COOLOOLOOSH – ELEMENTS OF SOUND
One of the most diverse bands I’ve heard in a while, Coolooloosh mix R'n'B with hip-hop, funk, rock, and even that traditional Middle Eastern sound. Their latest album, Elements of Sound, is a good demonstration of what they set out to do: to form one of the most unique and dynamic forces in the music world as we know it today.
It’s easy to tell that all six members are dedicated musicians. The lyrics are pure poetry and the guitar is light and funky, but can get gritty, dirty and distorted when it has to be. The bass is smooth and locks in with the drums creating a strong rhythm section for the rest of the band to work from. Their horns section adds style and definition to each song.
The album is well presented and diverse. The first track, titled “Elements of Sound”, is a fast paced funk/rock song which leads nicely into the calmer “Music Business”. Within the next few tracks, their Middle Eastern upbringing creeps in through the use of traditional instruments. By track seven the album becomes quite intense musically and lyrically. However there is a release in the tenth track, “Yeah Yeah Yeah”, a ballad to slow the whole musical journey down. “Until the Day” (track 11) then explodes into a political rage about the corruption seen throughout the world.
The songs fit together to make one long, quite intense, epic tune. Even though “Elements of Sound” has its heavy parts, it is still easy on the ears. It’s an album that I can listen to the whole way through and not get bored.
By Josh Charig
Rating: 9/10
Format: Album
Release Date: Out Now
Label: Self Released
www.myspace.com/coolooloosh
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