Reviews:By E.J

The time has come again for us at Intrigue to give some melodies our honest and discerning opinions. We have added a new section to our reviews and it is, Myspace song reviews. Each issue we will pick a song to review from an up and coming artist's Myspace page. It could be you!


Gnarls Barkley:The Odd couple







Just over two years ago a song stunned the Nation, that was "Crazy" by Gnarls Barkley it was a record breaking worldwide sensation that is already a timeless classic. Their album "St Elsewhere" was a fusion of R&B and funkadelic Pop, and it left us wondering how they could follow it up! Well they have done it and their new effort is something like a 70's revival tinged with a modern twist of bittersweet lemon. They have found their sound and we love it!



Creepy bass, suffocating synths and Cee-Lo’s quasi-religious vocals make ‘Open Book’ and ‘Would Be Killer’ both deep, dark trips into the duo’s psyche. The album is a journey into their Kaleidoscopic worlds. A description of this masterpiece would be a waterfall of many colours, an anthology of musical psychotherapy. We cannot even imagine where this "Odd couple" can go next with their music but for now lets just enjoy this feast on the ears and allow yourself to have endless eargasms!!!!

Intrigue gives this album a blinding 5 stars!!


*****


Myspace song review

Ram:Thoughts of Life






We are waiting in anticipation for Ram's mixtape Hit and Run to hit the roads but until then we got his Myspace page I guess. One of our fave songs on there is "Thoughts of Life" Ram has one of those listenable voices, he has an expert penmanship, and this song is no exception, we take a very brief glimpse into our Ram's mind and it leaves us wondering and wanting more. The tune is laid back and keeps you listening and thinking and pondering. This young man is gifted and we can't wait for him to bless us with the gift of his latest mixtape "Hit and Run".

Check out this song @

http://www.myspace.com/rameses80

We give "Thoughts of Life"

a wonderful four stars

****

Nneka:Heartbeat CD [Four Music]

This young lady has been blessed with a spine tingling soulful vocal ability and thought provoking songwriting talent. The nigerian born singer/songwriter is a rare breed, and her latest offering will not disappoint. This touching single is taken off her forthcoming album "No Longer at Ease" and it no doubt leaves you salivating for more of her delicious sounds.

No Longer at Ease: Out 9th June 2008.