Depeche Mode's synth player, Martin L. Gore, makes a guest appearance on one track of Bomb The Bass's latest album, 'Back To Light', but the 80's synth influence seems to extend beyond the single song to permeate the whole record. Following relatively quickly on from 2008's 'Future Chaos' (which took almost 10 years to make), Tim Simenon has collaborated with Brazilian producer Gui Boratto to deliver an album of subtle contrasts - the lighter feel of the songs hides some dark underlying elements. Vocals are provided by a gaggle of singers, including Kelley Polar, Richard Davis, Paul Conboy and (the only female) Sarah O'Shura. But our favourite track takes us back to where we started - 'Milakia' was originally recorded over a decade ago when Simenon helped produce Depeche Mode's 'Ultra' album - this brooding synth-heavy number makes a fittingly dark end to the record. Released on March the 1st on !K7 Records.
This is an interesting one. You'll alrerady know from our piece on the first single that this is King Britt's last 'dance' album (the subsequent stuff will be a lot more experimental, apparently), but it is the maner that the record was put together that intrigues us. Made up of many, many 'micro-sounds' collected from his many years in the music industry producing and remixing for the likes of Macy Gray and Donna Lewis, each of the elements was imported into Albeton Live with the initial combination of around 50 'tracks' worked into 11 proper songs, which have then been mixed together for the LP. The result is a deeply soulful dance record that will grow on you the more you listen to it. As it's King Britt's last 'conventional' record, you'd better make the most of it. Released on April 20th on Nervous Records. You can download 'Now' for free here.
Listen to King Britt - 'Now (feat Astrid Suryanto)'
Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings - I Learned the Hard Way (Daptone)
The welcome fourth LP from Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings epitomises the Daptone sound - warm, soulful and funky. Some of that warmth will be due to recording the album on an Ampex eight-track tape machine, but most of it will be from Sharon's voice: controlled raw power that is on a par with Aretha Franklin. This is an advance on their last LP '100 Days, 100 Nights' but they still keep it focused on that authentic, simple soul sound. There is plenty of diversity on the record, from the big entrance of track one, 'The Game Gets Old' to the very last song, a bare ballad in the style of Sam Cooke, 'Mama Don't Like My Man'. Out on April 6th on Daptone Records.
Listen to 'I Learned The Hard Way' by Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings
Jose James - Black Magic (Brownswood)
To describe a record as 'very accomplished' can go either way. It can mean a polished yet bland album that's quickly forgotten, or, as in the case with Jose James' latest LP, 'Black Magic', a classy collection of tunes that will get played again and again. But before we get too carried way, we should say that this record is definitely erring dangerously on the side of 'smooth jazz'. What saved it for us was repeated listening - it is definitely a grower - and then only playing it at the right time and right place, which is usually in the evening and over loudspeakers (rather than, say, on an iPod on the train on the way to work). Even better, just play one track at a time - let each song stand out so that you can appreciate the 'very accomplished' musicianship of Mr James. Out now on Gilles Peterson's Brownswood Records.
Hang on to your hats, this is Healer Selecta. An LP that does just what it says on the tin, 'Let's Get It Started' is a wild journey through what can only be described as good-rockin' beats. London's Yvan Serrano-Fontova has been involved in all sorts of musical projects since a young age, and these have all come crashing together on this one record (just check out the Genre Web, below). Don't get us wrong, this isn't a mish-mash of conflicting styles: we like diversity at Meme Magazine, and this record handles the genres (including soul, rocksteady, afro-beat, samba, R&B, Latin boogaloo and surf) with style and respect. But most of all this is an album of good-time music that will definitely put a smile on your face. Released 8th March on Freestyle Records.
If you've enjoyed any of our previous recommendations from Skeletons, Jimi Tenor / Tony Allen, (label mate) Mulatu Astatke or Stonephace, then you are bound to delight in this latest album from Canada's Souljazz Orchestra. Not that they are exactly the same as any of these - this band manages to show off a goodly range of genre-bending skills, including afro-jazz, soul, funk and latin. The opening track, 'Awakening', gently eases you into the record before the big afro-beat groove of 'Agbara' takes over the driving seat. The rest of the album continues in a similar way, each track a new surprise, until it closes with the Pharaoh Sanders' '81 classic 'Rejoice', neatly split into two distinct parts. Rejoice, indeed. Out on the 22nd February on Strut Records.
