Wide Bay ( QL ) - Australia
Website : http://jadeassassin.weebly.com
Joined : July 19, 2006
Decent songwriting, excellent performances and high production values make this album an enjoyable listen. Well worth the download!
In this album, Emerald Park lays the smack down, deliver high quality instrumentation, song-writing and production values. The tunes also have a nice retro vibe to them, whilst managing to completely avoid the suck factor seen in the likes of College and Surf Rock. All in all, a great introduction to a talented band that you'll no doubt love if you are a fan of groups such as Seldon Plan.
While this release draws from some of the music from the 80's, it also adds something else into the equation. Beat Six sound promising, and I find myself wanting more. Fingers crossed they release some more tracks soon.
In the last year or so, there has been a rise in the number of very talented Japanese artists to Jamendo. Phrenia is a great example of these newcomers, with songs that place the listener in another world where heroes and adventure await. Her songs are reminiscent of the likes of Utada. All in all, this album is an absolute pleasure to listen to.
I have been a fan of The Kyoto Connection ever since I heard their first release on Jamendo. One of the great things about this album is that they've mixed 80's electro-pop with that Eastern sound. There are hints of Duran Duran and other 80's synth groups but it holds true to their Oriental theme. It really works and is proof of how amazing these guys are. I give it my stamp of approval and recommend the download.
The other day I received an email recommendation from a friend at Jamendo saying that Neil Leyton had released a new album via the website. I was excited to say the least, but the download was delayed due to website maintenance. Today Jamendo was up and running, so I downloaded the torrent and gave the EP a listen. I was not disappointed either. Neil delivers rebellious Brit-Rock that will start your feet a-tapping, all the way up and into the brain. His songs are fun and as always touched by his own political message. Well worth a download!