Wed. May 14, 2008
By DJ Plez
Round-up –
There's been a bunch of new music to come across my desk during the past couple of month; I unfortunately haven't had the opportunity to tell you about it. Here's a quick rundown of three full-length CDs I think you should seek out.
WHEN YOU KNOW by Dianne Reeves (Blue Note/EMI). I've long been a fan of this very talented jazz vocalist and this new album has her covering a variety of genres with dazzling brilliance. While several pop and R&B divas have recently tackled jazz projects with varying degrees of success, it's nice to have Reeves demonstrate what a true jazz pro can do.
THIRD by Portishead (Mercury/Island). Classified as Electronica Trip-hop by Amazon.com, this inventive and ground-breaking British trio just performed on the main stage at the Coachchella Music Festival, and they are back in our consciousness with their first album in ten years. Definitely not geared for the pop music obsessed or those who like their electronica easily accessible, THIRD is a masterful effort that will reward those with an open and adventuresome musical mind. It may take a few listenings to finally "get it," but your investment in time will be well worth it.
ROBYN by Robyn (Interscope). Remember the huge 1997 international hit "Show Me Love" by Robyn? Well, the Swedish star is back with a fantastically fun CD that has infectious melodies and funky fresh beats. Featuring tracks such as "Who's That Girl" and "Konichiwa Bitches," ROBYN is more than mindless pop; it's a creative and entertaining album that's a must-have.
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