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Short and Sweet NYC, CD Review >>
Ocote Soul Sounds is an impeccable project full of wonderfully crafted tracks that consist of varying degrees of salsa, afro-beat, experimental jazz, trip and hip hop. Easily something that sounds as popping fresh as a set spun by the dopest of dj’s, the live instrumentation on this album was created to astound. Each instrument is boastfully distinct as it grinds out groove after noteworthy groove. Coconut Rock is the third album from Ocote Soul Sounds and is full of chunky bass lines, dance-ready anthems and balmy soul vibes flavored with Latin infused tracks that create an international appeal and make the album organic, ultra-hip and laidback. Downright soulful and all kinds of cool, the seduction is immediate and the allure is long-lasting. Silvery acoustic guitar hops against a soaring flute and the melodious voice of Brazilian singer, Tita Lima on “Vendendo Saude & Fe.” The electric guitar fires up like a flame, ready to devastate everything in sight. Martin Perna, founder of Antibalas and Adrian Quesada of Grupo Fantasma, with members of Antibalas, Grupo Fantasma, and Brownout amongst other artists have collectively released an album that is diverse, bright, at times political and full on funky. “Vampires” tackles capitalism with heavy plunks of bass and the present yet scarcity of guitar yields a rather restrictive tone, perfectly in line with the subject matter. With a 70s disco mantra and a bubbly guitar effect on “Return of the Freak,” the tune bounces into a clever creeper of a hit. Coconut Rock allows the listener to be drawn in to swirling instrumentation with a sort of wound up allure that is both invigorating and sensual. 07/29/09 >> go there
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