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Dispatches from the Highlands
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moments downright reminiscent of the Barr Brothers scattered throughout, one wouldn't be wrong to
Album Notes from Erickson “The Soundtrack to your Chill”
question whether the junior Teskey
The Allergies Promised Land
listened to any- thing other than early 70's Floyd while his native Australia was on lockdown. Don't mistake this as a complaint.
Color me intrigued when your mission statement is "mak- ing funky music is a must." Especially when said music is
That the output largely succeeds in match- ing the ambition is a testament to Teskey's skills as a musician and recording artist. By endeavoring to pull off an eleven-song sequence that flows seamlessly from start to finish, four of the tracks either intros or outros, the results lay bare Teskey's design on creating a cohesive work, much like the afore- mentioned fellow Commonwealth quartet to whom he generously lent an ear. His intent is also revealed in the album's name: Cycles .
delivered in the form of beats, scratches, and samples via a love of classic hip-hop and the reservoir of influences that defined a genre and era(s). On Promised Land, the Bristol (England, not Connecticut) duo known as The Allergies indeed not only dispense the funk, but more so, clearly aim to purvey the good vibes. While many artists, for good reason, may have gone introspective in light of the events and circumstances of the last year and a half, Rackabeat and DJ Moneyshot sprinted in the other direction, which is to say, they kept doing what they do. It's hard to argue against that decision. Guest spots from a few MCs spread over a handful of tracks bridge the gap between throwback soul and a rap vibe that this listener rarely finds without exerting some effort these days. Just like that third helping of stuffing on my favorite day of the year, when it comes to Promised Land, there's nothing here to over- think. Sit back, enjoy, indulge. At this point, don't we all just want to have a little fun? The Allergies certainly are.
Bronze Radio Return Chillers
Two and a half years after the
rocking Entertain You, Bronze Radio Return, uhh, re- turn with an album befittingly named
for the songwriting whims indulged. If its pre- decessor was designed to be featured in com- mercials, the acoustic-based Chillers is full of tracks longing to occupy those sappy scenes of reconciliation between two leads when every- thing aligns for the titular character. The vibe is not an accident. It's a collection of previously released, uhh, chillers, from the Connecticut- based band, along with a handful of demos, which in at least one case is better than the official version. Whether or not the tunes were tailored for film or TV, they nestle in nicely with the arrival of cooler temperatures.
Sam Teskey Cycles
On this solo debut, Sam trades in his Otis Reading fan club subscription for one bla- tantly Meddle-era Pink Floyd. If there weren't significant country influences mixed with
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