By Jacob Sua
Wow we're taking it back to the day with this review on a indefinite forgotten classic that either most critics loved or loathed.
Freakpower, the band that gave us the one hit wonder "Turn on, tune in, drop out" which was derived from a counter-culture phrase coined by late American writer Timothy Leary was released in 1993.
Firstly becoming a minor hit on the UK charts, until a Levis Ad entitled "Taxi" directed by Baillie Walsh which featured a tranny entering a taxi and proceeded to shaving her five'o clock shadow in the rear view mirror, renewed interest yet again on the Uk charts, making it their only successful hit on the mainstream.
The members consist of Norman Cook (AKA Fatboy Slim, Pizzaman, Mighty Dub Katz, and bassist for The Housemartins and Beats International) and Ashley Slater (Vocalist and Trombonist).
They blend a mixture of Trip Hop,Acid Jazz, Funk and soul, which was carried on from the previous album "Drive Thur Booty". Now as I said before this is a forgotten classic, because I have yet to see a review online about this particular album, and its a very good album to have in your collection!
From beginning to the end there is hit after hit of goodness which will make you forget the whole one hit wonder label stamped undeservedly by the UK Charts and critics alike.
And the tracks? Well "Trip through you mind" should be a clear indicator of a good starter track, and "New Direction", "Husband" (which Ashley Slater re-done on his solo "Big Lounge"),"Can you feel it?", need I say more?
I would be as bold to say that this is Fatboy slim's finest hour, and others should also seek out "Drive Thur Booty", which too was a under-rated album.
Finally for those that are not in the know, freakpower broke up around the early 2000s with their last known track "No Way" which was featured on the disastrous Ben Stiller film "Mystery Men". Ashley Slater does have a solo album called "Big Lounge" and y'all know what Norman Cook is doing, in fact I shouldn't tell you.
Posts
0 comments:
Post a Comment