100.0% positive (10 ratings)
Buyer Rating: 98.5% positive (66 ratings)
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Reviews & Discussion:
Venetian Snares - Cubist Reggae
Aug 20, 2011
I love half of the tracks, but in comparison to Jehst's older material (such as Falling Down) there's definitely been a lose of subtlety and a dampening of metaphorical imagery in the lyrics, and Jehst's lyrics were always what I liked most about him.Still a decent LP, but I can't help but feel really disappointed with half the tracks. I suppose I just wanted another Falling Down LP, which this really obviously isn't. I have had the D side on heavy rotation ever since release day though.
Jehst - The Mengi Bus Mix Tape
May 12, 2011
I felt sick while listening to this. I was expecting Mariah Carey or Kayne West to come in and drop a chorus at any moment. I genuinely cringed at every new track, at the uninspired drum work, the not quite tuneful enough vocals and the cheesy loved up rnb hooks.I kept having visions of that genius Tom Jenkinson being held at ransom by a bunch of pop/rnb artists and being forced to churn out these tracks against his will. Obviously check it out for yourself first before making any judgements. Iv tried listening to this a few times through but I just simply cant bear it. Please, forget that this record was ever released by the mind that created such amazingly intricate, rhythmically complex and infinitely textured convoluted breakcore/idm tracks. I hope one day it is revealed that this cd was a big joke.
Okapi & Aldo Kapi's Orchestra - Love Him Vol.1 Recent (1927-1952) - Økapi Plays The Music Of Aldo Kapi
Jul 03, 2010
I cant help but feel happy when I listen to this. Its charming, fun and childish in the best possible ways. A real gem for anyone looking for more happy and fun electronica that bridges on IDM at points with some subtle glitches and clicks thrown into the mix, but which are far from the focal point of the tracks. Its a rare sound that Okapi has perfected, and its not just novel and original but also highly enjoyable and immersive enough for repeated listens. (People who like Thiaz Itch and Tep often enjoy Okapi. Id really like to hear more music similar to these 3 artists!) |
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I would love Venetian Snares to pursue this sort of sound more, but with more variation throughout.
3.5/5.00.