wondered what music goes well with sex, try this. The music itself is very soft and flows well, and the occasional vocal does enough to spice up the sound. 5 stars no doubt