Blog: Music Reviews

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BLOG: MUSIC “REVIEWS”

I decided to give writing reviews (and a view “artist impressions|) a try in February 2022, a new “addition” to Roel’s World … Now, obviously I am not a famous musician, composer, writer / critic or what ever. Roel’s World was and should always stay FUN for me. The moment Roel’s World is no longer a hobby but an obligation I would simply stop with it.

I will not blog about famous bands and musicians, simply because there will be many others who will. I am digging around online for “somethin’ else”, trying to find those “hidden gems”.

When I listen to the releases I review I am using the Monolith M1070 Planar headphones, thus room acoustics (where ever I listen) are not of influence. Click on the images to enlarge.

ARTIST “IMPRESSIONS” (MY “ICONS”)

What I love about’s” … reviews about my personal “heros” and most admired. Musicians / bands / composers / producers who’s music have been fundamental to my own development as listener, musician and composer/producer:

Coleman Hawkins” (saxophonist, Jazz), Michael Brecker (saxophonist, Jazz & cont. music), “Jazzmatazz” (Jazzhop project), Miles Davis (trumpetist, Jazz), John Coltrane (saxophonist, Jazz).

RELEASE REVIEWS

Reviews of releases (albums, EPs, singles), sometimes by request. Most will be newly or upcoming releases, but from time to time I might write about an album from my extensive collection that I truly love (and think deserves a spotlight). Always looking for those “hidden gems” …

JAZZ

i told you” by Brad Fritcher’s MOODS (Nu-Jazz)

Caillebotis” by Glass Museum (Jazzbient)

Time To Mind the Mystics” by Dan Bruce’s :beta collective (Jazz-Fusion)

The Space Between” by Alexander Flood (Nu-Jazz)

lil’ Blue Hat” by Jim Lang (Jazz-Fusion)

Dreamers” by Mark Lockheart (Jazzbient)

Climax” by INK (“Electro Jazz”)

Past & Present” by Atlantic Groove Society (Jazz-Fusion)

ELECTRONIC

Vessels to Motherland” by Machine Lieder (Electronic)

Guardians of the Most Cosmic Shrine” (Ambient/Jazzbient)

SKA, REGGAE & LATIN / WORLD

Culture Riddem – Tribute To Joseph Hill” (Reggae/Dub)