Category: Audio

Reviews for free music. Short articles pointing out foobar2000 usage.

  • EugeneKha – [2010] River Songs

    EugeneKha – [2010] River Songs

    This week’s review is about a great piece of Ambient “World” music released at the magnificent Clinical Archives netlabel, a steady source of “eclectic and illogical music”. Its self-proclaimed aim is to broaden the definition of music. EugeneKha’s River Songs are not attempt in this direction, but they are a dozen well-crafted ambient songs with…

  • Aleksi Virta – [2004] ..Meets Torsti At The Space Lounge

    Aleksi Virta – [2004] ..Meets Torsti At The Space Lounge

    Relaxed vibe entering your ears! This ultra-cool release at Monotonik — which sadly is on hiatus at the moment — is really great background music with attitude. It features funky beats and chords, sometimes accompanied by fitting recordings of miscellaneous voices. As usual, I present 3 of my favourite tracks which are described in detail…

  • Pokett – [2004] Your Picture Here

    Pokett – [2004] Your Picture Here

    Stephane Garry is the man behind the name Pokett, having released this wonderful 4 track EP on the Sundays in Spring netlabel. It is all about dreamy folk music and ears full of emotional guitar chord carpets. Forget Jack Johnson or Conor Oberst, I like this album much better. It reminds me a bit of…

  • Various Artists – [2004] Swingin’ Singles

    Various Artists – [2004] Swingin’ Singles

    The Comfort Stand netlabel is one of the strangest out there. It doesn’t focus on experimental sound in the sense of noise, bleep and clicking sounds, but in terms of a colourful mixture of artists, genres and styles. One song is a typical pop song, the next one would fit a ghost ride or seems…

  • Various Artists – [2008] So Much Achieved. So Much Left To Do.

    Various Artists – [2008] So Much Achieved. So Much Left To Do.

    This album is the 50th release of the netlabel 12rec. from Germany. It covers the range of the label which mainly publishes experimental guitar music with a touch of folk. 17 different tracks wait to be discovered. I present my three favourites in the following.

  • Hardstroke – [2009] In Front Of The See Through Eye

    Hardstroke – [2009] In Front Of The See Through Eye

    Merry Christmas! This release doesn’t at all sound like snow flakes or a silent night, but is a furiously vibrant example of a fusion of extremes. Rock guitars, electronic chord clouds, funky bass lines, disco-like beats seamlessly blend together to a very distinct listening experience which casts feelings of euphoria and nostalgia. But just listen…

  • Stay Ali – [2009] Vati Vati EP

    Stay Ali – [2009] Vati Vati EP

    Stay Ali is a trio from Sweden founded in 2006 by then 15-year-old guys. They produce an energetic mix of techno, electro and disco music. They remind me of Fatboy Slim; especially this release sounds like it was influenced by Justice. If you want some good dance music for a party, get this album! But…

  • Amish82 – [2009] Shovels And Cava

    Amish82 – [2009] Shovels And Cava

    Phew, what a nice electro release! Amish82 remind me heavily of The Knife and Fischerspooner. While this release is very simplistic in construction, the resulting arrangements sound surprisingly rich and danceable. Some kind of “flaw” are the remix version tracks (6-15) while there are only five original tracks. But those five tracks deliver enough quality…

  • Santa Inferno – [2009] Desert Music

    Santa Inferno – [2009] Desert Music

    This is the first review I write in which my opinion about the music is ambiguous. Santa Inferno has released this very intense rock album, yet in a – probably artistically justified – horrible sound quality. While I find this style fitting for their more aggressive tracks it spoils my listening experience. Let me show…

  • Diablo Swing Orchestra – [2009] The Butcher’s Ballroom

    Diablo Swing Orchestra – [2009] The Butcher’s Ballroom

    Take Nightwish’s voice, add a Cello played like Apocalyptica and mix it with a skilled hard rock band and – voilà – you can imagine how the Diablo Swing Orchestra sounds. Their music is a wild mixture of (partially Symphonic) Metal, Rock, Jazz, Swing and Blues; sometimes they make me think of Mr. Bungle (another…

  • Hallo Peter – [2008] Gutz of Glory

    Hallo Peter – [2008] Gutz of Glory

    Punchy breakbeat from Germany. Kicking drums and pulsating synth pads for glory!

  • Leon Somov, Jazzu – [2008] Offline Remixed

    Leon Somov, Jazzu – [2008] Offline Remixed

    Essential IDM remix album. Timeless classic with carefully produced soundscapes.

  • Pandoras.Box – [2009] Barriers

    Pandoras.Box – [2009] Barriers

    Excellent indie rock. From Lower Bavaria. Who would have thought?

  • Kenny Beltrey – [2008] Yako Emulator

    Kenny Beltrey – [2008] Yako Emulator

    Here is one more of the musical treasures from the depths of the Kahvi netlabel. Though its recent release date this album sounds more like a disco dance release from the early 90’s. I like it much because of its “kicking” beats. The production is of high quality and sounds fresh. Some vocal samples are…

  • Steven Dunston – [2003] To Get Home Before Night Comes

    Steven Dunston – [2003] To Get Home Before Night Comes

    Fully radio compatible pop music is not easy to find in free music sources. So I am very happy to have found this little gem on Jamendo. The album features relaxed Pop music with emphasis on piano and melancholic vocals.