audio review : Eve ( album ) … Booka Shade

audio review : Eve ( album ) ... Booka Shade

A few randomly placed vocal tracks on an album otherwise composed of instruments is almost never a good idea and this Booka Shade release is no exception. Not that Eve’s instrumentals necessarily provide exceptional grooves on their own.

This is mostly mid-tempo techno-house music that would work fine in a lounge club, where what matters most is the pulse of the beat; I can also imagine fashion models sauntering the beaches of Jesolo to it; but comes across as musically middling.

my rating : 3 of 5

2013

audio review : Love Inc ( song ) … Booka Shade

The concept is cliché and a little annoying. “Love”, as described by what sounds like a girl’s voice at the beginning, is a vague term that doesn’t really mean much outside of its literal meaning of strong like. What’s annoying is how people try to annotate it into something deeper.

There’s also a joy theme happening here. It reveals itself just before a build-up that peaks the song out with an exuberant hornscape. I would’ve liked to hear the “happy” sample continue thru those refrains instead of stopping before they end, but it’s a likable song nonetheless.

my rating : 4 of 5

audio review : Blackout [ White Noise ] ( EP ) … Booka Shade

audio review : Blackout [ White Noise ] ( EP ) ... Booka Shade

Chelonis R Jones adds nothing of value to this set. In fact, he takes value away. His vocals, presented upon both versions of the title track as a dub blend of sorts, are annoying and distracting. It just sounds like some random gay guy talking nonsense over thumpy house grooves.

My only other major complaint is that the Karrera song is already included on the Haleshop EP released just a few months ago. Otherwise the music is typical Booka Shade, which typically isn’t a bad thing, especially if you happen to be night-outing on a crowded dance floor.

my rating : 3 of 5

2013