"Inside" by Curfew (Electronic artist from the United Kingdom)

"Inside" is an ambient, chill-out electronic album from the UK band Curfew. Their world sound makes them a musical cross between The Gotan Project, Massive Attack, and The Prodigy. One could say the electronic sounds lean more towards The Prodigy and the ambient more toward Massive Attack. Curfew is comprised of four vocalists, three female and one male, creating an beautiful vocal sound overall. "Inside" is well-produced and allows maximum listening pleasure by creating a relaxing, mood-setting sound. When pronounced, the lyrics are often fashioned as love songs and display how the songwriter feels "Inside." On "Together We Can (Let Go)," a female vocalist beautifully sings, "If you're too afraid to show your feelings/Too afraid to speak your mind/Don't expect love." Similarly, the title track sings about being helplessly in love: "Why are you so fascinating/I can't help but give you much too much attention/Much too much of everything." "Dear Sleep" closes things out with a departure from female vocals and love songs into an eerie male electronic voice similar to Radiohead's "Fitter Happier." "Inside" is a relaxing, introspective album for anyone looking for a nice mixture of electronic, ambient, and world music.

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“Supercharged” by Charge7 (Electronica artist from Los Angeles, California (CA))

"Supercharged," is an electro-pop album with elements of rock, dance, club, and hip hop by Charge7. The album is full of insane electro beats, and is recorded crisply, eager to boom from the speakers of any dance club in the world. Charge7's musical capabilities are both astounding and diverse, ranging from hearty rock ballads to intelligent hip-hop to emphatic electro beats. The vocals are also quite impressive and diverse; some are styled similarly to modern mainstream pop rock bands while others take from the classic rock sound and still others from the hip-hop world. The lyrics are risque and work hand in hand with the bending of genres. "Like a Shadow in the Dark (M7 Platinum Edit)" opens the album with a catchy yet meaningful and heartbreaking chorus line, "You're the one that I adore, but you don't want me anymore." "It's Gonna Be Alright (M7 Unplugged Edit)" is a temporary departure from the electro realm into a piano-centered ballad that demonstrates Charge7's lyrical and instrumental talents. "Supercharged" is indeed supercharged, full of cutting edge songs with a variety of influences. If you enjoy innovative electro-pop that fuses genres, plan a house party and check this one out.

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"Nothing Is Everything" by Government Overdose Department (Electronica/Punk artist from the United Kingdom)

"Nothing Is Everything" is an avant garde electronic punk album with hip-hop undertones from Government Overdose Department. G.O.D. is not only political in their content, but the band also delivers powerful messages about freedom of expression and offers an eclectic take on life. The arrangements are very creative, incorporating many genres and introducing you to sounds that will challenge your ears. The sound is full and well layered, with great instrumentation and an interesting blending of sounds. The mix does not sell the production short either; it's well-polished and sounds really good. Highlights include "Marajuana," which has a killer arrangement, a great hook, and one of the most bizarre groans you have ever heard in a song. "G.O.D." opens with haunting spoken word and evolves into a nice barrage of well-layered lyrics with great diversity. "Mushroom Song" is a trip to say the least, as it opens with pure psychedelia and evolves into a strange punk/jazz number. If you enjoy psychedelic rock fused with punk, hip-hop, and electronica, Government Overdose Department's "Nothing is Everything" will be quite the experience for you. (WARNING! EXPLICIT LYRICS)

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“Chasing Shadows” by Jeff Woodall (Electronic Artist from United Kingdom)

"Chasing Shadows" is a somewhat aptly titled ambient/electronic chillout album from UK artist Jeff Woodall, his ninth release since 2002. These fifteen compositions help set a calm, relaxed, introspective, and even meditative mood. Woodall's experimental musical styling incorporates the piano, organ, electronic drums, and even the xylophone into his songs, but he relies heavily on the ambient sounds from his instrumental repertoire to create his music. "Chasing Shadows" is mostly an instrumental album with the occasional sound byte, and it is recorded crisply and near-flawlessly. The opening track, "Shapeless," introduces the album well as it begins with a repetitive guitar lick, then incorporates the organ, then completes the progression with an electronic drum beat dubbed over the other two. "My Isolation" follows with a heavier dependence on the ambient sound and reminds the listener of the beautiful Icelandic compositions of Sigur Ros. Woodalls's influences can also be found in "Erosion" and "Lunar Corona," both of which sound like they are straight out of Radiohead's "Kid A" or "Hail to the Thief." Overall, "Chasing Shadows" is a pretty great album to be recommended to anyone looking for some new chillout electronica.

