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CD
Reviews
with LT Simone Heyer
Radio JXL: A broadcast from the computer hell cabin
Junkie XL, Roadrunner Records
A
CD chock full of great tracks. Junkie XL’s new CD features
Chuck D, Gary Numan, Infusion, Saffron and Anouk. The perfect
CD for a bit of a jive.
The
Anyones
The Anyones, Shock Records
If
it has been on Secret Life of Us, it’s all right in my books,
and The Anyones’ new CD got a look in before I realised I’d
recognised more than one song. They get a fair bit of air
time on Triple J, and feature on the SL of Us 3 soundtrack.
The Anyones is a great alternative CD and quite addictive.
The
Chillout Session: Summer Collection 2004
Ministry of Sound, EMI
There is nothing worse than listening to commercial radio
while doing a workout in the gym. Sure they play the latest
rock (again and again), but not so good for inspiration. If
you can accompany your workout with a discman, Summer Collection
2004 will give you the noise you need to get from warm up
to cool down (with no ads or dodgy DJ discourse). Naturally
you’d expect some exceptional music from Ministry of Sound
and it’s well and truly delivered. A must for summer.
Unrest
Erlend Oye, EMI
This CD immediately caught my eye. On the cover, a chap appears
to be writing something on his hand – interesting, unusual.
The back reads that “from July 2001 till June 2002, I went
to 10 cities to write and record songs with local electronic
music producers. Below is a list of where and with whom it
happened.” This alone is enough to draw you in. Unrest is
an interesting album, and if you like an electronic-based
tune, this is well-worth tracking down.
Ikon
Ikon, EMI
Where
to begin? Ikon is a fantastic album, with a great fresh sound.
The best way to describe it would be as found in their press
release: it’s tricky to categorise, bossa nova melodies seem
to seep effortlessly into epic cinematic productions, which
mutate into slick drum and bass rhythms. Wow, can’t argue
with that. The Dove has been receiving a bit of air play,
and is a good indication as to the rest of the album. This
is Ikon’s first album – good stuff.
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