Thievery Corporation - Sounds From the Verve Hi-Fi
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Free Music Notes for Sounds From the Verve Hi-Fi
Free Music Review: Nice Verve CD
Hit: 3 Stars
I will repeat this later, but I think fans will want to know that this is NOT an ESL release. It's compiled by Thievery Corporation for VERVE.THat said, I enjoyed this album. However I think folks that are looking for the next new think from Thievery Corporation would be disappointed. Again, this album is not actually released by the ESL label. This is a "Verve Music" release - so it is heavy heavy jazz and old school. This album is a selection of music compiled by the guys from Thievery Corporation for a "Brazilian Jazz" feeling Verve release. None of their actual music is on this.
That said, it's good music. It's true to Verve. However some of the songs that were selected are far from the artists most brilliant works. This would be more along the lines of a "quality tracks that may have been forgotten" sort of compilation. A previous reviewer was very correct when they said this about the Astrud Gilberto song. For Astrud Gilberto, why not "Goodbye Sadness" for example. And Elis Regina, take your pick really. But to hear an awesome version of Bola Com Bala, listen to Joao Bosco's instead. RARELY do I point someone over Elis, but that song, the xinga in it is unmatched.
So in short, there are better comps out there - regardless of the tracks you're looking for here. For starters, I would recommend "Nova Bossa", another Verve Bossa Nova release. And there are so many others. But all the artists have done better work. However if you're a collecter, enjoy the B sides, or simply will get anything with Thievery Corporation attached this might be for you.
I must admit though... I do LOVE Menina Flor, the first track.
Free Music Review: a great selection from thievery corporation
Hit: 3 Stars
most fans of thievery corporation will be very disappointed with this release. true fans will delight in seeing some very significant influences into their music presented here from the verve label. eric and rob were asked to put together a compilation of their favorite tunes from the verve label (you might remember a similar move by dj cam on his 'honeymoon' release last year). there is no mixing, but this albums provides you with two essential elements: (1) a look at what has inspired the new sound of thievery corporation and (2) a wonderful introduction to the verve label. there is very little electronic on this release, but it is a nice compilation album.Free Music Review: Blood-Red Velvet
Hit: 3 Stars
Solid pick up. Very loungy. A few tracks are pretty weak, a little too in-the-clouds, wimpy. But definitely an interesting adoptation of South American beats and percussion with jazzy-smooth vocals over classic songs. One of those albums that expands your musical horizons. At times quirky, but often hip--like blood-red velvet.Free Music Review: HEY - WHO'S THE FEMALE SINGER ON TRACK 1
Hit: 3 Stars
Why does the track just mention Stan Getz (sax) and the composer Luiz Bonfa WITHOUT EVER MENTIONING THE NAME OF THE FEMALE VOCALIST?????PS: WHO IS THE FEMALE VOCALIST OF "MENINA FLOR"???????
Couple of OK tracks, but rest is a little dull
Free Music Review: What the...?
Hit: 2 Stars
Well, if you are expecting the signature sound of THievery that we all love, you aren't going to find it here..no way. None of the cool percussions or downtempo beats. It's all jazz. 75% vocal jazz...it doesn't fit the mold of these artists. So if you are looking for sounds of the Thievery, you might want to skip this one and buy one of their previous albums.