Moosefrog Review on GratisVibes

Posted on GratisVibes September 8th, 2007 by ikram

To coincide with the interview with Lo-Kiwi, I’m reviewing one of their releases, “Adrift” by Finnish duo Moosefrog. Adrift is a follow-up to the “Come” EP, which was the first release of the Lo-Kiwi label.

After an initial listen, ‘Adrift’ sounds unmistakeably like a throwback to the trip-hop era of the mid to late 90s, although its clear that Moosefrog have updated the template and the sound for the 21st century! If you liked Morcheeba, Thievery Corporation or other acts in that oeuvre, you’d definitely enjoy this album!

This stylish album has a alluring, sensual, yet dark and brooding quality to it. Maybe not as dark as Portishead but not as cheery as Hooverphonic were in their later days. The highlights include Anji Bee’s vocals on two of the tracks on this release. Anji (from the band Love Spirals Downwards) reminds me of Sade’s sultry voice. In fact ex-MTV VJ and well known podcasting personality Adam Curry calls it “the sexiest voice in podcasting”. Yes thats right, Anji does podcasts as well!

Definitely a release for all those skeptics who still think that the netlabel scene isn’t producing quality.

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Chillcast #90: Fancey Shmancey Contest!

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I’ve got a tasty platter of poppy treats for you this week, concluding with another fantastic CD giveaway! I’ve also got the winners of the Beth Hirsch contest to announce. Hope you enjoy this upbeat mix of tunes, all featuring wonderful vocal work.

Playlist:

  1. “Pornographer’s Dream” Suzanne Vega Beauty & Crime [Bonus Track Version] (2007) Suzanne Vega - Beauty & Crime (Bonus Track Version) - Pornographer's Dream
  2. “Like You” The Callen Sisters The Callen Sisters (2007) The Callen Sisters - The Callen Sisters - Like You
  3. “She’s Mine” Brett Dennen So Much More (2007) Brett Dennen - So Much More - She's Mine
  4. “Something Beautiful” Christabel Something Beautiful (Single) (2007) Christabel - Something Beautiful - EP - Something Beautiful
  5. “All Together” Beth Hirsch Wholehearted (2007) Beth Hirsch - WHOLEHEARTED - All Together
  6. “Gulf Breeze” Fancey Schmancey (2007) Buy at eMusic


Wholehearted

Fancey “Shmancey” CD Contest:

Please visit the Fancey Contest page to enter for your chance to win 1 of 3 copies of Fancey’s new album, Shmancey, care of What Are Records.

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