| Artist: | Title: | Outstanding Track(s): | Review: |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Murphy & Underworld | Sunshine (Music from the Motion Picture) | Avenue of Hope Peggy Sussed |
As with most Soundtrack (or music "inspired by" albums), the main raison d'etre is to bring back memories of original film... To this extent, the album works very well, including dialogue snippets as it does.. but 'Avenue of Hope' (which features over the closing credits) is a truly beautiful track, and in my book, pays back the purchase price many times over 'Peggy Sussed' seems to be a Soundtrack Favorite (also appearing in the Requiem for a Dream Soundtrack) but I don't recall it in the film. The remaining tracks seem a little disjointed. The movie itself didn't sparkle at the box office, which I think was undeserved (although admittedly it's not Danny Boyle's best... There was also some controversy regarding the album's release; so I'm glad it was finally able to escape... |
| Sleigh Bells | Treats | Riot Rhythm Infinity Guitars Treats |
This album sets out its stall from the 'get-go'; hard drums, white noise and heavy guitars laced behind the vocals of Alexis Krauss, with a dash of electronica... 'Rill Rill' is an odd segue, which is pleasant enough, but might sit better on a Glee album. In general Alexis' vocal range isn't great but very breathy and is sometimes a little lost in the mix. Probably more "thrashy" (it's American Noise Pop apparently!) than I would usually listen to, played loud (I mean Up To Eleven, ear-bleeding LOUD) this is great driving music... Like it... bring on the "difficult" second album... |
| Mint Royale | Dancehall Places | Blue Song Dancehall Places |
Dancehall Places is the 2002 Album from Mint Royal which features 'Blue Song' and 'Sexist Man in Jamaica' These are the tracks which make it very easy to compare this album with Moby's Play, but actually, this album is a different beast... This album is actually a lot more mellow than Play, with the title track being a particular favourite... |