MJ Cole – Sincere

by stan · September 25, 2019

★★★☆☆ = Good!

Sounds like?

UK garage meets cheesy house

Moods

A Y2K party in London

Thoughts

An uneven album. The bad tracks feature Elisabeth Troy doing these overly polished house vocals that lack character; would serve well as Muzak at a slightly dated 'hip' hotel lounge.

However the good is REALLY good. These tracks are generally more 'raw' garage like Sincere and Desperado. Memorable melodies that capture a hectic urban pulse.

More Info

https://www.discogs.com/MJ-Cole-Sincere/release/146498

Listen!

Youtube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXaWfgOGcqY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAZwrZ0MFo0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZE3kncX3qU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_JvvALgD9Q

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nejpEOeQRfw

Spotify

Schema Info

MJ Cole – Sincere

Description: Album Review of MJ Cole – Sincere

Written by: stan
Rating: 3 out of 5

Emperor Penguin – Mysterious Pony

by stan · July 4, 2018

★★★☆☆ = Good!

What’s it sound like?
A record made by a band as if it’s collected from a bunch of older sampled vinyl.

Thoughts
Starts off with a good energy, drumlines a bit more aggressive and the additional layers now encompass not just keys and guitar but strings, flute, xylophone.

Love the dre interlude on burnt sienna! And Stanley Clarke on Playful elements like that make this feel much more well crafted and like a well thought out effort from a band.

More Info

https://www.discogs.com/Emperor-Penguin-Mysterious-Pony/release/31019

Listen!

Youtube