Keller Williams - Bass

http://kellerwilliams.net

http://www.myspace.com/kellerwilliams





Origine du Groupe : North America

Style : Reggae , Alternative , Reggae Jazz , Neo Roots

Sortie : 2011



By Tim Hurley from http://www.honesttune.com



Multi-faceted artist Keller Williams releases his 17th album this month, and it stays true to his one-name-album formula, this time with the appropriately titled Bass. Keller takes the reigns as
primary vocalist and bass player, and is backed by his touring reggae-funk band Kdubalicious, consisting of Jay Starling on keyboards and Mark D on drums (fellow Virginians who have worked with
Keller before as members of the reggae-tinged Transmitters). Williams may be primarily known as a guitar player, but he proves here that he is no slouch on the bass either.



His playful songwriting method and signature vocals are not much different from his previous 16 releases; however this project leans more toward jazz and reggae versus the roots, bluegrass, and
jam of most his other albums, and it benefits greatly by having accompanying musicians rather than his usual one-man-band projects.  Although this is not his first foray into leading a band
as he has done so before on previous installments such as Keller and the Keels, Keller Williams and the WMDs, The Keller Williams Incident, etc., it still marks a progression for his
ever-changing craft.



If any folks have been hesitant about getting into Keller’s music, Bass may just win them over with its accessibility and effortless flow. The airy jazz grooves heard on the excellent “The Sun
and The Moon’s Vagenda” – highlighted by Starling’s melodic piano and Mark D’s rhythmic drumming – as well as the upbeat, breezy reggae of “Positive” are smooth and extremely ear-pleasing.



His lyrical wit is strong as usual, displayed on the catchy funk number “Hey Ho Jorge” (I like my funk well-done, never rare … I eat the funk), the pop-reggae tune “Super Hot” where he rants
about the “hot chicks in the front row”, as well as the hilarious “I Am Elvis” (I like to snowboard naked in the morning, jump out of a helicopter and freeze my behind).



But aside from all the humorous lyrics and positive vibes, some of the best moments on this album happen when the trio shakes free from the anchor and jam, seemingly swimming together through
relaxing chords shown on such songs as the soft reggae tune “High” and the jazz-fusion track ”Buena”.



This album may not represent Keller’s strongest work (look to 2007′s Dream for that), but there is a certain wonderful chillness to it all. And you have to appreciate Keller’s choice to
continuously try new projects with varying styles and players. His first 10 or so studio recordings were just him and looping machines, which were becoming a bit redundant and tiresome. Over the
course of his last five albums he has gone in a different direction each time, which is welcome. He performs better as a band leader than a solo artist, this much is sure, and having the talents
of Jay Starling and Mark D along for this ride works brilliantly.



Bass is out now on SCI Fidelity.





Tracklist :

1. The Sun & Moon's Vagenda

2. 2bu

3. Hey Ho Jorge

4. I Am Elvis

5. Hollywood Freaks

6. Thinking Out Loud

7. High

8. Buena

9. Super Hot

10. Hobo Jungle

11. Positive

 

Keller Williams - Bass

http://kellerwilliams.net

http://www.myspace.com/kellerwilliams





Origine du Groupe : North America

Style : Reggae , Alternative , Reggae Jazz , Neo Roots

Sortie : 2011



By Tim Hurley from http://www.honesttune.com



Multi-faceted artist Keller Williams releases his 17th album this month, and it stays true to his one-name-album formula, this time with the appropriately titled Bass. Keller takes the reigns as
primary vocalist and bass player, and is backed by his touring reggae-funk band Kdubalicious, consisting of Jay Starling on keyboards and Mark D on drums (fellow Virginians who have worked with
Keller before as members of the reggae-tinged Transmitters). Williams may be primarily known as a guitar player, but he proves here that he is no slouch on the bass either.



