Music Reviews

Sat. May 24, 2003 12:00 AM by Chris Eterno

Chicago, IL - Electronic New Age meets adult contemporary, with a sprinkle of Basia. That fits the mark for Delirium's new full length release "Chimera", on Nettwerk America Records. Known for a euphoric sound and angelic vocals, Delirium hasn't strayed much from their signature music style. Why should they? It works. Bill Leeb and Rhys Fulber (Pete Tong and Conjure One's producer) take this album on much of the same direction of their previous releases but this time using vocals by Leigh Nash, Margaret Far and Jael. Heavenly sounding keys and smooth moving sounds make for a really beautiful L.P. listening experience. Dance divas watch for a May release of White Label mixes of the first single "Afterall". Chimera will be released in June.

Matt Warren is back with his own release and a remix project. Matt's "Essential E.P. 4" is cute filtered- disco at its finest. The track that stands out is "Angels (Jazz Mix)". Matt works a deep groovy underground sound with this cut that is perfect for the Cocktail crowd. Matt also delivers remixes of Screamin' Rachael's "Don't Make Me Lonely". Rachael moves away from her house roots with this track with a sound that has a mainstream dance appeal to it. Both releases currently available on Traxx Records.

You know them as the funky guys who throw paint all over each other in front of audiences, but The Blue Man Group has actually released a new L.P. called "The Complex" on Lava records. Songs included on the CD vary from minimal eletronic to alternative rock. Guest vocalists include Tracy Bonham, Venus Hum, Esthero and Dave Matthews. All the tracks lend themselves to the feel of the BMG show and deliver a fun/unique interpretation. No release date set yet.
 

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