
Artist: Atomica
Album: Metropolitan
Year: 2005
Genre: Trip-Hop, Electronica, Downtempo
Description: Fans of Bjork, Portishead, or any kind of music that's been described as "downtempo" will be in audio-heaven with this release. "Metropolitan" manages to sound somber without being depressing, intelligent without being pretentious, and relaxing without being boring and forgettable. While the programming and musicianship is top-notch throughout the entire album, Lauren Cheatham is truly the main attraction. Her soft, beautiful voice fits the tone and mood of the songs perfectly.
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Sunday, April 6, 2008
Atomica - Metropolitan
Labels:
Downtempo,
Electronica,
Trip-Hop
16
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Etro Anime - See The Sound

Artist: Etro Anime
Album: See The Sound
Year: 2002
Genre: Trip-Hop, Electronica, DnB
Description: By request. Etro Anime is an electronic band from New York City formed in 1998. Musical genres used by the band include drum and bass, deep house, trip hop, and breakbeat. The name "Etro Anime" means "to be infinite in spirit." Beautiful vocals with great triphop/dnb/jazz dreamy beats. Highly recommended.
Download: mediafire
password: secretmusicbox
Labels:
Drum n Bass,
Electronica,
Trip-Hop
8
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Fernanda Abreu - Raio X

Artist: Fernanda Abreu
Album: Raio X
Year: 1997
Genre: Brazilian
Description: Fernanda Abreu, let yourself be seduced by her sounds and powerful voice, and the feeling ,.....the queen of the Brazilian underground scene, no doubt. This album demonstrates the diversity of musical genres from Brazil! Her mixture of funk, pop, samba, rock, rap etc are all qualities that define Brazilian music.
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Labels:
World
5
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Homesick For Space - Unison

Artist: Homesick For Space
Album: Unison
Year: 2003
Genre: Indie, Post-Rock, Alternative
Description: Someone recommended this to me, after a while I got this record, and I have to say it's great. Indie alternative emo rock/post-rock ballads, mostly about love. Amazing lyrics and melodies, highly recommended to everyone who loves emo stuff.
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Labels:
Indie,
Post-Rock
5
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Domu - Discotech

Artist: Domu
Album: Discotech
Year: 2004
Genre: Acid-Jazz, Electronic, House, Broken Beat
Description: From the broken-beat electro jazz master Domu, a great EP. Blend of electronic finest acid jazz and downtempo deep-house music. My favorite track is "The Boss" - chilling old skool deep-house sound is perfect for a good drink. Enjoy ;)
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Labels:
Acid Jazz,
Broken Beat,
Electronica
0
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Thursday, April 3, 2008
VA - Secret Music Box Vol.4

Artist: VA
Album: Secret Music Box Vol.4
Year: 2008
Genre: Pop, Italian
Description: Going a little off-topic here, I listen to a lot of Italian music and this is a compilation of Italian pop songs that I love, the kind of songs I listen to when I'm in love or feeling a bit moody :) I've selected my favorite songs, those that really make me feel... Semplice ma profondo. Enjoy :)
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password: secretmusicbox
Labels:
World
4
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Paris Combo - Motifs

Artist: Paris Combo
Album: Motifs
Year: 2004
Genre: Jazz, French, Chanson
Description: Paris Combo (France) offers a modern form of smoky jazzy chanson, swing. Sensual, elegant songs will "transport" you to a romantic atmosphere of Paris. It's hard to describe their music - just listen! Top-class band.
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Labels:
Acid Jazz,
World
2
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Pg.lost - Yes I Am

Artist: Pg.lost
Album: Yes I Am
Year: 2007
Genre: Post-Rock, Instrumental
Description: If you're looking for a good post-rock band, along the lines of Explosions in the Sky, God Is An Astronaut, Mono - you should definitely listen to Pg.lost. A very emotional, rich post rock - just the way I like it. Highly recommended.
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Labels:
Instrumental,
Post-Rock
1 comments
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Troublemakers - Doubts and Convictions

Artist: Troublemakers
Album: Doubts & Convictions
Year: 2001
Genre: Electronic, Acid-Jazz, Downtempo, Trip-Hop
Description: A masterpiece from French "Troublemakers", acid jazz, r&b, funk and groove all together form an atomic bomb of sexy sounds. Perfect for a cocktail party, or just a glass of good wine. Enjoy :)
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Labels:
Acid Jazz,
Downtempo,
Electronica,
Trip-Hop
3
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Bosques De Mi Mente - LO-FI