His playful songwriting method and signature vocals are not much different from his previous 16 releases; however this project leans more toward jazz and reggae versus the roots, bluegrass, and
jam of most his other albums, and it benefits greatly by having accompanying musicians rather than his usual one-man-band projects.  Although this is not his first foray into leading a band
as he has done so before on previous installments such as Keller and the Keels, Keller Williams and the WMDs, The Keller Williams Incident, etc., it still marks a progression for his
ever-changing craft.



If any folks have been hesitant about getting into Keller’s music, Bass may just win them over with its accessibility and effortless flow. The airy jazz grooves heard on the excellent “The Sun
and The Moon’s Vagenda” – highlighted by Starling’s melodic piano and Mark D’s rhythmic drumming – as well as the upbeat, breezy reggae of “Positive” are smooth and extremely ear-pleasing.



His lyrical wit is strong as usual, displayed on the catchy funk number “Hey Ho Jorge” (I like my funk well-done, never rare … I eat the funk), the pop-reggae tune “Super Hot” where he rants
about the “hot chicks in the front row”, as well as the hilarious “I Am Elvis” (I like to snowboard naked in the morning, jump out of a helicopter and freeze my behind).



But aside from all the humorous lyrics and positive vibes, some of the best moments on this album happen when the trio shakes free from the anchor and jam, seemingly swimming together through
relaxing chords shown on such songs as the soft reggae tune “High” and the jazz-fusion track ”Buena”.



This album may not represent Keller’s strongest work (look to 2007′s Dream for that), but there is a certain wonderful chillness to it all. And you have to appreciate Keller’s choice to
continuously try new projects with varying styles and players. His first 10 or so studio recordings were just him and looping machines, which were becoming a bit redundant and tiresome. Over the
course of his last five albums he has gone in a different direction each time, which is welcome. He performs better as a band leader than a solo artist, this much is sure, and having the talents
of Jay Starling and Mark D along for this ride works brilliantly.



Bass is out now on SCI Fidelity.





Tracklist :

1. The Sun & Moon's Vagenda

2. 2bu

3. Hey Ho Jorge

4. I Am Elvis

5. Hollywood Freaks

6. Thinking Out Loud

7. High

8. Buena

9. Super Hot

10. Hobo Jungle

11. Positive

 

Gorillaz - The Singles Collection 2001-2011

http://gorillaz.com/weare10

http://gorillaz.com

http://www.myspace.com/gorillaz





Origine du Groupe : U.K , V.A

Style : Compilation , Alternative Fusion , Hip Hop , Electro

Sortie : 2001-2011 (2011)



By Wyndham Wallace from http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/reviews/pdhf



Think of Blur’s Damon Albarn and one thinks of Britpop, which is rather unfair, given that he’s spent the last 15 years working on projects associated with Mali (Mali Music), Iceland (the 101
Reykjavik soundtrack), China (Monkey: Journey To The West), the Democratic Republic Of Congo (Kinshasa One Two) and more. But while his former rival Liam Gallagher reduced himself to a comic
parody, Albarn found inspiration in comic art, teaming up with Tank Girl creator Jamie Hewlett to form the ‘animated pop group’, Gorillaz, in 1998. This summary of their career proves they were
no joke.



Perhaps the most striking thing about the music on offer here is how stripped down it is. The influence of dub and hip hop looms large, especially on tracks featured from their first two albums,
their self-titled debut of 2001 and its 2005 follow-up, Demon Days. These see simple instrumentation bedded down over programmed drumbeats that sounded nostalgic even at the time of release.
(Once upon a time they’d even have been described as ‘baggy’.) But Albarn’s alter ego seems to allow him to shake off concepts of indie credibility that he may otherwise have clung to, aiming
instead for the pop jugular with the simple melodies of Feel Good Inc and Clint Eastwood, whose loping gait does nothing to diminish that chorus: "I’ve got sunshine in a bag", a sly reference to
the actor’s classic The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (also the inspiration for the name of another Albarn side project, The Good, the Bad & the Queen).



