Tuesday, January 8, 2008

Osunlade "Aquarian Moon", Michael M "The Beat", Alexander Kowalski "Changes", Oakenfold "Faster Kill Pussycat"

OSUNLADE - AQUARIAN MOON

Osunlade - Aquarian Moon
Year: 2006


1.Thira [2:52]5.1 Mb
2.Aquarian Moon [7:18]14.2 Mb
3.The Day We Met for Coffee [3:58]7.3 Mb
4.Flow [6:41]12 Mb
5.Twofish [5:18]9.7 Mb
6.Fingerblood [2:54]5.6 Mb
7.Circles [3:43]6.4 Mb
8.Oia in Winter [4:20]6.5 Mb
9.Sokin Sikartep [5:20]8.7 Mb
10.Casablanca Soul [4:43]8.8 Mb
11.Music for the Gods [6:40]11.9 Mb
12.Inspiriation [10:15]15.9 Mb

Osunlade "Aquarian Moon" Album Review

Solid Album
This is the first album I've purchased by Osunlade, and I wasn't disappointed in the least. What struck me on the first listen was the production, really superb, clean ---panning vocals, emphasis on rhythm, etc.

This is usually grouped into the house music section, and even though the feeling of house is present (positive vibe, makes you wanna move) only a few of the tracks are straight house. Many are much closer to jazz, but with the producer's spin on it becomes something more akin to studio-manipulated jazz.

Latin and African influences are present on the percussion, as well as the aforementioned house. Throw in some synths, woodwinds, and a string section, and you should get as close of an idea as you can without actually hearing it.

That having been said, check it out. A solid album, and is probably going to be a little underrated and overlooked in contrast to the actual worth of the recording.

Video Soninsikart - Osunlade

Osunlade's gem (From: Aquarian Moon; Yoruba Records).






MICHAEL M - THE BEAT

Michael M - The Beat
Year: 2006


1.The Beat (da Freeks vocal mix) [7:52]9.8 Mb
2.The Beat (Trendroid mix) [8:19]12.1 Mb
3.The Beat (da Freeks dub mix) [7:09]9.1 Mb
4.The Beat (da Freeks radio mix) [4:20]5 Mb
5.The Beat (Electrick mix) [4:27]6.3 Mb
6.The Beat (We Got the mix) [3:45]4.6 Mb
7.The Beat (Giuseppe D Original mix) [3:04]4.2 Mb
8.Dear Diary (Stephen Durkin mix) [7:25]10.7 Mb

Michael M "The Beat" Album Review

Great album you've probably not heard
I wore out my cassette copy of MSG's Perfect Timing back in the day. Years later I found it on CD and rediscovered what a great record it is. A few weeks later I ordered Save Yourself (save your $$) and then this one, which I never even knew existed until recently.

Note to Michael Schenker: probably not a great marketing idea to call this record MSG considering you already had an album called MSG released back in '81. Good way to confuse fans. Just look at the reviews for this disc here on Amazon--some of them are actually reviews of the '81 album. (Worthless trivia: Ratt did the same thing--an EP called RATT back in the 80's, then their big comeback disc a few years ago. Same title. Maybe they got this idea from Schenker when he played with Ratt as a sub for Robbin Crosby??? Told you it was worthless...)

In spite of the duplicate name, this album is really good. Jeff Pilson plays bass and James Kottak (ex-Kingdom Come, ex-Warrant, Scorpions) plays drums. The first tune, Eve, is the best song on the disc. I'm surprised I never heard it on the radio back then. Every album in this genre is apparently required to have at least a ballad or 2, and this disc is no exception.

The pairing of McAuley & Schenker was great, albeit short-lived. This 3rd disc was their last. Since then, Schenker has put out about 47 more albums with about as many line-ups, but none (in my opinion) match the quality of Perfect Timing or this MSG disc.






ALEXANDER KOWALSKI - CHANGES

Alexander Kowalski - Changes
Year: 2006


1.Shes Worth [5:43]8.8 Mb
2.So Pure [4:19]5.8 Mb
3.Can't Hold Me Back [6:28]9.7 Mb
4.Start Chasing [5:50]8.7 Mb
5.House of Hell [4:21]6.6 Mb
6.My Truth [5:33]8.1 Mb
7.Changes [5:59]9.3 Mb
8.What U Gonne Do [4:38]6.8 Mb
9.The Path to Zero [5:13]6.5 Mb
10.Your Affection [5:38]8.4 Mb

Alexander Kowalski "Changes" Album Review

Album Description
Techno hard house tunes

Video Alexander Kowalski - Look me up

changes album tour feat alexander kowalski @ harry klein club münchen 22 07 2006 stream ls4u






OAKENFOLD - FASTER KILL PUSSYCAT

Oakenfold - Faster Kill Pussycat
Year: 2006


1.Faster Kill Pussycat (radio mix) [3:13]4.3 Mb
2.Faster Kill Pussycat (Club mix) [5:54]9.8 Mb
3.Faster Kill Pussycat (Roman Hunter mix) [7:58]14 Mb
4.Faster Kill Pussycat (Nat Monday mix) [6:54]11.1 Mb
5.Faster Kill Pussycat (Liam Shachar mix) [7:28]12.8 Mb
6.Faster Kill Pussycat (Hip Hop mix) [3:20]4.7 Mb

Oakenfold "Faster Kill Pussycat" Album Review

Great song
Just wanted to say that although i am not a huge fan of Paul Oakenfold, he has me hooked on this song. And Brittany Murphy--who knew the damn girl could sing! She has a great voice, and, come to think of it, she kind of sounds like Esthero. Well, pick up the single only, the cd sucked, this is the only good song from it. Great sound, a lot of fun.

Video Paul Oakenfold - faster kill pussycat

good quality






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