This is dark, very dark. But, as you would have hoped from the first LP from the 'godfather of hip hop' in 16 years, it's brilliant. If you know Gil's voice, age it about 100 years, put it on a backing track of Burial and Fourtet static, then you have an idea of where this record is going. The LP is book-ended by a haunting homage to the role certain women have played in his upbringing, with the tracks inbetween covering subjects such as loneliness, insomnia and alienation. You get the picture. But, and I'll say this again, the whole album is utterly captivating, as it draws you track by track into Gil's disturbing world. But then it ends, far too quickly. At half an hour long, it leaves you masochistically wanting more. Hopefully there will be. The album is out now on XL Recordings but if you go to the microsite you can download a free track.
It is pure pleasure to listen to the rhythms dance across each of the tracks on this LP. There is an almost addictive-like quality to the songs from this compilation of South African underground music from the 60s and 70s. The vibe on this record, the first in a trilogy, is definitely on a jive tip, with the next two focusing on soul, funk and Hammond R&B (can't wait!) and then jazz. Many of the songs were only released on short-run 45s for the local market which means they are unbounded in their fusion of jazz, rumba and funk. During the years running up to the Soweto uprising in 1976, this record demonstrates that despite massive adversity, the joy, exhiliration and release that music can bring. Out on February 22nd on Strut.
Download a free track at the microsite.
This is the LP where The Bamboos bring it home, in spades: a real masterpiece of under-stated funk music. This is still as tight a band as you will find anywhere, but rather than just 'go large' on the funk (as many of their contemporaries tend to do), this is a much more measured affair of soulful rhythms and classic tracks. With just 3 instrumentals on the LP (including the sitar-led 'Up On The Hill'), it is the vocal tracks that really make the record shine. Kicking off in classic Bamboos style with Kylie Auldist singing 'On The Sly', she also features on probably the best track here 'Keep Me In Mind'. There are also fantastic vocal contributions from rapper Lyrics Born and King Merc, but it is the skill of the musicians, led by Lance Ferguson, that make this a stand-out LP. This is definitely a record that will be played for a long, long time. Released on March 29th on Tru Thoughts Records.
This is the brilliant third LP from Simon Ward, aka Dr Rubberfunk: a look back at late 70s / early 80s soul and funk done in a very mature and accomplished manner. Mixing danceable funk with groove-laden jazz and hip soul, the LP works extremely well as a whole, despite this apparent diversity. Vocals are provided by Andrew Roachford (welcome back!), John Turrell (from the excellent Smoove & Turrell), Phillippo and Sitkza (who is a little disappointing - cf. Kathrin deBoer of Belleruche). If you like a good groove (and who doesn't!), then this record needs to be part of your life. Also check out the EP of Trouble Woman remixes. Both out now on Jalapeno Records.
Listen to 'Trouble Woman (featuring Roachford)' by Dr Rubberfunk
Slacker - 'Start A New Life' (Godlike & Electric Records)
Chill-out music has been done to death since the heady days of the late 90s and early 2000's, so it might seem a bit strange for us to be introducing you to what is effectively an 'old skool' electronic chill-out LP. The thing is that, when it's done well, as Shem McCauley (aka Slacker) has managed to achieve on 'Start A New Life', then it's still worth listening to. Recorded over a two year period when Shem, normally a progressive house music producer, took himself off to Bangkok for a bit of an escape, this record is very reminiscent of Orbital and Future Sound of London, plus a bit of Burial and (best band ever) the Cocteau Twins thrown in. There is enough diversity and sampling on the songs to keep you interested right the way through, with tracks ranging from around a minute to over 7 minutes long. This is hi-electronica recorded very simply, which, unlike a lot of recent chill-out albums, is probably how it manages to retain some real soul. Out on February 23rd on Godlike & Electric Records.
