Album Description
The 12-song debut by this musical community led by brother and sister team TSO and Jolie from California works out some serious grooves, packing the beats with a subtle spiritual inquiry that can turn on dime or kick into high gear.
Musicians are bringing together new sounds and feelings, inspiring contemplation of the world and our place in it. While this idea may sound like a tired remnant of '60's drug culture, what's critical here is an emphasis on interconnectedness, not individualism. This is an inoculation against, not a celebration of greed and self-importance. The Lotus Dog doesn't preach, just sings about an inward journey, the part of life we all have in common. These are daring themes for a music industry where fashion, attitude and consumerism are predominant forces.
Jolie and TSO never let the listener down. This is the type of disk that will stay in your collection forever. The messages of consciousness, love and self-discovery are universal and timeless, and the rhythm doesn't fail. When Lotus Dog tells the story, they don't forget the rules, but they disregard all the boundaries. There's an unmistakeable head-turning edginess all the way.
The classic influences are here, clever textures that weave together the best of electronic, rock and hip-hop. Vocals range from all-out power to the sweetest filigree, and from out front to understated ambience.
There's an ether here, too, varying in mood from driven and energetic to melancholy and haunting. The lyrics are the heart of Lotus Dog, tracing out an image both psychedelic and meaningful. In a post-modern world where cynicism is king, Lotus Dog paints possibility. They say: "even in darkness, the truth can not hide."
An assortment of guest musicians give the project unique flavors. The disk blends the sounds of contemporary rock, electronic and hip-hop with flute and a range of other classical instrumentation. The Lotus Dog family is also joined by musicians such as Oakland's The Conscious Daughters, Afghan vocalist and tabla player Tameem, bridging several musical worlds.
What sets this album apart is its ability to both pin you up and dance you around. It's a friend you can have all your life, a solace you can return to. Under the clouds of 21st century turmoil, there's a musical mobile to touch the heart and kick the butt of our better nature.
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