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“S” by Unbreakable Foundation (Electronic Artist from Australia)

"S" is the impressive instrumental electronic debut album from Unbreakable Foundation. Each track on "S" is connected by two things: firstly, the title of each track begins with the letter S, and secondly, each track makes you feel as though you are drifting far, far away to a place much superior to the place you were prior to putting the album on. Anthony Milas, the architect of Unbreakable Foundation, has created an excellent mood-setting album geared towards relaxation, introspection, and feeling calm and meditative, with enough organic elements to make you feel as though you are sitting atop a mountain. His musical approach gives a worldly feel similar to Gotan Project, but also incorporates ambience and driving beats reminiscent of Radiohead and Boards of Canada. Though "S" was recorded in Milas' New Zealand home studio, the sound is crisp and fulfilling. "South For The Winter" makes the listener feel as if they are a migrant bird, alternating between a fast-paced, driving beat and a slowed-down, drifting sound, flying and resting. "Somethin' Brewin'" incorporates a number of worldly instruments and has an overall Hindi flare to it. Overall, "S" is a solid debut from Unbreakable Foundation. Anyone who enjoys relaxing electronic music should definitely check "S" out.

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"Monochrome In Technicolor" by Helen Sventitsky (Electronica Artist from Nevada(NV))

"Monochrome In Technicolor" is a poetic electronica album from by talented singer/songwriter Helen Sventitsky. Helen's sound incorporates many influences, including elements of folk, new wave, punk, rock and electronic. Helen is certainly an artist's musician as she places her heart on display with her true to life lyrics. Her vocal delivery succeeds in displaying the content of her writing and she has an impressive range, sort of a marriage between Björk and Depeche Mode. The arrangements behind her are outside the box, intelligent, and nicely compliment her vocal performance. The quality of the recordings is great, and the overall product is very slick. Highlights include the opener, "You And Me And The Goddam City," which lives up to the title with great lyrics, great vocals and a powerful layering of sounds. "Incident At Motel 6" brings the sound down to a more intimate state with a beautiful melody and moving vocals. "Withdrawal Symptoms (An Addict's Dream)" features a nice hook and extreme danceability. "Monochrome In Technicolor" is an impressive album with unique female vocals, great storytelling lyrics, and a great overall sound that draws from a variety of genres. If you enjoy folky punk, solo female vocalists, and electronic music, give Helen Sventitsky a shot.

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"Kisses in the Evening" by Dynamic Destony (Electronic Artist from Florida(FL))

"Kisses in the Evening" by Dynamic Destony is an enjoyable '80s-influenced, hard-hitting club album that features pulsing rhythms, thumping beats, and a sound comprised of many different electronic elements. This album is simultaneously energetic, aggressive, loud, and smooth, and it doesn't waste any time in giving you the urge to dance. Shades of '80s bands like Dead or Alive and Human League are ever-present in both the arrangements and the vocals, but Dynamic Destony create a unique sound by combining this with electronica and trance elements. With "Kisses in the Evening," you get power and pump as well as catchy melodies and flavorful vocals. The production quality is excellent, and the songs are all ready to spin. Standouts include the title track, "Kisses in the Evening," which bursts out of the speakers with a fat beat, strong vocals, and extreme danceability. "My Angel" features classic '80s hooks and opens a window into a bit of a darker side of Dynamic Destony's sound. "Baby Don't You Want Me" is a good choice for a closer that starts out very minimal and erupts into an epic final burst of energy. If you enjoy '80s synth pop and new wave combined with electronic and club beats, give this excellent CD a spin.

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"The Above" by The Above (Electronic Artist from Virginia(VA))

The self-titled album from The Above, is a groovy, rocktronic new age album that will lift your spirits. Solo musician/composer Lenny Stearns brings his best chops to the table with this work. In additional to its uplifting quality, the album brings you a world of sounds in various styles, blending genres and incorporating instruments from around the world. Meditation and spirituality are huge elements on this record, so you can expect to listen with your brain and relax your spirits through this down tempo, electronic morphing. The sound quality does not disappoint; you can rely on the superior quality of the recording to take you to another place. The arrangements are also very unique and well-layered. The opener, "Two Feathers," brings an Asian feel to the table and establishes the tone with airy sounds and a big beat. "Compassion" lowers your heart rate immediately with strings and choral elements. "Never Tell a Stranger" wraps things up nicely with dramatic bass, spacey synths, and a sense of closure. "The Above" is an enjoyable album that takes the listener on a spiritual journey through music inspired by genres that span the globe. If you enjoy new age music with electronica elements, you will surely enjoy The Above.

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