John David has been bugging me to post more regularly, so I have decided to write more reviews and reports. So, here is to new attempts at keeping this blog running.

Today I will be reviewing a new album.

Title: Teraphonic Overdubs
Artist: Chris Joss
Release Date: Sept. 2007
Label: ELS
Rating: 6.5 of 10

Author info (from allmusic.com):
"Frenchman/producer/multi-instrumentalist Chris Joss constructs funky downtempo music that's heavily influenced by the film music of Lalo Schifrin, John Barry, and Quincy Jones. Joss made his debut in 1996 with The Man With a Suitcase. Dr. Rhythm appeared in 2002 and was followed two years later by the soulful You've Been Spiked. That same year, You've Been Spiked was picked-up for an American re-release by the ESL label, home of the like-minded Thievery Corporation."

Review:
Fabulous percussion and unique melodies (a bouncing mix of guitars and loops, light "la-la-la" vocals, and an array of world instruments) make this a wonderful album to hear in the store and on the stereo the first couple of times. Lack of strong, concise song structure makes this a less satisfying listen afterward (but maybe that is my downfall when it comes to instrumental music). In general it reminds me of a really great instrumental remix of Broadcast and Blaxploitation artists. Every song is good, but none hits the mark completely. Some songs come close: "I Want Freedom," "Count the Daisies," "Summer Springs," and "Luna Rides Back." All good, but I wouldn't play them at my wedding or anything.