Plastyc Buddha - Throwing Stones In Placid Pools

Though downtempo-lounge has gotten somewhat of a bad rap, due to oversaturation, a few bright spots shine through. Plastyc Buddha's THROWING STONES IN PLACID POOLS is one of those. It definitely takes the mellow route, right from "Voyeur De Luxe," though one could argue that it hasn't distinguised itself yet. But "Rhodes Royce" makes itself known through its immediate beauty and grace. The sax-based "Clear Day" then leads into "Sofa Lust," which beguiles with a mysterious female vocal snippet. The remainder of the album fades into niceness, but the album holds together on the strength of "Rhodes Royce" and "Sofa Lust" alone.