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Adelante!

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I stumbled into this one in the music store, hearing it overhead in of all places, the dance/dj section. This isn't dance/dj at all really - except for maybe the last few tracks.

Audio Lotion is a group based out of Switzerland focusing on Latin vocals, styles and rythms. They're on the same label that brings Yonderboi and De-Phazz into the picture as well as the "Batucada" compilations.

I really am enjoying this album. After hearing Azud de Voce on the overhead at the store, I was very intrigued to figure out who this was - and when the next few songs came across, I had to get it. As for the sound - I honestly think it is a bit "contemporary". Good, easy going instrumentation, light and delicate vocals through and through. From the second track, Azul De Voce, you get a feel for the album and the style. To me, the album and tracks remind me of a mature story in the big city... if that makes sense.

The strength of this cd is definitely in the middle IMO. As Velas (the Candles) is a romantic, downtempo track that flows perfectly into el Insecto, a lazy, sleepy summer time track. Then it's onto a nice, upbeat track in "another bossa" before kicking off into a "quaint" track, tao delicado".

I recommend this cd. Good sound-quality, and tt's one that would easily fly under the radar. However it is kind of like "one of those cd's that was playing when i was in Borders Book Store" too...

I've been listening to this CD for years and every time I listen it's pure audio bliss. A combo of dancey up beat jazz with a slight tinge of 60s movie soundtracks and a nice tilt toward latin rhythms. For me what it all adds up to are a number of classic tracks that still sound fresh even though I've been hearing them over and over for the past 5 years. Internet radio station Grove Salad uses at least four tracks in their rotation (Jacuzzi Jazz, Aquitane, El Mensaje, Lagrimas De Rocia) but it's all good. When ever I get tired of my IPOD shuffle mix, this CD is usually the first regular CD I turn to.

Few albums could work equally well for relaxation, for dancing, for lovemaking, or even for background while being productive.

This, though, is one of those albums. Enjoy it.

South American-flavored tunes are still quite the rage, and ­¡Adelante! fits in perfectly with the trend. The tracks are smooth and silky -- lotion, indeed, for your ears. Perfect for repeated applications without that greasy feeling. "Another Bossa" could be a long-last Astrud Gilberto track. A very pleasant album.