Posts Tagged: pop
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Nov 08
Review: Winston Giles – Lovers
Winston Giles – Lovers: The first thing I noticed about this album when it arrived was the simple but beautiful cover art. It just teemed with intimacy and complimented with a balanced font face.
Pop Disco House. Yum.
The way the bass pops over some very funky beats will strike you. And much like the artwork — it’s a very balanced sound that is both soothing and uplifting. I absolutely love the way the beats drop, in particular on track 3 Get My Demons Out — where the things get a bit harder. The guitars on this particular track even remind me of Pink Floyd’s guitar work — using a brilliant lead channel with delay. Really sings well and compliments the vocal lines.
13
Oct 08
Here’s the Hype: Matt and Kim
Late one starry night, as I slept comfortably under those aforementioned stars, ah, sweet, sweet stars, I glanced something from the corner of my eye a strange phenomena, a jerking dancing duo. I said to myself, ohhhh I better watch out for that, that is definitely something I should be looking out for, for whatever that is seems ready to POUNCE! Continue reading →
5
Dec 08
The Maladies & The definition of artistic license =)
I never knew that there were places (homes, institutions or whatever you want to call them) for people who were deaf. Daniel Marando from the diabolically bluesy Maladies sits across from me, staring out the window. Something seems to catch his eye as he turns and waves to an older lady sitting across the room, intently watching the Bold and the Beautiful with closed captions blaring.
“HI MARGARET, HOW ARE YOU?”
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