Eastwood’s there again on the brilliant Dirty Harry, another shuffling beat underpinning an uplifting children’s choir until Bootie Brown takes the mike. Albarn’s social conscience is also in
evidence here, the kids singing "I need a gun to keep myself from harm", an idea echoed (obviously) in Kids With Guns. 2010’s Plastic Beach birthed four further singles, but they made less of an
impact, despite the fact that they see Albarn pursue a more commercially pop route: Superfast Jellyfish demonstrates an attractive lightness of touch, while On Melancholy Hill reflects its name
perfectly, Albarn sounding glum over a candyfloss minor-key pop classic that deserved to peak far higher than 78 in the British charts.



Sadly there’s nothing here from their iPad album, The Fall, and instead we’re given the sped-up, somewhat disorientating Ed Case/Sweet Irie version of Clint Eastwood. But that fails to distract
from the fact that Albarn has, against the odds, proven himself to be one of the most inventive of the UK’s high-profile musicians over the past two decades. Admire the riches this national
treasure has bestowed upon us. There’s plenty to smile about, though Gorillaz remain no laughing matter.





Tracklist :

1.      Tomorrow Comes Today

2.      Clint Eastwood (Original)

3.      19-2000 (Original)

4.      Rock The House

5.      Feel Good Inc

6.      DARE

7.      Dirty Harry

8.      Kids With Guns

9.      El Manana

10.     Stylo

11.     Superfast Jellyfish

12.     On Melancholy Hill

13.     Doncamatic

14.     Clint Eastwood (Ed Case & Sweetie Irie Refix)

15.     19-2000 (Soulchild Remix)



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Gorillaz - The Singles Collection 2001-2011

http://gorillaz.com/weare10

http://gorillaz.com

http://www.myspace.com/gorillaz





Origine du Groupe : U.K , V.A

Style : Compilation , Alternative Fusion , Hip Hop , Electro

Sortie : 2001-2011 (2011)



By Wyndham Wallace from http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/reviews/pdhf



Think of Blur’s Damon Albarn and one thinks of Britpop, which is rather unfair, given that he’s spent the last 15 years working on projects associated with Mali (Mali Music), Iceland (the 101
Reykjavik soundtrack), China (Monkey: Journey To The West), the Democratic Republic Of Congo (Kinshasa One Two) and more. But while his former rival Liam Gallagher reduced himself to a comic
parody, Albarn found inspiration in comic art, teaming up with Tank Girl creator Jamie Hewlett to form the ‘animated pop group’, Gorillaz, in 1998. This summary of their career proves they were
no joke.



Perhaps the most striking thing about the music on offer here is how stripped down it is. The influence of dub and hip hop looms large, especially on tracks featured from their first two albums,
their self-titled debut of 2001 and its 2005 follow-up, Demon Days. These see simple instrumentation bedded down over programmed drumbeats that sounded nostalgic even at the time of release.
(Once upon a time they’d even have been described as ‘baggy’.) But Albarn’s alter ego seems to allow him to shake off concepts of indie credibility that he may otherwise have clung to, aiming
instead for the pop jugular with the simple melodies of Feel Good Inc and Clint Eastwood, whose loping gait does nothing to diminish that chorus: "I’ve got sunshine in a bag", a sly reference to
the actor’s classic The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (also the inspiration for the name of another Albarn side project, The Good, the Bad & the Queen).



Eastwood’s there again on the brilliant Dirty Harry, another shuffling beat underpinning an uplifting children’s choir until Bootie Brown takes the mike. Albarn’s social conscience is also in
evidence here, the kids singing "I need a gun to keep myself from harm", an idea echoed (obviously) in Kids With Guns. 2010’s Plastic Beach birthed four further singles, but they made less of an
impact, despite the fact that they see Albarn pursue a more commercially pop route: Superfast Jellyfish demonstrates an attractive lightness of touch, while On Melancholy Hill reflects its name
perfectly, Albarn sounding glum over a candyfloss minor-key pop classic that deserved to peak far higher than 78 in the British charts.



