SOUND TEAM - 'MOVIE MONSTER'
An indie-rock hybrid of everything from Sonic Youth to Spoon to Ride and maybe even the Killers if they weren't so weaksauce. Post-punk new waveishness w/ their own flair about it, it sounds inventive...not at all textbook. Probably one of my favorite things i've listened to so far this year.
A take on the whole shoegazing genre w/ generous nods to My Bloody Valentine, Lush and Ride for 2006. However, there's also some sweet tasting power pop bubbling underneath it all, that gives it a fresh perspective. Great production brings out the swirling guitars and gorgeous vocals (sung alternately in Japanese and English). This one is sure to be a grower and take a spot high atop the year-end 'Best-of'.
Former DJ for Jurassic 5 goes solo and dishes out a hot platter full of turntable goodness. A nice mix of influences/sounds ranging from brazillian to funk to rock and all sort of wild shit. Track #8, Storm, also features two of my favorite MC's du jour: Mr. Lif and Edan...fucking tight. Fans of former collaborator DJ Shadow and RJD2 are sure to dig.
Speaking of DJ Shadow, came across 4 tracks from his upcoming release ('The Outsider') and if they are any indication of the rest of the disc, it's going to be some seriously hot shit. Same goes for Illadelphia's Roots crew, who have the most excellent 'Pre-Game' EP out on iTunes to give us a taste of their upcoming 'Game Theory' album. All the tracks sound fantastic and you can DL the first single 'It Don't Feel Right' on their myspace page for free HERE.
Stay classy, Word Wide Web...Uncle El will be back soon. Peace.
