Godsdog - De Phazz > Reviews > De Phazz Godsdog

Author's product rating:   

Originality	Definitely a cut above the rest
Lyrics	Sublime
Quality and consistency of tracks	A couple of weak links
Value for Money

Advantages:	upbeat, funky music
Disadvantages:	a bit samey after a while

Recommend to potential buyers:

yes

Full review

This is an album for anyone who likes funky, chilled out music with a bit of a twist.

This is german group de phazz's second album, and Godsdog (1999), in my opinion is their best. Out-classing later albums such as "death by chocolate", this album ranks alongside such lounge greats as nightwares on wax's "car boot soul". Mixing all flavours of music possible has become something of a trade-mark for De Phazz, and in doing so they have created a truly innovative sound. Godsdog, sporting 16 chilled-out tunes, will get into your head immediately, with its jazzy/techno fusion.

The opening tune, "mambo craze" can only be described as a triumph..... it has a great feel of latin sounds mixed with some kind of fifties nostalgia, all to the backdrop of a song about getting high! My description obviously does not do it full justice, you just have to listen to appreciate what i am going on about! The high note reached by mambo craze is not quite achieved through the rest of the album, although some tunes stand out and will leave you aching for more. In particular, "jazz music" with it's silky vocals and upbeat tempo, is a real treat. This track slants more towards the Rn'B/jazz genre, and does so with some style. Radio Sol and Cafe Coca are also great tunes, with the more than a hint of chill-out sessions about them.

This is a great album to listen to all the way through, although it does get a bit samey on multiple hearings. Anyone who likes the music of the gotan project will definitely like this one....it's like the more sophisticated, grown up sibling of their fusion sound. The best of lounge music.

To some up, this is a must-have album for anyone looking for something new and a bit different. It is great music to play when having guests round, and even just for mambo craze alone, it is worth the money.