"osh10" is a self-titled trip-hop album with elements of funk and jazz from a talented Australian duo. The group is made up of two people and one instrument – Mike Macgregor on the electronic bass and Aimee Chapman as the vocalist who unleashes beautiful melodies and harmonies with her big cute voice. All of the sounds you hear on "osh10," with the exception of the closer "Lullaby," are either made with Macgregor's bass or Chapman's vocals without any additional instruments. They are more stripped down than The White Stripes, yet they create a sound just as solid. The arrangements are excellent and interweave Chapman's strong vocal performance with Macgregor's funk and jazz-infused bass licks. At times the two play off one another and at other times they give one another the spotlight with an a cappella performance or a bass solo that would certainly impress the pants off of Les Claypool. This album is also well-recorded, the bass licks and the vocals sound clean and crisp and the album is ready to go to eleven - so to speak. "Mr Sheen" opens up the album with an outstanding funk bass line, great lyrics and an excellent vocal performance. "Sferics" is an instrumental track that loops Macgregor's bass to give the track an ambient electronic sound. "Lullaby" closes things out by introducing the xylophone and piano to the instrumental picture to imitate a wind-up music box and back another outstanding lyrical and vocal performance. osh10 is a unique band with a unique sound created by a talented bassist and a great female vocalist with a big voice. Fans of trip-hop and great bass styling, check out osh10.
-Chris & the RadioIndy.com Review TeamCheck out osh10's music on RadioIndy.com with link to purchase and links to popular sites