Sadly there’s nothing here from their iPad album, The Fall, and instead we’re given the sped-up, somewhat disorientating Ed Case/Sweet Irie version of Clint Eastwood. But that fails to distract
from the fact that Albarn has, against the odds, proven himself to be one of the most inventive of the UK’s high-profile musicians over the past two decades. Admire the riches this national
treasure has bestowed upon us. There’s plenty to smile about, though Gorillaz remain no laughing matter.





Tracklist :

1.      Tomorrow Comes Today

2.      Clint Eastwood (Original)

3.      19-2000 (Original)

4.      Rock The House

5.      Feel Good Inc

6.      DARE

7.      Dirty Harry

8.      Kids With Guns

9.      El Manana

10.     Stylo

11.     Superfast Jellyfish

12.     On Melancholy Hill

13.     Doncamatic

14.     Clint Eastwood (Ed Case & Sweetie Irie Refix)

15.     19-2000 (Soulchild Remix)



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Volfoniq - Ernest

VOLFONIQ : Ernest (2011 Album) by Volfoniq

 

http://www.volfoniq.com

http://www.lclweb.org





Origine du Groupe : France

Style : Electro Dub , Reggae , Ragga , Dub

Sortie : 2011



Pour http://www.lclweb.org



" Ernest est le premier "vrai" album de Volfoniq. Après 7 années passées à voyager, rencontrer et échanger, produire des maxis et des remixes, le musicien pose sa fameuse casquette pour partager
avec vous 11 morceaux inspirés par ses expériences. "

LCL - novembre 2011



" Cet album est dédié à Ernest, qui m'a enseigné l'art du voyage par la pensée, et comment voir sans utiliser mes yeux.

Ernest a visité de nombreux pays sans se déplacer, découvert des cultures différentes, partagé son savoir et appris avec humilité.

Je me suis efforcé de suivre ses pas et j'ai réuni des fragments de mes expéditions, compilés dans ce carnet de voyage qui porte son nom... "

VOLFONIQ - novembre 2011 

CREDITS


+ Music : Volfoniq & many guests

+ Mastering : mildtape

+ Pochette : Mg
PLEASE CHECK ALBUM CREDITS HERE

Tracklist :

01 - Bonjour

02 - Autobahn Garten  (feat. Tribuman)

03 - Taiwan Massala  (Volfoniq meet KouChouChing and Jambassa)

04 - Magnesium  (feat. Tribuman, Control Tower and Benjamin Leska)

05 - Hypnos  (feat. Jean-Paul Sartre)

06 - Libre Comme Dub  (feat. mildtape & Ebsa)

07 - Two step A dub  (Volfoniq meet Hotdrop)

08 - Balkan Banghra

09 - L'amour est enfant dub  (Volfoniq meet Control Tower)

10 - Memori  (feat. Benjamin Leska)

11 - Au revoir

FREE DOWNLOAD

FROM NETLABEL

Volfoniq - Ernest

VOLFONIQ : Ernest (2011 Album) by Volfoniq

 

http://www.volfoniq.com

http://www.lclweb.org





Origine du Groupe : France

Style : Electro Dub , Reggae , Ragga , Dub

Sortie : 2011



Pour http://www.lclweb.org



" Ernest est le premier "vrai" album de Volfoniq. Après 7 années passées à voyager, rencontrer et échanger, produire des maxis et des remixes, le musicien pose sa fameuse casquette pour partager
avec vous 11 morceaux inspirés par ses expériences. "

LCL - novembre 2011



" Cet album est dédié à Ernest, qui m'a enseigné l'art du voyage par la pensée, et comment voir sans utiliser mes yeux.

Ernest a visité de nombreux pays sans se déplacer, découvert des cultures différentes, partagé son savoir et appris avec humilité.

