Local Color Movement

Local Color Movement is truly a band that died before their time. The band broke up but the cd remains. The two first songs on this cd "World" and "Someday" are profoundly hypnotic. Both in their own right are excellent pieces of song craftsmanship. The highlights of this band were definitely the presence of three vocalist's and the boundless use of latin/tribal tinged percussion. The music itself shares elements with the likes of 311, The Urge, Dial-7 and maybe even a small streak of Jamiroquai but those comparisons really don't do justice. "Someday" in my opinion is the albums strongest suit, The song is powerfully moving in a lulling yet impelling way, the song also features the addition of a cello which adds prodigiously to the overall feeling. While "World" is an intense reggae styled lyrical showdown of sorts. Unfortunately some of the later songs on the cd at times loose focus. The vocal work can sway and lose its intensity at times and the music can stray off point and kind of dishearten the listener. The album does feature a positive aura though and will keep your head bobbing to the groove ridden percussion though, that is guaranteed. I only wish the album didn't venture off so far into reggae/ska flavored tracks near the end as it can become a bit repetitious and doesn't really hold interest after a few listens. In the end though this cd is well worth the price of admission if only for the two tracks "World" and "Someday, the two songs really are that good, if you're in the mood for something a bit more mellower and melodic that you can chill and relax too then this is the album for you.