exotic Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 Sonic Dragon is very proud to present the latest album from Australia's master of psychedelic funk, Benza. "Schwarze Now... The Defender" is Benza's third album and his most mature to date, solidifying his reputation both as a versatile musician and a quality producer. Opening with the funky "Pythagoras", Benza re-introduces himself with his signature sound. A spacious track, it bounces along with a subtle groove as squelchy synth lines weave in and out. Moving into "Mechanism" and we're presented with a electro-tinged bass line, while gentle melodies introduce a more progressive feeling into the sound. "Acting in Concert" opens with an almost tribal percussive line, and leads us into a deep, emotional track. With "Fabric", the funky percussion continues, with melodies and electro pads helping us get in touch with our percussive soul. The next track serves as a swirling overture to "The Switch", a slight departure from convention as Benza experiments with a more breakbeat orientated sound, while still maintaining his identifiably Benza sound. After this brief interlude what better way for us to return to form but with Benza's new Eurovisionary remix of "The Wolf", from his first album. Irreverence brings us back to the more refined Benza, the squelchy melodic lines and groovy bass lines mix with vocoded vocals creating a nice harmony. Next up Benza shows us more of his versatility with his bouncy, break beat Glandular remix of the groovy hit "Everyone's A Pornstar", from Melbourne's Kind Of Pluto. This is followed by "The Collector", probably the most upbeat number on the album, where a pushing kick meets with a pulsating bass line and Princess Bride samples, to create a dance floor friendly and definitively Benza tune. Last up we have "Sunday", a very refreshing end to the album, which begins as an ambient excursion and slowly moves into an uplifting, melodic number that picks up the pace yet without becoming too dominant - the perfect end to the Benza experience. 01. Pythagoras 02. Mechanism 03. Acting in Concert 04. Fabric 05. Overture 06. The Switch 07. The Wolf (Eurovisionary mix) 08. Irreverence 09. Everyone’s a Pornstar (Benza’s Glandular mix) 10. The Collector 11. Sunday Samples : http://saikosounds.com/english/display_release.asp?id=6287 Nhjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sideffect... Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 seems amazing, some track have strange pop influences, what I expect more off full on artist then benza... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaze Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 It sounds a little disappointing after their last album. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amphiton Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 Indeed. Previews sound bad, nothing interesting. Will have to listen to the full-length samples... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sideffect... Posted March 11, 2007 Share Posted March 11, 2007 Indeed. Previews sound bad, nothing interesting. Will have to listen to the full-length samples... very sceptic too but still, it's benza, gotta know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubble Wrap Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 I don't really like their new sound Its a shame becuase their first album totally kicked ass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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