Connectivity

admin — Thu, 26 Apr 2007 18:00:00 +0000

In a music genre that tends to sound much the same, Mahogany has come back after a five year absence with a new album that manages to stand out from the rest.

Connectivity has eleven songs that mesmerize. This listener is reminded of ancient chants. The soft male and female vocals lull one into a scene not unlike Mahogany’s album cover. My favorite song, “Renovo” is one wave of strings and horns with almost a classical feel after another. Just as one relaxes into the rhythm, a delicate voice enters, “Can you find the edge of this vast complex land?” A question to set the listener’s mind thinking.

“Domino Ladder Beta” seems a little out of place in this collection with its dark sound. My favorite song was “My Bed Is My Castle” that mixes programmed beats with live guitars and vocals. The bass is beautiful.

This CD captures the energy it takes to both plan and build a city, the hopes and dreams of the future, even if the city is only within us. It reminds this listener of a gleaming contemporary skyline. So, if you’re into electronica, take a listen to Connectivity. You will enjoy.

Written by: Ann Hite, April 26th 2007

Raising Your Voice… Trying to Stop an Echo

admin — Sat, 13 Jan 2007 19:13:00 +0000

By Hammock

Darla Records

The latest album by Hammock, Raising a Voice…Trying to Stop an Echo, is a beautiful compilation of piano and electric guitar that stretches across genres showing mass appeal to many different audiences. All eighteen tracks on this album enrich you with a cascade of sound that is perfectly harmonious. The songs flow seamlessly from track to track making it seem more like an orchestrated concert just for you as opposed to just another album. Listen closely and you can hear beautiful string accompaniments and steady percussion.

This album is ideal for relaxing after a long day of work, guided meditation or to add a little enchantment into the everyday. Many times when listening to albums of this genre a rock n' roll die hard such as me has a tendency to cringe. However, this is one album I will definitely keep in my collection for years to come. I look forward to future albums by Hammock.

Written by: Diana Tierney, January 13th 2007