Artist: Shawn Lee
Release: Synthesizers In Space
Format: Album
Label: ESL
Released: August 2012
There’s definitely a retro vibe going on here. A real
melting pot of 70’s funk, psychedelica, vintage synths (which reminded me of Faze Action’s
selection for the Abstract Funk Theory compilation), funky hip-hop breaks, and T-Rex’ish
glam rock.
At times the tracks seem to use simple riffs which add to
the retro sound. It also at times gives a raw amateur feel but this is quite
deceptive because he layers the tracks so perfectly he could also be described
as somewhat of a genius.
I have to admit this isn’t currently what I normally listen
to and possibly isn’t in vogue (but you shouldn’t care about that). I’m not
convinced the track listing on the promo is accurate as “Low Riders in Space”
sounds far more like “Celestial Waltz” than “Celestial Waltz”. I get the feelin’
this release could well appeal to fans of the Cosmic Disco and Ninja Tune alike.
Review by Woodzee
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