28th Devil - Flevans (Tru Thoughts)
There is a recent trend to issue remix albums, which, on the most part, looks like a not-so-subtle ploy to squeeze more money out of existing material ('sweat the assets', as we say in the business world). These LPs tend to be a rag-bag of inconsistency and hardly worth your hard-earned cash. However, this is definitely not the case with Flevan's remix album of 27 Devils (titled, naturally enough, '28th Devil'). What we have here is a selection of great reworkings by the man himself, plus some remixes by friends and label-mates, including Hint and Azaxx, all of which manage to hang together to create a decent album in its own right. There is something about Flevan's big-beat soul music that lends itself well to a remix, particularly on the vocal tracks such as 'Hold On' and 'All To Play For', although Flevan's himself admits (in our interview with him) that he doesn't think about remixes until after the original album has dropped - perhaps it's that fresh interpretation that makes the difference between the good and bad remix LPs, but, whatever the reason, this is is definitely one that works for us.
Skeletons - Smile (Impossible Ark Records)
We don't have much information yet on this LP that is due to be released in March 2010 (we think), but what we do know is enough to hold our attention. The Skeletons are a group formed by Ben Lamdin, aka Nostalgia 77, that play a mix of afro-jazz-psychedelic-funk to excellent effect. This is a very polished record of instrumental tracks - the only vocal coming right at the end, from the superlative Alice Russell. All the tracks have a jazz core, but use different influences to create a diverse and enjoyable record. If you liked this year's Stonephace and Jimi Tenor / Tony Allen releases then you will definitely be in to this. The LP is released on Ben's own label, Impossible Ark, which recently released a compilation of their small-but-perfectly-formed back catalogue, and who also gave us the Plumstead Radical Club. So, not a bad pedigree for such mysterious record. Of course, we'll let you know as soon as we have more info, but in the meantime, have a listen to a few tracks on us.
VA - Future Sound of Brasil (BBE Music)
Don't be thinking this is just another Latin-fuelled compilation LP. This is actually a pretty good snapshot of the dance music scene in Brazil at the moment. Compiled by Bulldozer Media, it includes tracks from Brazilian locals (and in some cases, international stars) Gui Boratto, DJ Marky, Anderson Noise & Renato Cohen. This is dance-heavy electronica with a surprisingly high level of quality throughout. A couple of tracks stand out - 'Comme ci, comme ca' (not very Brazilian sounding, though) by Terry Poison and 'My Love, My Music, My Life' from Rodrigo Campos, but the pace varies enough to keep the interest going right the way through. Based on the tracks featured on this compilation, the future's certainly looking bright for Brazilian dance music.
Frankie Knuckles - Motivation Too (Nervous Records)
This is a mix album of brand new house music selected and produced by what most people refer to as 'the Godfather of House', Frankie Knuckles. There are performances from Michelle Weeks, Jocelyn Brown and Vernessa Mitchell, and productions from Shapeshifters and DJ Spen. Pretty much all the songs are, as the term goes, 'dance floor killers' with strong driving grooves and cracking tunes. There are no surprises though - what you see is what you get: just great house music expertly mixed together over one hour and seven minutes. If you can cope with not having the unmixed tracks as well then, to be honest, this is pretty much all you need in order to have yourself a damn good time.
Underworld vs The Misterons - Athens (K7!)
This LP is attributed to 'Underworld vs The Misterons'. For those of you who know Underworld as purveyors of techno and house music, then one can only assume that it is their alter ego, The Misterons, that is responsible for this album, which is primarily a jazz record. That doesn't make it a bad thing, actually it's rather good. Only two of the tracks actually have any Underworld input (including an exclusive collaboration with Brian Eno), the rest are a selection of Karl and Rick's favourite and most influential songs. The styles and eras are wide-ranging, though with a jazz core, with contributions from Alice Coltrane, MoodymannLaurent Garnier and Roxy Music. Does it all hold together? Just about. But it's an LP to sit and listen to rather than just have in the background. Which I expect is exactly what they want you to do with it.
John Morales - The M&M Mixes (BBE Music)
This is like a history lesson of 80's house music. You will have heard plenty of John Morales records but may not have realised it. He has been responsible for remixing classic tracks from people like Aretha Franklin, The Commodores, Rose Royce and The Temptations. Remember 'Axel F', 'Rhythm of the Night' and 'Dr. Beat'? All mixed by John Morales. Now he has brought out this double CD of classic tracks and previously-unreleased Salsoul rarities on BBE Music (who, incidentally, took their name from one of his tracks, 'Barely Breakin' Even' from the Universal Robot Band). This is a great collection for anyone who was around in the 80s or wants to appreciate the very best of that rather quirky era. There are no duff tracks across both CDs, with 'Ain't No Mountain High Enough' the stand-out song for us. Released 30th November 2009.
