Positive Reviews

Hi guys! In today's episode, I would like to take you back to 2003, when we still were under the R’n’B influence from the 90’s. In that year, Will Downing revealed his 10 th album “Emotions”. When I read about this singer, I was surprised I’ve never heard about him. He launched his career in 1988, staying strong throughout the decades (he released his 21st album in 2018). So I was more than intrigued to discover some of his music. First song on the album, which was also a single, “A million ways” sets a tone for almost the whole album. Soothing and relaxing music, romantic lyrics, and warmness of Will’s voice give an authentic feel for slowing down and be close with your significant other. Toned tempo and vibe from previous millennium create classic R’n’B hit. “King of Fools” starts with perfect combinations of guitar and bass (which is in my opinion the most highlighted instrument on the whole record, kudos to all bass players who helped to record it!) and it is another sooth...

Good evening readers! Today I will expand your music view with an album that was one of the firsts (if not the first, historians still can’t fully agree) representation of psychedelic rock music. When the album was released, it didn’t get too much attention but now, people who are into that kind of music, see that record as a very important. Whole recording took only two days, with a lot of strange and spicy stories tied to this record session (for more details I suggest you to check the Wikipedia page). As a pioneer of a psychedelic rock genre, The Deep took me for a short (around 29 minutes) but very memorable trip (fully sober!). The album starts with song “Color Dreams”. It’s a very catchy song, that can give you a small representation what is upon you in the next tracks. As recording session was strongly infused by different type of drugs, lyrics don’t add up. It is a logical mess but, as we know now, it’s a beauty of this genre (my research skills are definitely need to be i...

In my new post I would like to go back again to the 80’s but this time to focus on a grandfather of rap music. I heard name Kurtis Blow maybe once in my life. Some guys, who were deep in rap subculture, mentioned him on some completely random occasion, as a guy who started it all. I easily forgot about him (as on that time I was fully focused on metal scene) and moved along. But now, when I was searching for a new inspiration for my blog, I couldn't past on Kurtis like I did last time. Quick glance on Wikipedia gave me even more backbone to give him and his album “The Deuce” a chance. Since the first, title song started, I was hooked on. I heard funky style, punchy bass guitar and that groove you can swing to. But then Kurtis started rapping. And combination of rap and live band put a smile on my face. How good were they getting along? For me it was a perfect combo. In every song there is enough space for a good melody, hip-shaking dance moments but also enough for quick and m...

I will not lie to you: I was thrilled when I found that one. When I was doing my research for a new post I came across this album. I checked its genre and I decided to give it a go. Why?, you (might) ask. The answer is simple: for last a couple of months I was heading into electronic, dark wave music, trying to learn and understand that kind of genres (I’m still on learning curve but so far so good). I’ve known other bands from that era and style (like Skinny Puppy) but never heard of Testube. A couple of websites gave me a bit of information and I proceeded to make this review. For about 4 days “Bioplaza” was on the speakers at my work, at home, in my headphones when I was doing some shopping. What I liked about it at the beginning, was this vibe of 80’s. I could hear some synthesizers I was learning about in recent weeks. That tempo (which in almost all the songs is moderate) gave me that easy step into this niche world. Sometimes, for people who are hearing industrial, EBM, dar...

Life quickly gave me a new challenge: review of a picture score (another wild research, I get it a lot). I thought that writing about it would be interesting simply because this type of music usually does not come as easy as ‘regular’ records. As I never heard about this movie, I decided to quickly watch it before I even touch what James Horner prepared for me. I was intrigued and confused by this film but quick research on Wikipedia answered all the questions I had (what questions? I leave that one for myself; you need to experience that movie on your own!). The album itself is only 30 minutes long but it is full of tremendous quality! I always believed that it’s better to write less and have an interesting piece of music. Mr Horner did exactly that. Four songs are very short but full of dramaturgy and emotions going back and forth. You can lie down, close your eyes and let your brain drift with all notes coming from speakers/headphones. Longer tracks bring even more. There are mo...

I wanted to start my blog with something a little bit different from what I listen to everyday. When I was doing completely random research (pure magic, can’t explain how I did it) I found ‘Don’t stop the music’ by The Brecker Brothers. After first couple notes from “Finger Lickin’ Good” I knew it qualifies as a good place to start my journey. Randy (trumpet, flugelhorn) and Michael (tenor saxophone, flute) Brecker are the masterminds behind that record. With help of many talented musicians album ‘Don’t stop the music’ was born. Going through all seven songs you can easily say The Brecker Brothers put heart and soul in every second. They deliver a lot of good and memorable melodies that can be easily sang or hummed at home/shower/in the car. Songs like “Finger Lickin’ Good” and “Don’t Stop The Music” can put you in the dancing groove. If someone will plan some late 70's disco party, you need to include these two songs! ( it was a little bit hard to calm myself and not start d...