Artist: Bosques De Mi Mente
Album: LO-FI
Year: 2007
Genre: Piano, Instrumental, Ambient
Description: Very beautiful music from Bosques de mi Mente ("Forests Of My Mind"), some piano works are similar to Phillip Glass in it's minimalism. You will like it especially if you're into Eluvium. Soft, dreamy and emotional music. Highly recommended ;)
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Labels:
Ambient,
Instrumental,
Piano
4
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Balmorhea - Rivers Arms

Artist: Balmorhea
Album: Rivers Arms
Year: 2008
Genre: Post-Rock, Ambient, Instrumental, Piano, Guitar
Description: I'm back with more post-rock updates. This is a very calming album from Balmorhea (Austin, Texas), a beautiful moody music, highly recommended for all ambient and post-rock lovers. My fav piece is #11 "Limmat".
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Labels:
Ambient,
Guitar,
Instrumental,
Piano,
Post-Rock
5
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Saturday, March 15, 2008
HaBanot Nechama - Habanot Nechama

Artist: Habanot Nechama
Album: Habanot Nechama
Year: 2006
Genre: Indie, Acoustic, Guitar, Soul, Reggae, World
Description: Amazing female live trio from Israel, all sang and played by the girls (English and Hebrew). Unique style, special voices, clever lyrics, their music and singing will put you in moody atmosphere and make you fall in love with their music. My fav tracks are: "So Far", "Lovers", "No War", "Ever". Highly recommended, special stuff.
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Labels:
Guitar,
Indie,
World
5
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Art Bleek - Between Yesterday & Tomorrow

Artist: Art Bleek
Album: Between Yesterday & Tomorrow
Year: 2006
Genre: Acid-Jazz, Broken Beat, Downtempo
Description: Hotness, a very notable release, music by Arthur Pochon (Paris), featuring varios singers and MCs, a very special album, coming after the big success of "Wanderers Creek" piece (1st track on the album). The variation of themes and complexity of sound puts Art Bleek in the line with such masters as Jazzanova. A must-have and put-an-eye on this promising producer.
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password: secretmusicbox
Labels:
Acid Jazz,
Broken Beat,
Downtempo
4
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Parov Stelar & the band - Live @ Roxy

Artist: Parov Stelar & the band
Album: Live @ Roxy
Year: 2007
Genre: Acid-Jazz, Funk
Description: A must-have! Live show (very good quality recording), 10 tracks total, performed by Parov Stelar and the band. Top quality funky acid jazz, truly the best you can find these days. Makes me wish I was at that show, the music is great for dancing, the singer blows your mind! Super-highly recommended!
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Labels:
Acid Jazz,
Funk
9
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Pati Yang - Jaszczurka

Artist: Pati Yang
Album: Jaszczurka
Year: 1998
Genre: Electronica, Trip-Hop
Description: Pati Yang (Patrycja GrzymaĆkiewicz) is a polish singer, one of the most noticeable acts in Polish trip-hop. A great CD, electro-"rockish" trip-hop, cool rhythms accompanied by super sexy vocals by Pati (mostly in Polish - and it sounds cool!). Highly recommended!
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Labels:
Electronica,
Trip-Hop
6
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Johnny Hollow - Dirty Hands

Artist: Johnny Hollow
Album: Dirty Hands
Year: 2008
Genre: Electronica, Electronic Rock, Trip-Hop, Darkwave
Description: By Anna's recommendation, a wonderful new discovery for me and now for you too :) It's hard to describe their music, it's a combination of a very rich music, electronic and lo-fi (piano, guitar, violin, cello etc), together with fantastic vocals by Janine White, and cool lyrics. Great cover of the Doors "People Are Strange". The whole album is great, ambient intense melodies, very emotional stuff. Amazing band, complex, hi-quality music, not to be missed (They will be big)!
Download: full album on filefactory, extra tracks (remixed) on rapidshare
password: secretmusicbox
Labels:
Electro-Pop,
Electronica,
Trip-Hop
12
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Pepe Deluxe - Beatitude

