Category: Review

Recommendations to music releases I like. Each review features track descriptions of my favourite tracks. A download link can be found at the bottom of each posting.

  • 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.

  • General Fuzz – [2008] Red Balloon

    General Fuzz – [2008] Red Balloon

    Much of the free electronic music available these days is quite minimalistic, experimental or both. This album is – surprise – different. Although being produced entirely electronic, it is enjoyable also by the non-hardcore electronic listener. It features groovy rhythms, catchy melodies and harmonic, erm… harmonies.

  • Coax – [2008] The Ice Garden

    Coax – [2008] The Ice Garden

    Icy cinematic orchestral soundtrack. Calm instrumentals with electronic ambient influence. A Kahvi classic (pun intended).