Freitag, 10. Okt 2008, 19:59

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Motown Junkie's new effort is a complex piece of work, which could have been made in any place of the world, since it travels around it musically. You realize it from the opening title track to the wonderful Hotdrop contribution in the closing "Row". You could hear it on a train ride, no borders blocking your path, and the music would fit that trip easily.

It starts off with a downbeat "Ravi Shankar on acid" style, beats floating through your right and left speakers until they twist your brain, and it's sure to happen with "Ill Dawn" and its crazy beats chasing you in 3 intense minutes.

You may find the right mood for you depending on each track you choose. "Change" would be a nice end-of-the-night soundtrack, while "They Have a Pact With the Devil" could be easily your perfect soundtrack for a meeting with mafia crooks. Probably the best song here will have to be the psychedelic "Pagan Dances in Autumn Twilight", with a strong middle-east feel to it, followed by the 21st Century blues of "Anfeta Effect" and the soothing sound layers of "Time to Solo".

An overall great album by Portuguese Motown Junkie, which can be fully enjoyed either in stereo speakers or headphones.

Review by "Daniel Catarino"