Eclectic Vibes

by Andrew Frey

Reviews From: Z
Zimmers Hole - When You Were Shouting at the Devil

Zimmers Hole - When You Were Shouting at the Devil

Zimmers Hole
When You Were Shouting at the Devil
Label: Century Media

Ironic and humorous, yet top notch death metal featuring Strapping Young Lad members and ultra prolific drummer Gene Hoglan. Hilarious PSA by Nathan Explosion from Dethklok.

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Mike Zito - Today

Mike Zito - Today

Mike Zito
Today
Label: Eclecto Groove Records

Soulful bluesy roots rock combined with pop singer/songwriter mischief. Zito got into music at an early age and has a veteran attitude to compliment. The vocal delivery strikes me as having a Dave Matthews-ish sashay layered in an adult-contemporary musical playground.

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Natalia Zukerman - Brand New Frame

Natalia Zukerman - Brand New Frame

Natalia Zukerman
Brand New Frame
Label: Weasel Records

It is a bit of a conundrum how the daughter of a flutist and a violinist manages to find herself producing tantalizing bluesy guitar rock driven by her husky vocals. Her Americana attitude intermingles with a country and folk backbone while being complimented by the Willy Porter production.

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ZU - Carboniferous

ZU - Carboniferous

ZU
Carboniferous
Label: Ipecac Recordings

Cantankerous jazzy punk and experi-metal rife with overtones, harmonics and indifferent dissonance. This non-vocal trio from Rome breathes new visions of inspired avante art rock with every song penned and every blurry bass note they fondle.

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Joe Zawinul & The Zawinul Syndicate - Seventy Five (75)

Joe Zawinul & The Zawinul Syndicate - Seventy Five (75)

Joe Zawinul & The Zawinul Syndicate
Seventy Five (75)
Label: Heads Up

Deep reaching double live disc recorded in Lugano, Switzerland culminating the 75 year career of Joe Zawinal who passed on Sept 11, 2007. This world music with a smooth, intricate and innovative jazz backbone also highlights a wide variety of performers and instruments with wide reaching influences.

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Zap Mama - ReCreation

Zap Mama - ReCreation

Zap Mama
ReCreation
Label: Heads Up International

Playfully, chilled out attitudes are in vogue on this joy filled and life affirming wash of multicultural world rhythms with a refreshing vision and soulful vocal refrains. Although a bit heavy on the R&B for my tastes, this is undeniably a stellar release.

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Rob Zombie - Halloween II

Rob Zombie - Halloween II

Rob Zombie
Halloween II
Label: Universal Music

In case you are unaware, horror specialist Rob Zombie is at the helm of the new Halloween II movie and this is the Soundtrack. We find a mixture of scary movie sound bites, cool classic rock entries and a smattering of new themed songs but not the original theme music.  Rob himself will also be touring this fall coincidentally.

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Hindi Zahra - Handmade

Hindi Zahra - Handmade

Hindi Zahra
Handmade
Label: Blue Note

Bursting with musical expression, this Moroccan born, Paris based artist is a whirlwind of talent and creativity. Gently, yet effortlessly floating along jazzy avenues filled with Arabic sounds that are a juxtaposition of rhythmic flavors from East and West, she brandishes her vocal wit with each soulful guitar stroke.

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Zammuto - Zammuto

Zammuto - Zammuto

Zammuto
Zammuto
Label: Temporary Residence

Founder and band namesake Nick Zammuto has been doing some serious innovating for several albums now and this is no exception. Tantalizing experimental progressions of widely varied rhythms and song structures offer no doubt of his visionary talent. Heavily edited for your enjoyment, this is a great example of how experimental music can be intriguing and highly enjoyable rather than callously weird and unapproachable.

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Zymosis - Insight

Zymosis - Insight

Zymosis
Insight
Label: Sentimony Records

Consciousness expanding psychedelic electronica woven with downtempo and trance, that wanders into a lot of heady territories. This Ukranian based project headed by Dimitro and Gree Shanti are prolific in their field and appear on a number of international compilations and releases and now the entrancing and invigorating “Insight” is sure to capture even more recognition.

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Zoogma - A Future in Blue

Zoogma - A Future in Blue

Zoogma
A Future in Blue
Label: Zoogma

WTF is Zoogma? Some would point out that it is a five piece group from Oxford, MS that delights in a genre crush of rock, jazz, world, and hip-hop fused into compelling electronica which produce ever evolving beat-driven dance parties. Others note that this creative concoction also combines live improvisation into their carefully crafted beats and rhythmic vistas. Or you could just call Zoogma awesome and inspiring. The choice is yours!

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