Je me suis efforcé de suivre ses pas et j'ai réuni des fragments de mes expéditions, compilés dans ce carnet de voyage qui porte son nom... "

VOLFONIQ - novembre 2011 

CREDITS


+ Music : Volfoniq & many guests

+ Mastering : mildtape

+ Pochette : Mg
PLEASE CHECK ALBUM CREDITS HERE

Tracklist :

01 - Bonjour

02 - Autobahn Garten  (feat. Tribuman)

03 - Taiwan Massala  (Volfoniq meet KouChouChing and Jambassa)

04 - Magnesium  (feat. Tribuman, Control Tower and Benjamin Leska)

05 - Hypnos  (feat. Jean-Paul Sartre)

06 - Libre Comme Dub  (feat. mildtape & Ebsa)

07 - Two step A dub  (Volfoniq meet Hotdrop)

08 - Balkan Banghra

09 - L'amour est enfant dub  (Volfoniq meet Control Tower)

10 - Memori  (feat. Benjamin Leska)

11 - Au revoir

FREE DOWNLOAD

FROM NETLABEL

Dale Cooper Quartet & The Dictaphones - Metamanoir

http://denovali.com/dalecooper

http://www.myspace.com/dalecooperquartet





Origine du Groupe : France

Style : Dark Jazz , Downbeat , Electronic Ambient

Sortie : 2011



From http://denovali.com



The bizarre Dark Jazz cabaret has opened again. Finally, after years of waiting, the 2nd full length of the sophisticated experimental collective from France will be released. It features vocals
of Gaëlle Kerrien (YANN TIERSEN) and all lovers of DAVID LYNCH movies, artists like KILIMANJARO DARKJAZZ ENSEMBLE or BOHREN UND DER CLUB OF GORE and blue cigarette smoke in dark bars will exult
again.



Métamanoir sees the band shift from their smooth, minimal and instrumental landscapes on the debut record Parole De Navarre to a more lively and rich sound. Always based upon improvisation and
sound research, the solo parts of their music are now embodied by vocals.



The Quartet invited several musicians and singers to record, giving a phantomatic sound with oboe, clarinet, whitewashed drones popping out of the songs. The sheer chants of Zalie Bellacicco –
who appeared on the debut album - the deep tone of Ronan Mac Erlaine and the crystal-clear voice of Gaëlle Kerrien (Yann Tiersen's singer on his last Mute album) interlaces with the still dark
jazz of the band.



Always influenced by classic 50s cool jazz and the more contemporary noise and experimental styles, the Quartet and his guests built a dreamy card castle who swing and grow deeply rooted in
fierce strangeness of David Lynch movies.



Métamanoir has been recorded in their native Britanny country, deep west of France, a land swept by climatic inconstancy fed by wind, rain and mystery. A place which gives the music an
overwhelming but beautiful darkness.





Tracklist :

01 Une Petit Cellier

02 Eux Exquis Acrostole

03 Ma Insaisissable Abri

04 Sa Prodigieux Hermitage

05 Le Implacable Gentilhommière

06 Elle Agréable Rendez-Vous de Chasse

07 Mon Tragique Chartreuse

08 La Terrible Palais

09 Il Mélodieux Manoir

 

 

dale cooper quartet & the dictaphones - 10 june 2011, christuskirche bochum - I from thepostrock.de

Dale Cooper Quartet & The Dictaphones - Metamanoir

http://denovali.com/dalecooper

http://www.myspace.com/dalecooperquartet





Origine du Groupe : France

Style : Dark Jazz , Downbeat , Electronic Ambient

Sortie : 2011



From http://denovali.com



The bizarre Dark Jazz cabaret has opened again. Finally, after years of waiting, the 2nd full length of the sophisticated experimental collective from France will be released. It features vocals
of Gaëlle Kerrien (YANN TIERSEN) and all lovers of DAVID LYNCH movies, artists like KILIMANJARO DARKJAZZ ENSEMBLE or BOHREN UND DER CLUB OF GORE and blue cigarette smoke in dark bars will exult
again.



