Review: Jamie Woon – Mirrorwriting

R&B being somewhat out of my comfort zone, dreading having to endure another Usher, I settled into Mirrorwriting expecting to be mildly disappointed, a bit bored and ‘horse with fly in the it’s eye’ aggravated.

Although there is plenty of funk in this album, if I were allowed only one word under some kind of word Nazi regime, it would be “Beautiful”.

The only slight gripe I might be able to squeeze out of myself if that with such an incredibly resonating voice, and precise song writing, maybe there is a touch of over production. I would have preferred to have had a more intimate experience. That being said, some of the production choices are pretty damn incredible. Jesus Woon, you can’t win with me.

In summary, Mirrorwriting is a soulfully delivered master class in elegant musicality. If only more artists could be as brave.

9/10

Review: Kraak & Smaak – Electric Hussle

Oooo, another generic Eletro album I hear you yell….in your hordes….literal hordes of devoted talkographers. Well, hold you’re tiny little judgmental horses and allow me to set you straight.

This album has Colonel Abramsesque housey groove coming out the ears. Built For Love being the week spot, the remaining tracks soak up any fraction of doubt that you sir, are not cool, and make you want to actually eat the funk!

If you like throw back house, soulful voices and a swagger that oozes class, get Kraak & Smaak – Electric Hussle!

8/10