The Monthly Music Trading Post (album, review, 1979, Computer)

duga · 01-06-2010, 05:30 PM

Schizotypic sent me this one...

Jade - In Pursuit

This is the best I could do with album art because apparently, this is quite a rare album!

Start with the Children - Just starting the album and knowing how relatively unknown this album seems to be, I'm already intrigued by the quality of the music. Just this song alone seems to be worth the price of entry. It immediately catches my interest in the album. From the horns and guitars to Jade's voice, it is a very solid opener.

Music Slave - Very 70's at the start. Very 70's-ish guitars. Not as solid as the first track, but still a good song. Very danceable.

Home Orpheus - I'm really liking this song. Slow and...well...soulful. I'm loving the chilled out guitars. I'm noticing how intricate Jade is and how all the instruments compliment each other so nicely. The piano is subtle until it needs to be. Again, I am totally confused that Jade seems to be relatively unknown.

Heaven Or Hell You Got To Choose - Starts off like it might be another slower song, but picks up quickly. Copious use of the cowbell, and another very 70's type song imo. Another danceable track.

The World is a Merri-Go Round - Solid track, but nothing too groundbreaking. After this song and the few that precede it, I can safely say a fan of 70's soul would probably love this album.

Tomorrow May Be Too Late - Starting to sound a bit the same as some of the other tracks (just in style - not necessarily the music itself). Solid, but easily forgettable.

Evil Ways - Well, well...a Santana cover. Pretty solid cover, too. And refreshing.

Little Jam No. 1 - Instrumental, and exaclty as the title implies. I love jam tracks, and this one is really good. A great way to close the album!

Overall, a really good soul album. As I mentioned, a fan of 70's soul/funk would love this album. Since I've never really tried to get into soul this was a relatively new experience for me. I like it and wouldn't mind getting into it more...especially if these guys are the ones that didn't get famous. Makes me wonder what else is out there. Standout tracks for me: Start With the Children, Home Orpheus, and Little Jam No. 1.

Overall, 7/10

sidewinder · 01-12-2010, 08:12 PM

Contemporary Noise Quintet - Pig Inside the Gentleman
provided by Zarko

I just completed my second listen to this album, the first being approximately a week ago around the same time of day. When I first put it on last week, it seemed like my enjoyment of it would be limited. Very jazzy/loungy, and I don't listen to much of this type of music. Jazz-influenced, sure, plenty of that. Lots of downtempo and chill-out music too. But this is more straight-up jazz than I'm used to. Anyway as it went on there were definitely parts I enjoyed. I was reminded of The Budos Band at times, a band I enjoy quite a bit, most likely due to the horns. They are more jazz-funk though. There were parts of this album that also reminded me of some jazz-influenced electronic acts that I enjoy, such as Amon Tobin, The Landau Orchestra (an orchestra-based project from the guys in Landau, the artist I happened to trade to Zarko), Kilimanjaro Darkjazz Ensemble (not that electronic actually), and maybe Bersarin Quartett. Anyway...on to my second listen. I like this, it's very chill despite not being downtempo. Lounge-y definitely. I like the piano, horns, chello, and whatever else...the only parts I found my self not liking were when the sax was present. I don't know what it is...but it's a bit irritating to me. A bit cheesy also. Sometimes I could deal with it, but most of the time not. Overall I'll definitely play this again at some point, as it's pretty good, but I didn't enjoy it to the point of keeping it in heavy rotation. Definitely worth a listen if you like jazz though.

Bulldog · 01-13-2010, 02:55 AM

I've got one of the two albums I'm in for, so I'll be getting my review typed up here fairly soon.

Don't forget that the next trade begins on Monday at the earliest, so best to start thinking about whether or not you want in nowish. 50/50 as to whether or not it's gonna be themed - depends if I can think of a good one or not (unless anyone else has any ideas).

