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Most music can be described as some sort of “moving experience,” but the Notwist go beyond “moving.” Their meticulous frameworks of instruments, electronic sounds and captivating vocals work so well that the music buries itself in the listener??s psyche. Each plaintive echo, new texture and looping rhythm sounds like a natural extension of the brain’s synapses. For all its arty abstractions, Neon Golden reaches the sublime without being pompous or untouchable in the least...
...music which reinvigorates me. The spitfire style and intricate composition of these songs show how the best music comes not only from talent, but from a willingness to take risks, meld ideologies and then sit back with satisfaction as the results project a message that will stick in any listener??s head for much longer than...
Overall, New Day is an enjoyable album that, while bleaker than its predecessor, still has a broad range of rhythms, tempos and tones to keep the listener??s attention throughout the album. It deserves a full play by anyone with a slight interest, either as a follow up to White Ladder or an introduction to Gray’s music...
Friends describe Lewis as friendly and a good listener??a person with whom people could easily talk...
...outcome is rewarded and fans of contemporary jazz will enjoy this album. However, those listeners who are accustomed to the slow, deep and easygoing style of blues may find Dharma Days abrasive and lacking in hooks and melody. In either case, this album has the potential to broaden the listener??s musical horizons if listened to with an open mind...