Eclectic Vibes

by Andrew Frey

Reviews From: International
Putumayo Presents - African Party

Putumayo Presents - African Party

Putumayo Presents
African Party
Label: Putumayo World Music

Celebrating Putumayo’s 15th Anniversary with a great compilation that pays tribute to the spirit of the music that inspired the label’s inception. With 20 million CDs sold, Putumayo’s world music party has been a global hit and “African Party” is another to add their list of success.

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Jamshied Sharifi - One

Jamshied Sharifi - One

Jamshied Sharifi
One
Label: Ceres Records

Ambient world atmospheres blend into trance imaginations as this release conscientiously crosses paradoxical global musical boundaries. This prolific and award winning multi instrumentalist and composer utilizes a smorgasbord of high profile guest musicians to become “One.’

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Jann Klose - Reverie

Jann Klose - Reverie

Jann Klose
Reverie
Label: 3 Frames Music

Framed by his multi-continental global up-bringing (Born in Germany, relocated to Kenya, then South Africa, Ohio and New York), this impressive singer and songwriter displays a wide variety of soulful ballads and emotive light rock ditties culled from a number of recording sessions with a variety of musicians.

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Mustasch - The Latest Version of the Truth

Mustasch - The Latest Version of the Truth

Mustasch
The Latest Version of the Truth
Label: Regain Records

Rip snortin’ hard n’ heavy rock ‘n roll that, at times, reminds me of newer Metallica, but with much more diversity and integrity. These refined rockers have even been nominated for a Swedish Grammy!

Mustasch WebsiteMustasch Wiki

Twisterbait - I Spy

Twisterbait - I Spy

Twisterbait
I Spy
Label: Xacca Sounds

A tasty tornadic EP of hybrid techno metal. The trio of members has the added technocratic blessing of being produced by Simon Hanson (Death In Vegas) who undoubtedly morphed this into the vision of rhythmic pulchritude that it is.

Twisterbait Website

David & Steve Gordon - Earth Drum: The 25th Anniversary Collection, Vol. 1

David & Steve Gordon - Earth Drum: The 25th Anniversary Collection, Vol. 1

David & Steve Gordon
Earth Drum: The 25th Anniversary Collection, Vol. 1
Label: Sequoia Records

A collection of this famous duo’s favorite global drum fusions from their past 25 years. Beautiful, serene and trance-invoking drum visions. With bonus DVD of music and landscape visuals.

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Jaya Lakshmi - Sublime

Jaya Lakshmi - Sublime

Jaya Lakshmi
Sublime
Label: Sequoia Records

Continuing on with her tradition of utilizing top talent and great producers to produce a very NOW direction to her offerings of Bhakti yoga. This Kirtan themed voyage of chant, chill and grace will carry the listener to alcoves of serenity and blissful platitudes.

Jaya Lakshmi Website

Lion's Share - Emotional Coma

Lion's Share - Emotional Coma

Lion's Share
Emotional Coma
Label: Locomotive Spain Records

A masterful selection of whirled classic metal riffs with a thrashing power metal type undertow as directed by band mastermind Lars Chriss. Thanks to the distinctive and awesome Dio era vocals of Patrik Johansson (ASTRAL DOORS and WUTHERING HEIGHTS) this album packs a crunchy, satisfying punch!

Lion's Share Website

Mortal Love - Forever Will Be Gone

Mortal Love - Forever Will Be Gone

Mortal Love
Forever Will Be Gone
Label: Locomotive Spain Records

A Female fronted gothic metal frolic from Oslo, Norway. Dynamic and dramatic gloomy melancholic texturing affront the characteristic moods of time and pace.

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Rupa and the April Fishes - ExtraOrdinary Rendition

Rupa and the April Fishes - ExtraOrdinary Rendition

Rupa and the April Fishes
ExtraOrdinary Rendition
Label: Cumbancha Records

Etherial and whimsical whisperings spoken thru the flickering flame of chanteuse Rupa Marya. Tantalized with a multicultural temptation of sultry awareness amidst the occasional Euro spin, raga, or mariachi interlude. Superb.

Rupa and the April Fishes Website

Fear Nuttin Band - Yardcore

Fear Nuttin Band - Yardcore

Fear Nuttin Band
Yardcore
Label: Bodog Music

Dual dancehall style vocals utilizing a wide variety of musical genre platforms to riff off of. Most of them are heavier or punkier; some are more reggae, but all have the hippin,’ hoppin’ vocals. Quite catchy stuff!

Fear Nuttin Band Website

Juno Reactor - Gods and Monsters

Juno Reactor - Gods and Monsters

Juno Reactor
Gods and Monsters
Label: Metropolis Records

Genre crossing techno united by a vast array of amazing musicians.

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