01-06-2010, 05:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
duga MB quadrant's JM Vincent Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 3,762	Schizotypic sent me this one... Jade - In Pursuit This is the best I could do with album art because apparently, this is quite a rare album! Start with the Children - Just starting the album and knowing how relatively unknown this album seems to be, I'm already intrigued by the quality of the music. Just this song alone seems to be worth the price of entry. It immediately catches my interest in the album. From the horns and guitars to Jade's voice, it is a very solid opener. Music Slave - Very 70's at the start. Very 70's-ish guitars. Not as solid as the first track, but still a good song. Very danceable. Home Orpheus - I'm really liking this song. Slow and...well...soulful. I'm loving the chilled out guitars. I'm noticing how intricate Jade is and how all the instruments compliment each other so nicely. The piano is subtle until it needs to be. Again, I am totally confused that Jade seems to be relatively unknown. Heaven Or Hell You Got To Choose - Starts off like it might be another slower song, but picks up quickly. Copious use of the cowbell, and another very 70's type song imo. Another danceable track. The World is a Merri-Go Round - Solid track, but nothing too groundbreaking. After this song and the few that precede it, I can safely say a fan of 70's soul would probably love this album. Tomorrow May Be Too Late - Starting to sound a bit the same as some of the other tracks (just in style - not necessarily the music itself). Solid, but easily forgettable. Evil Ways - Well, well...a Santana cover. Pretty solid cover, too. And refreshing. Little Jam No. 1 - Instrumental, and exaclty as the title implies. I love jam tracks, and this one is really good. A great way to close the album! Overall, a really good soul album. As I mentioned, a fan of 70's soul/funk would love this album. Since I've never really tried to get into soul this was a relatively new experience for me. I like it and wouldn't mind getting into it more...especially if these guys are the ones that didn't get famous. Makes me wonder what else is out there. Standout tracks for me: Start With the Children, Home Orpheus, and Little Jam No. 1. Overall, 7/10 __________________ Confusion will be my epitaph...

01-12-2010, 08:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
sidewinder Engorged Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 5,536	Contemporary Noise Quintet - Pig Inside the Gentleman provided by Zarko I just completed my second listen to this album, the first being approximately a week ago around the same time of day. When I first put it on last week, it seemed like my enjoyment of it would be limited. Very jazzy/loungy, and I don't listen to much of this type of music. Jazz-influenced, sure, plenty of that. Lots of downtempo and chill-out music too. But this is more straight-up jazz than I'm used to. Anyway as it went on there were definitely parts I enjoyed. I was reminded of The Budos Band at times, a band I enjoy quite a bit, most likely due to the horns. They are more jazz-funk though. There were parts of this album that also reminded me of some jazz-influenced electronic acts that I enjoy, such as Amon Tobin, The Landau Orchestra (an orchestra-based project from the guys in Landau, the artist I happened to trade to Zarko), Kilimanjaro Darkjazz Ensemble (not that electronic actually), and maybe Bersarin Quartett. Anyway...on to my second listen. I like this, it's very chill despite not being downtempo. Lounge-y definitely. I like the piano, horns, chello, and whatever else...the only parts I found my self not liking were when the sax was present. I don't know what it is...but it's a bit irritating to me. A bit cheesy also. Sometimes I could deal with it, but most of the time not. Overall I'll definitely play this again at some point, as it's pretty good, but I didn't enjoy it to the point of keeping it in heavy rotation. Definitely worth a listen if you like jazz though. __________________ last.fm \| my collection on RYM \| vinyl instagram @allthatyouseeandhear I'd love to see your signature/links too, but the huge and obnoxious ones have caused me to block all signatures. Last edited by sidewinder; 01-12-2010 at 08:38 PM.

01-13-2010, 02:55 AM	#3 (permalink)
Bulldog why bother? Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: UK Posts: 4,840	I've got one of the two albums I'm in for, so I'll be getting my review typed up here fairly soon. Don't forget that the next trade begins on Monday at the earliest, so best to start thinking about whether or not you want in nowish. 50/50 as to whether or not it's gonna be themed - depends if I can think of a good one or not (unless anyone else has any ideas).