Play 90 second soundbite of 'On The Streets' by Subconscious
@ 'CD quality'
Well, actually yes! This beautifully put together album is modern pop personified. Featuring tracks from The Idea, Sunshine Variety Club, Day 44, Jack Butler, Guy And Vivienne, Row Z, Lemanis, The Harmonic Storm, Emporium, Adam Tedder, Karle Odegaard, The Westport Sunrise Sessions, Big Life Desire, Joe Viglione, Subconscious, Alan Burge, Alfie Kingston, Balloon Man and The Mandrakes, this really is packed with variety, innovation and surprise. From subtle acoustic to stonkin' indie to rockin' pop stopping at all points between, 'Elevate' showcases many of Whimsical's roster and sets the taste buds alight as it unfolds.
Like all good samplers, 'Elevate' tries to get a message across, helps to make introductions to artists you probably won't have heard of or come across before. So, it's a sales tool then! Well obviously, but the principal here is not all one sided; if Whimsical Records get a few new sales through this then so do the artists. But, more to the point, this is a publicity tool for the artists - and a pretty good one too. You'll be surprised how good these artists are and you'll be left wondering why you've not come across them before.
Since the late 60's I've always looked hard at sampler albums - they enlightened me then and they still do now. So, go on, have a look at 'Elevate', see if there's anything here you've missed out on - find something that appeals then go and seek out more of the same. Nice one Whimsical Records!
|
|