Métamanoir sees the band shift from their smooth, minimal and instrumental landscapes on the debut record Parole De Navarre to a more lively and rich sound. Always based upon improvisation and
sound research, the solo parts of their music are now embodied by vocals.



The Quartet invited several musicians and singers to record, giving a phantomatic sound with oboe, clarinet, whitewashed drones popping out of the songs. The sheer chants of Zalie Bellacicco –
who appeared on the debut album - the deep tone of Ronan Mac Erlaine and the crystal-clear voice of Gaëlle Kerrien (Yann Tiersen's singer on his last Mute album) interlaces with the still dark
jazz of the band.



Always influenced by classic 50s cool jazz and the more contemporary noise and experimental styles, the Quartet and his guests built a dreamy card castle who swing and grow deeply rooted in
fierce strangeness of David Lynch movies.



Métamanoir has been recorded in their native Britanny country, deep west of France, a land swept by climatic inconstancy fed by wind, rain and mystery. A place which gives the music an
overwhelming but beautiful darkness.





Tracklist :

01 Une Petit Cellier

02 Eux Exquis Acrostole

03 Ma Insaisissable Abri

04 Sa Prodigieux Hermitage

05 Le Implacable Gentilhommière

06 Elle Agréable Rendez-Vous de Chasse

07 Mon Tragique Chartreuse

08 La Terrible Palais

09 Il Mélodieux Manoir

 

 

dale cooper quartet & the dictaphones - 10 june 2011, christuskirche bochum - I from thepostrock.de

Elenika - Shot Again!

http://www.elenika-pro.ru

http://www.myspace.com/elenikamusic





Origine du Groupe : Russia

Style : Trip Hop

Sortie : 2011



From http://label.trippintherift.com



This is the Trip-Hop you all miss so much. Elenika is a bratty daughter of 'Bristol sound', who carries a shiny .45 in her Hello Kitty backpack. She spray-paints her rich-ass Trip-Hop parents'
mansion and hangs out with the 'wrong types of people'. She will give you a ride in her limo, but you may end up in a ditch at the end of the night. Her melodies are beautiful, her voice is
seductive and her lyrics are filled with sweet violence. You will either love it or hate it, there is no middle ground. And you better love, otherwise she will "kill you with a smile".





Tracklist :

1.Gun 03:37    

2.Devil Inside 03:18    

3.Are You Ready To Kill Me? 04:02

4.Come On Dance 03:36    

5.I Kill You With A Smile 04:08

6.Escape 04:17    

7.To Smoke 02:58

8.Secret (End Theme) 03:21

 

 

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Elenika - Shot Again!

http://www.elenika-pro.ru

http://www.myspace.com/elenikamusic





Origine du Groupe : Russia

Style : Trip Hop

Sortie : 2011



From http://label.trippintherift.com



This is the Trip-Hop you all miss so much. Elenika is a bratty daughter of 'Bristol sound', who carries a shiny .45 in her Hello Kitty backpack. She spray-paints her rich-ass Trip-Hop parents'
mansion and hangs out with the 'wrong types of people'. She will give you a ride in her limo, but you may end up in a ditch at the end of the night. Her melodies are beautiful, her voice is
seductive and her lyrics are filled with sweet violence. You will either love it or hate it, there is no middle ground. And you better love, otherwise she will "kill you with a smile".





Tracklist :

1.Gun 03:37    

2.Devil Inside 03:18    

3.Are You Ready To Kill Me? 04:02

4.Come On Dance 03:36    

5.I Kill You With A Smile 04:08

6.Escape 04:17    

7.To Smoke 02:58

8.Secret (End Theme) 03:21

 

 

NAME YOUR PRICE