Eclectic Vibes

by Andrew Frey


Mike Patton - Mondo Cane

Mike Patton - Mondo Cane

Mike Patton
Mondo Cane
Label: Ipecac Recordings

Continuing to push limits, this incredible vocalist who has fronted numerous bands (Faith No More, Mr. Bungle, Fantomas, etc) and co-started the Ipecac Record label, finds himself embedded in the midst of an impressive 20 piece orchestra plying his oral delights in Italian. Experimental yet fun, upbeat, cohesive and quite listenable.

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Next Stop... Soweto - Township Sounds From the Golden Age of Mbaqanga

Next Stop... Soweto - Township Sounds From the Golden Age of Mbaqanga

Next Stop... Soweto
Township Sounds From the Golden Age of Mbaqanga
Label: Strut Records

20 unreleased tracks of rare and obscure 60s-70s compositions from South Africa producing a brief historical overview of the infectious rhythms and jazz inspired beats that were energizing the townships at the time. The wonderful variety of vocals and local styles on this first of 3 volumes make this a winner in any era.

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Mind.In.A.Box - Retro

Mind.In.A.Box - Retro

Mind.In.A.Box
Retro
Label: Metropolis Records

Featured here are 11 crafty conjurations utilizing Commodore 64 sounds and themes that are reflected, magnified and re-inspired through current dark synthpop style electronica. This targeted computer music time capsule will thrill those with Commodore 64 memories while mystifying or enlightening those who don’t.

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Prizzy Prizzy Please - Chroma Cannon

Prizzy Prizzy Please - Chroma Cannon

Prizzy Prizzy Please
Chroma Cannon
Label: Joyful Noise Recordings

Edgy caterwauling punk n roll concoctions from Chicago enhanced with saxophone, grit, humor, and consternation. The raucous and raspy vocals fuel the brimstone and forthright intensity blasted through their song melodies and overall presentation.

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Rare Blend - Sessions

Rare Blend - Sessions

Rare Blend
Sessions
Label: Tough Steam Music

An instrumental triple threat showing off multiple aspects of their musical prowess and personality via tracks from stage, studio and film. Having already maintained for 15 years, this progressive jazz/jam/fusion group here highlights a solid panorama of their capabilities and strengths.

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Sora - Heartwood

Sora - Heartwood

Sora
Heartwood
Label: Corvid Media

Soothing and refreshing Celtic music spearheaded by this traditionally styled vocalist. Her voice twinkles with delicate splashes of vibrato amidst the lushly melodic atmospheres that bloom from the emotional tales told as the panorama of instruments unfolds.

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Testament - Formation of Damnation

Testament - Formation of Damnation

Testament
Formation of Damnation
Label: Nuclear Blast Records

Abiding by their time honored thrash metal traditions, this legendary Bay Area group blasts your brain with another healthy dose of neck wrecking classics. Originally released in 2008, now reborn and re-released as a deluxe package including a second 4 song DVD disc.

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Lokesh - Utopia

Lokesh - Utopia

Lokesh
Utopia
Label: Moonrise Records

A bright minded DJ born in New Delhi but residing in San Fransisco. If you are compelled to visit mystical realms of pleasantly enveloping world spanning ethno electronica, then this would be a fascinating and fantastic place to start.


Adam Green - Musik For A Play

Adam Green - Musik For A Play

Adam Green
Musik For A Play
Label: Contraphonic

“Musik For A Play” Curious, quick and quirky compositions with the natural ambience and dynamics of a soundtrack. Guitar and piano driven melodies wind the loops of pensive introspection to effervesce into flowers of simplistic independence and flourish.

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Jimi Hendrix - Valleys Of Neptune

Jimi Hendrix - Valleys Of Neptune

Jimi Hendrix
Valleys Of Neptune
Label: Sony Legacy

Hendrix is an undeniable legend, but this release is just a side note to his legacy. The few actual newly reconstructed songs are mixed with alternate versions of prior released songs. Although it sounds great and it is a great talking point, I am left only partially satisfied while thinking this was mostly for the moola, not the art.

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Juan Maclean - DJ Kicks

Juan Maclean - DJ Kicks

Juan Maclean
DJ Kicks
Label: !k7

Highly danceable house music culled from the global panorama of beat friendly options mixed live on two turntables and stratified by one of today’s more relevant electronic aficionados. The constantly motivating bass and conscientious samples further enhance the package.

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Radio Free Clear Light - Isula

Radio Free Clear Light - Isula

Radio Free Clear Light
Isula
Label: Black Note Music

A weekly San Francisco electronic experiment in progress. These improvisational numbers captured here show a poetic flow of dubtronic notions brimming with interest and flair while allowing the tools at hand to flower into many vibrational shapes and colors.

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