VA - Strange Breaks & Mr Thing II (BBE Music)
This latest in the Strange Breaks series has Mr Thing bringing his favourite left-field tracks together once again. For us, the songs fall into three categories: 'damn good funk and soul'; 'quirky but nice'; and 'not good enough'. Luckily for us all, by far the majority of the tracks fit it the first of these, and only a couple into the last. This mean that, as a compilation, it works very well, but as a mix (also included on the CD), less so. But don't let that put you off - this is a mighty fine collection of funky, jazzy, soulful songs, most of which you probably haven't heard before. On the 'quirky but nice' tip you have covers of ABC and Pink Panther, but our favourite tracks come, not surprisingly, from the 'damn good' selection, including 'Love Is Just A Word' by Johnny Griffith Inc. and 'Family Affair' from The Generation Gap.
Another very credible addition to the Strange Breaks series.
Dam-Funk - Toeachizown (Stones Throw)
Not only is this an LP of funky, big synths, it is an LP of funky, big, analogue synths. Dam-Funk (pronounced as 'Dame') is a master of boogie-funk, using his own collection of vintage synths and drum machines to create layered harmonies and chunky baselines. This is Dam-Funk's debut LP on Stones Throw, a collection of all-new songs over 2 CDs, that sounds like one from a seasoned artist. Most of the tracks we've heard (we only had access to Volume 1 ahead of release) are instrumentals or near-instrumentals - that is to say the vocals tend to sit alongside the synths rather than in front - which makes for a melodic, laid-back affair: more Sunday afternoon than Friday night. Good enough as it is on the first few listens, we think this will grow on us more and more, especially as we start to pick out our favourite tracks from the 24 available. As a start, have a listen to
'(My Funk Goes) On & On' which really epitomises the whole LP for us, and have a look at this compilation video to put you in the vibe.
Jimi Tenor & Tony Allen - Inspiration Information 4 (Strut)
Third review in a row for us from Strut, and, (in the words of Meatloaf), two out of three ain't bad. This is the fourth in the Inspiration Information series and, as you can see from the ratings, this one hits the mark again. We assume you've already downloaded the free track we gave away, so you sort of know what to expect. The good news is that the rest of the LP is just as excellent, which could be surprising considering the diversity of the songs, which comes from the (wondrous) Afro-beat tracks that you would expect from someone like Tony Allen (once Fela Kuti's drummer) and the jazz and soul tracks that include such subject matter as S&M and immigration, all done in in humorous way. All very highly enjoyable. Also worth checking out this interview.
Breakestra - 'Dusk Till Dawn' (Strut)
We love funk. We have more than our fair share of funk CDs and have been to quite a few funk gigs. We've even done a funk mix or two. So when the forthcoming Breakestra LP arrived at Meme Towers, you can imagine that we were more than a little excited. However (and it's a big however) I've listened to this 3 times now and, despite really trying to like it, I don't think it's actually that good. The musicianship is as good as ever and the funk is undeniably funky, but something just seems to be missing. One of those funk gigs we went to was to see Breakestra and live, they are undoubtedly brilliant. But, on this record at least, they don't have (to use an audiophile word) 'presence'. It doesn't help that one of the weaker songs on the album they give a litany of other funk bands that are actually sound much better than them. Overall, a disppointment.
Mulatu Astatke -
'New York-Addis-London' (Strut)
This is well out of the mainstream, but if you like the Ethiopian sound, or are familiar with the Ethiopiques series of LPs, then this is the perfect
record for you. If all of this means nothing to you, then I beg a few precious moments of your time. Mulatu Astatke is a master vibraphone and keyboard player as well as bandleader who only last year recorded a new album with the Heliocentrics. 'New York-Addis-London, The Story of Ethio Jazz 1965-1975' (to give it its full title) is a retrospective of Mulatu at his peak when he studied music in London and New York (Harvard, no less), returning to 'swinging Addis' in the late 60s. For us, this is music that seeps under the skin, plying its rhythms in a gentle, intoxicating way. It's also a welcome change to an overdose of electronic music, with authentic, if rather raw, sounds from an influential period of time in three special places in the world of jazz music. Released 2nd November.
