Electronic > Tru Thoughts Electronic

One of the best chillout albums I've ever heard..

Advantages: Generally excellent, varied, really wide appeal, no bad tracks
Disadvantages: slightly too chilled out for some

...hearing Silver and Gypsy from Animal Magic I was hooked. The album's ten tracks (including intro) are all completely different, from the uber-chilled out Kota to the more lively tracks such as the pretty bass orientated Sugar Rhyme. Having said that, they all follow a fairly relaxed theme, perfect for summer evenings with mates or post surfing... Unfortunately, this album is really difficult to describe and I recommend that you listen to a track ...
...me this is what sets Animal Magic above Melody AM by Röyksopp, Mishaps Happening by Quantic or Hotel by Moby. On that note, this album would, in my opinion, be loved by anyone that likes Moby, Röyksopp or any other chillout type music. Also worth looking into along the same lines as Bonobo would be Quantic (mentioned above, another artist on the Tru Thoughts label). Price: £11.99 (at HMV in the dance section, I would have been prepared to pay £20...) ...

jonno179 06.11.2005 · Read full review
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Soil Festivities - Beautiful, soothing instrumental music.

Advantages: Music to really relax to.
Disadvantages: Movement 3 breaks the mood somewhat!

...first track (movement 1) of Soil Festivities, and showed him actually playing and recording it. It started with thunder and rain, and then lots of birds and animals gathering around an African watering hole to drink. I was captivated. There are no actual animal sounds used but birds are mimicked by the synthesisers. The music is so gentle, uplifting and soothing. Layer upon layer of beautiful sounds. Very warm feeling. Completely instrumental throughout. ...
...really make synthesiser music that is full of emotion and feeling. There a 5 movements to this album. Movement 3 is less relaxing, more turbulent, and not one of my favourites. The other tracks more than make up for this. Perfect for background or upfront listening. Good for bedtime (except movement3). Highly recommended if you like relaxing instrumental music. ...

Snaplight645 14.11.2009 · Read full review

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lesacvspip - Angles = A Epic Story of your life

Advantages: Driving beats, Superb Lyrics, Well Created
Disadvantages: Strong Language

When you hear Dan Le Sac Vs. Scroobius Pip are a DJ and a MC. You probably think another duo with a DJ and MC, But this is different Dan Le Sac's Tracks are an art form in itself using technical LFO's and "Mashed" up beats to drive the music into your "soul" and put together with Scroobius Pips Poetry they make one hell of a combo. The tracks on this album are about Politics, Self harm and how we perceive ourselves and beauty. The Song the album ...
...deep song showing the effects we have on people around us and what we can cause. other tracks on this album are ranging from the hit "Thou Shall Always Kill" to the latest song "Waiting For the Beat to Kick in". This Album Is Very well Mastered and mixed, most songs produced by Dan Le Sac himself and Yila. Some Strong Language* ...

jwkcom786 14.11.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Angles - Dan Le Sac & Scroobius Pip

Tarot Sport: An even better sophomore effort from the Bristol Duo

Advantages: A really great sound
Disadvantages: Lack of differentiation, but it is a drone album!

How to start when it comes to a band such as Fuck Buttons? Obviously, already it is clear that this band will never diverge into the mainstream even without listening to the music, so you are already prepared for a sound that is out of the ordinary before you plug in (just to say, in my opinion this is definitely an album designed to be listened through headphones, like Burial's works, not shouted out through huge bass filled speakers). From the ...
...highlights of the album, you can already tell if you are going to like this album or not. "Fuck Buttons" have a very unique sound that is minimalistic, but not at all boring. The opening track begins with rapid fast moving sounds that pan across you like bees trying to escape from a jar. Then a steady 4/4 beat kicks in, and the noise settles down and is replaced by an equally first whirring sound before the heavily synthesized bass line commences. ...

tom_knox58 01.11.2009 · Read full review
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Calvin Harris- Ready For The Weekend : Dance-tastic!

Advantages: Lyrically brilliant, catching beat and a good dance electo style. Overall a great listen.
Disadvantages: A few songs with no lyrics don't stand out.

...his long awaited second album, Ready For The Weekend. Released on 18th August 2009, the album headed to number one in the album charts. The album as a whole has an 80’s 90’s feel with the beats, dynamics and the auto tuned vocals. The album is easy to listen to and the lyrics are catchy and work well. I was first brought to the attention of the Calvin Harris listening to radio 1 at the start of 2009. The song being played at the time was ‘I’m Not ...
...14. In all Ready for the Weekend has 14 singles, listed below. The album comes with a simple fold out booklet that features a woman with a pair of sparkly shades on the cover. Track Listing 1. The Rain 2. Ready for the Weekend 3. Stars Come Out 4. You Used to Hold Me 5. Blue 6. I'm Not Alone 7. Flashback 8. Worst Day (feat. Izza Kizza) 9. Relax 10. Limits 11. Burns Night 12. Yeah Yeah Yeah La La La 13. Dance Wiv Me 14. 5iliconeator Overall the album ...

f1insidetrack 31.10.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Ready For The Weekend - Calvin Harris