Artist: Pepe Deluxe
Album: Beatitude
Year: 2003
Genre: Electronica, Downtempo, Trip-Hop, Big-Beat
Description: Great stuff here, a very solid CD. One of my favorites in it's genre. Sometimes funky, sometimes dreamy, sometime "smoky" trip-hop with vocals. My favorite track is "Cruel Youth", just love it and the vocals are so silky and sexy. You will like Pepe Deluxe if you're into Goldfrapp, Baby Mammoth, Fila Brazillia.
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Labels:
Big-Beat,
Downtempo,
Electronica,
Trip-Hop
2
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Sharon Jones & Dap-Kings - 100 Days, 100 Nights

Artist: Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings
Album: 100 Days, 100 Nights
Year: 2007
Genre: Funk, Jazz, Soul
Description: This is my latest jazz favorite, 10 track LP of irresistible groovy voice of Sharon Jones, and the superb funky jazz music by the Dap-Kings. "100 Days, 100 Nights" is a complete throwback to late 60s and early 70s R&B, the kind of music that just makes you feel good. Amazing, and it came out in 2007!
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Labels:
Acid Jazz,
Funk
0
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Domu pres Pete Simpson - Look A Little Further

Artist: Domu presents Pete Simpson
Album: Look A Little Further
Year: 2007
Genre: Soul, Acid-Jazz, Broken Beat
Description: Another batch of updates, I choose to start with more jazz and soul releases. Look A Little Further is the debut disc from two notable UK artists: beat master and producer Dominique (Domu) Stanton and session vocalist Pete Simpson. Interesting rhythms and soulful lyrics, enjoy the production by these two talented men ;)
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Labels:
Acid Jazz,
Broken Beat
2
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Thursday, March 6, 2008
Speedometer - Diggin Deeper

Artist: Speedometer
Album: Diggin Deeper
Year: 2006
Genre: Funk, Jazz, Instrumental
Description: Fully instrumental album from Speedometer. Top quality modern jazz and funk. I'll post more by Speedometer later, including their newer release "Four Flights Up" (amazingly vocalized) ;)
Download: filefactory
password: secretmusicbox
Labels:
Acid Jazz,
Funk,
Instrumental
0
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J Viewz - Muse Breaks

Artist: J. Viewz
Album: Muse Breaks
Year: 2005
Genre: Electronic, Trip-Hop, Downtempo, Dub, Amazing Chillout
Description: This is something amazing. From israeli producer Jonatan Dagan, featuring various israeli vocalists, a "chillout" masterpiece. As for the track in this album named "Muse Breaks" - I've lost count of how many times people asked me "What is this track??" while I was playing it in a car. No more words, just listen. Highly recommended!
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Labels:
Downtempo,
Dub,
Electronica,
Trip-Hop
6
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Helios - Unomia

Artist: Helios
Album: Unomia
Year: 2004
Genre: Ambient, Electronic
Description: The first album by Helios. Relaxing, soft, dreamy melodies, very "smart" type of sound. You may want to check out "Eingya" (2006) on this blog, which is even more captivating.
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Labels:
Ambient,
Electronica
5
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Ruby - Short-Staffed At The Gene Pool

Artist: Ruby
Album: Short-Staffed At The Gene Pool
Year: 2001
Genre: Downtempo, Trip-Hop,
Description: Ruby is a band consisting of UK vocalist Lesley Rankine and producer Mark Walk whose repertory of styles expand across electronic, trip hop, noise, and Industrial. Vocals by Lesley are stunning, enjoy this great CD ;)
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Labels:
Downtempo,
Trip-Hop
0
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The Sound Stylistics - Play Deep Funk
Artist: The Sound Stylistics
Album: Play Deep Funk
Year: 2007
Genre: Funk, Acid Jazz
Description: Very cool album from The Sound Stylistics, mostly instrumental. Multi-layered modern funky modern jazz. Sexy sounds for your spring :)
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Labels:
Acid Jazz,
Funk
0
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DJ Cam - Lost & Found

Artist: DJ Cam
Album: Lost & Found
Year: 2008
Genre: Downtempo, Nu-Jazz, Soul
Description: It's been a month since the last update (I've been really busy with studying, sorry guys..). New release from DJ Cam, full of soulful jazzy rhythms. Laid-back electronica + jazz, and just smooth downtempo quality as always. Enjoy :)
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Labels:
Acid Jazz,
Downtempo
1 comments