Maps - Turning The Mind (Mute Records)
It was a bit of a strange connection that first grabbed my interest in this record. The blurb says it is a musical interpretation of a particular brand of behavioural and cognitive therapy that includes buddhist theories of 'mindfulness', which I came across in this book. So that was enough to sell it for me, but what is the music like? Actually, very good indeed. The style of music is best explained as a mixture of their older Mute stable mates Depeche Mode, Yazoo and newer one M83, with the lyrical sensibilities of The The and the dramatics of Laroca. Oh, and some Flaming Lips for good measure. Kinda makes for a pretty damn good record all round.
Shena - One Man Woman (No Prisoners Records)
You've probably heard Shena's superb voice before but might not have realised it. She has sung backing vocals for such greats as James Brown, Chaka Khan, Joss Stone and (erm...) Amy Winehouse, as well as featuring on some big dance tunes such as 'Weekend' by Michael Gray, and You Got To with the BeatThieves. This record though is where Shena takes to the front. Riding the nu-disco wave, this is a corker of a debut LP from the London-based, Royal Academy of Music-trained singer. There are some quite brilliant tracks on here, including 'Can't Stop The Rain' and 'Nasty Little Rumour' that will earn an instant smile from anyone you play them to - they sound both new and classic at the same time, as though remembering a song from your youth but knowing that you are hearing it for the first time. That's not to say the work is overly-derivative: it is essentially disco music but manages convincingly to earn its 'nu-' prefix. The release date of the album is a little uncertain so sign up to the notification emails on Shena's own site or at Amazon to make sure you get your copy. Meantime listen out at any classy club night where you are bound to hear Shena's voice booming out. I know I'll be playing this at Meme's next night out.
Danny Krivit - 718 Sessions (Nervous Records)
It takes quite a bit for a DJ mix to stand out from the crowd. This one has all the ingredients to do just that: DJ Danny Krivit has based this mix on his NY residency '718 Sessions' and includes such luminaries as Jazzy Jeff, Roy Ayers and Louie Vega as well as some new and rare tracks. The mixing is as you would expect (superb), including some of Danny's own infamous re-edits. Not bad for a 48 year old bloke. Definitely worth a punt if you like his brand of dance music.
The Nextmen - Join The Dots (Universal)
This is the best non-Hip-Hop Hip-Hop album we've heard in a long time. Whilst there are still a few tracks on here that hark back to their previous LPs, this is much more a diverging of musical styles (reggae, soul, breakbeat, dubstep, house) for Dom and Brad, and introduces some surprisingly gentle sounds. But, crucially, it does really hang together as an album (hence the title, geddit?). Given a huge lift by guests volcalists such as Ms. Dynamite, Betty Stelles, Dynamite MC and Lindsay Waters (as well as help from Groove Armada's Andy Cato), this is a record we've had on heavy rotation - just try the Meters-sampling new single 'Round of Applause' (out 19/10/09) to bring you instant joy. You may not like all of the tracks but the ones you do like you will love. You can download a free track from their website if you subscribe to the newsletter.
Compiled by Sean Brosnan - The Extended Future Disco Mix (NeedWant)
You know when Disco has officially made a come-back when the (ill-informed) backlash has already started. Here at Meme Towers we're backing Disco all the way - especially when we get to hear superb mixes like this. Compiled by Sean Brosnan, this is the follow up to 'Future Disco - a Guide to the 21st Century' that was released earlier this year. Pretty much all the songs are winners, including contributions from Sh*t Robot, Friendly Fires and Juan McLean, but it is the quality of the mix that really makes this stand out. As the tempo drops toward the end you get a feeling of having gone on a really good journey ('into sound', as the song goes). If it came with the unmixed tracks as well this would be a compulsory purchase. Released 28/09/09.
Listen here: > Nowhere at the moment (and we haven't been allowed to stream any for you, sorry)
All Killer - Gas Lamp Killer (Twisted Nerve)
This one kinda snuck up on us. The blurb told us about the prolific LA DJ who had created a "scrambled, sampled, angle-poised and untangled" mix from the vaults of Finders Keepers Records, utilising 64 tracks from the full 40 year history of that label. But it's not until you listen to it that you realise what a great piece of work this is. Extremely eclectic (i.e. freaky), bringing in sources from many different countries and genres, this hour-long mix provides surprises around every corner. If you liked the recent Stonephace release, then this is definitely worth a pop.
