1001 Albums Summary

The whole album felt like a compilation of interludes used across various films from various genres. A highlight being ‘La femme d’argent’ for making me feel like a detective in a 1970’s ‘Shaft’ knockoff film. Across other songs, artists like Beck and Tame Impala come to mind who have similar styles especially in some of the earlier songs of the album. The constantly shifting vibe crossed into smooth jazz and Bossa Nova all the way to techno, psychic rock, all of which being unexpected but very much welcome to create an overall pleasant listen with each song as original and interesting as the last.

Having already listened to some of their songs including the opening track to this album, I had high hopes. Pleased to say I wasn’t disappointed. Some personal highlights: Modern Man Wasted hours Deep blue Each song was enjoyable but as a whole, it was an experience. The transitions and story told made it even more worth it listening to the entire album.

Each song being ten minutes and over initially felt daunting but overall the album kept you entertained and was definitely worth listening to. With only four songs none were really highlighted above the rest, all songs had similar vibes but still unique in the fact that the album didn’t feel ‘one note’. At points I was reminded of Damon Albarn in his ‘solo more experimental music’, though this connection doesn’t reflect the whole album or even whole songs. The Nigerian jazz genre is definitely something now I’ll start to look into and explore, this album being a good gateway into that world of music.

Great album, great artist. Adele poppin off in this pop album.

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