I have to agree with kocio. The vocal on this record does not hold up to the goodness of the music. I understand the aesthetic that vocalist is attempting, however, to me, that aesthetic is misplaced here. This music is too good, too strong for the skinny, thread vocal as presented. Compared to the music it seems the singer is always holding back.
Because of a certain lack of unity among these songs classification of a 'sound' is difficult. Each of the tracks, however, holds its own.
Songs such as "Natural" and "Diosa in My Mind" are fun, funky, disco-ish tracks perfect for the ride to Happy Hour on a Friday but are interesting enough in rhythm and instrumentation to be worthy of more serious attention.
My favorite track in this regard is "Green Smoking jan". The fusion is well done so the flow between genres is natural. This song alone is worth the download time.
The last 4 tracks seem somewhat misplaced on this album and to me they are weaker in imagination than the others. Perhaps the great guitar funk of the initial tracks spoiled my ears to the more subtle explorations of the last four.
Had the last 4 songs not been included I would have rated an 8 I think.
Simultaneously easy on the ears, yet magical in arrangement. This is what 'pop' music wants to be: soulful, harmonious, simple, and ultimately meaningful. They must be great to hear live.
Favorite Tracks:
Explanation of a misunderstanding, Boy in the Night, & Doesn't Jah Regret
En français comme traduit par Google:
Simultanément facile sur les oreilles, pourtant magique dans l'arrangement. Est ce ce que la musique de « pop » veut pour être : émouvant, harmonieux, simple, et finalement signicatif.
Ils doivent être grands pour entendre de phase.
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