Listen to 'Spectre-Arkham / Chris Harwood-Wooden Ships / Susan Christie-Paint A Lady / Jean-Jaques Dexter-Be Quite'
Got The Bug 2 - Bugz In The Attic (BBE Records)
Freshly on BBE Records, this is a collection of Bugz remixes from the last 5 years (basically since 'Got The Bug 1' came out). Bugz In The Attic are a South London collection of DJs and producers who are big names in their own right (like Seiji and Afronaught) who occasionally get together to remix classic tracks for the dance-floor or produce their own songs (remember 'Booty La La' in 2006?) under the Bugz name. This set includes some pretty hard core (i.e. break beat, which may not be to everyone's taste) remixes of Amy Winehouse (click the preview button below to hear), Roisin Murphy and Soul II Soul, and there are enough good songs on here to make it worth your while listening or buying. (Out on the 30th September, but apparently the digital release will be different to the CD release, so choose carefully).
Mayer Hawthorne - A Strange Arrangement (Stones Throw)
This makes us very happy. Not only is it a brilliant update on the soul music genre by a 29-year-old white guy from Detroit, but it is exactly the reason that we started up this magazine for - to introduce people to really great music from independent labels that they wouldn't necessarily come across in their day-to-day lives. Whilst it fits in perfectly with our raison d'etre, this is quite a departure for Peanut Butter Wolf's label, Stones Throw. This is, quite simply, soul music for the 21st century. It's very retro, very authentic, but also brand new. The thing that really makes the difference though is that you can feel the enthusiasm and sentiment from this self-confessed vinyl junkie ooze out of the songs. If you need any more proof, just have a look at the video for Just Ain't Gonna Work Out - I guarantee you'll have this on pre-order before the song is finished.
Jónsi and Alex - Riceboy Sleeps (Parlophone)
So, the story is that Jónsi, lead singer with Sigur Rós, has got together with his partner, Alex Somers, to create a 'side project' from the band but, (some would say crucially), without the vocals. The good news is that it works really, really well. The style is similar to the Sigur Rós sound, but (if this is possible) even more melancholic. It seems that the pair have indulged themselves (in a good way), giving each song its own time to develop and breathe. At no point do you get the impression that anything on this record is rushed. And, as you listen, that feeling of perfect sedentary can melt into you, until you become synchronized with the delicate pace of the music, and everything is alright with the world. Honest. Try it.
Laroca - Valley of the Bears (Just Music) Laroca are an English band with a very European sound. We were first alerted to them through the excellent 'Elevator Tester' EP - a beguiling electronica track that combines melodrama with irony in equal doses (the clues in the title). The rest of the album includes many different styles of instrumental music including Funk, Chill and Flamenco, (although none quite as good as Elevator Tester) but it does all hang together awfully well (mainly through the trumpet of Steve Preston). Worth also getting the remixes of Elevator Tester from the EP which are almost new songs altogether.
Meme's ratings are based on the fact that we will only present you with high quality music, so even a score of 1will mean that it is probably worth listening to. Here's a run-down of each rating:
5 - Outstanding LP that you must own - a classic
4 - Excellent LP that will not disappoint - high and consistent quality
3 - Very good LP with some stand out tracks - buy it if you like the style / genre
2 - Good LP but inconsistent - buy it if you know the band
1 - Disappointing LP - should have been good, maybe one or two good tracks
0 - We thought it was going to be good, but it's not. Don't even go there.
iPod / Dinner Party - this scale shows whether the LP is best kept to your own headphones or would be welcome at one of your high-class dinner parties.
Instant Love / It's A Grower - sometimes music takes a while for us to really appreciate it; this scale tells you whether you should give the LP a few chances before you form an opinion.
Hit & Miss / Everyone's A Winner - particularly useful on compilation LPs, this scale tells you how consistently good the songs are across the whole LP.
GenreWeb:
Because music, even on the same LP, can be so diverse, this is our unique way to show the genre of the music across all the possible genres.
The size of colour against each of the genre types shows how much of that particular type is exhibited on the LP. Most will cover a large blob around the same sort of area, or be very specific to one genre, but some more diverse LPs (compilations, in particular) will look more 'spikey'. Once you have worked out your 'ideal' genre web it is easy to quickly identify whether the reviewed record matches your tastes.
