2005-09-08
Even though the lyrics of Bliss are sung in English, their European roots are evident in their new-age classical-meets-techno approach to music. The first track title “Sleep Will Come” I thought would set the mood for the entire album because of a lengthy instrumental of violin and accordion introduce the album. If it weren’t for the African hollering and hip-hop electronic drum beats which seem to pop up, I would have been able to fall asleep to this album with ease, which is apparently what they want. These songs all contain a certain drone which I think is meant to sedate its listeners. The vocals have that jazzy-style female crooning, typical of easy listening music. This album would be suitable for a nighttime drive.EMILY HAINES
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CROWDED HOUSE
Time on Earth
Nick Lowe
Jesus of Cool (reissue)
DONAVON FRANKENREITER
GLOW
CLUTCHY HOPKINS (MEETS LORD KENJAMIN)
Music Is My Medicine
THE WATSON TWINS
TALKING TO YOU, TALKING TO ME
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