- Release Info -------------------------------------------------------------- -
Artist: Astronauts of Antiquity
Album: Rocket Science For Dummies
Label: RevCon Records
Playtime: 46:31 min
Genre: Indie
URL:
Rip date: 2009-02-19
Street date: 2008-00-00
Size: 66.21 MB
Type: Normal
Quality: 189 kbps / 4410kHz / Joint Stereo
- Release Notes ------------------------------------------------------------- -
The Astronauts Of Antiquity offer up a rare mix of dub, trance, pop, soul and
jazz on their latest release, Rocket Science For Dummies. The musical and
spiritual marriage of India and B. Rhyan has created a blending of sounds and
style that are not matched elsewhere. From their original base in Chapel
Hill, NC to their current Nyack, NY home, The Astronauts Of Antiquity have
spread their musical joy all over the world. On Rocket Science For Dummies
they take things to the next level.
Rocket Science For Dummies opens with Everywhere, a very Euro sounding dance
tune that should be very commercially viable. India has a gorgeous voice that
just floats and slides across the music like a bow on well-tuned violin. This
is the sort of song that could make real impact for Astronauts Of Antiquity
with the right push or promotion. Strangest Places takes on more of a jazz
feel. The music is fairly low key, allowing India's vocals to carry the song.
Sup A Soul takes a more aggressive stance with an urgent bass line running
counterpoint to a melancholy vocal line. The song resolves into a chorus
that's full of electronic rhythms and effects. It's actually quite an
interesting listen
Rocket Science is a more straightforward rock/electro hybrid with an urban
feel to it. While this is not my personal favorite song on the disc, it does
serve to highlight to the almost chameleon nature of vocalist India, who
seems able to sing almost any style and do it well. Notable also is Beautiful
Fate, a powerfully positive message built on a lovely melody and a unique
arrangement. Other highlights include the funky Breakthrough and Love Is All
Around.
Rocket Science For Dummies runs the gamut through R&B, jazz, electro, rock
and all points in between. There are even some ambient drum & bass leanings
here (Love Is A Mantra). This is an album that's going to appeal to a lot of
people, although it will be the sort where a lot of people like a few tracks
(differing on musical tastes). Open minded listeners will love this disc for
its supple ability to change speeds and direction without notice and make it
all sound like it fits together. Astronauts Of Antiquity might just break out
with Rocket Science For Dummies. One way or another they're here to stay.
- Track List ---------------------------------------------------------------- -
01. Everywhere ( 0:07)
02. Strangest Places ( 3:54)
03. Supa Soul ( 3:31)
04. Rocket Science ( 3:32)
05. Sweet-Tooth ( 3:30)
06. Beautiful Fate ( 3:02)
07. Miss Caroline ( 3:47)
08. Emo Healing ( 3:33)
09. Breakthrough ( 3:41)
10. Sou Du Jour ( 4:09)
11. Love Is All Around ( 4:22)
12. Dance Until Dawn ( 4:30)
13. Love is a Mantra (Dub Remix) ( 4:53)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------- -