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After Hours 4

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When I first decided to buy an "THIS IS ACID JAZZ" compilation album, I didn't know what to think. I mean I own all 4 Jamiroquai albums, 4 Incognito albums & "Shelter" by Brand New Heavies. When I popped this in, my first reaction was "After hours is right! This is way too slow." But when the songs rolled along it was more like "This has some chilled-out rhythms on it." Memorable tracks include Yada Yada's "Summer's End," which ironically is more "Afternoon" rather than "After Hours", and the most optimistic, upbeat track. Jimpster's "Playtime" was pretty smooth, Marschmellow's "Waterfront" had a hypnotizing foreign tinge to it, and 9 Lazy 9's "Electric Lazyland" was off the hook (shades of southern african american hip hop). Although, I still can't grasp the essence of this acid jazz genre, "4" persuaded me that it's pretty good. Get it if you're an acid jazz fan or if you just like smooth jazz sounding music with nice beats/rhythms.

This album deserves the moon, not stars. Prepare for one helluva breathtaking adventure once this CD loads.

I gave a friend a copy of ONE AD and he gave me a copy of "4." He said if you like that kind of music, you'll like this too. I can't say he was wrong. "4" is relaxing background music. All the tracks are consistently low-key except for track 4, Yada Yada, which is more up tempo and breezier than the others. It is the kind of song you'd like to here driving down the freeway on a warm window-rolled-down day. The CD as whole is subtle and optimistic. Nothing jarring, harsh, or grating. It's great studying and thinking music. It also grows on you. The more I listen to it, the deeper the themes sink in.

i dont know how to explain the laid back magic that is this cd. its perfect for those long road trips, for a late night session, background music, studying, whatever. just dont expect to score points with it at a party, the beats are cooled way down, no dancing here. memorable songs: song one, incredible...song 4, great, song 7...man, that guy on the keyboard is just pimping it. also cant forget song ten, sad rockets....seriously though, just push play.

After Hours 4 is a smooth ride after dark on a warm summers night. My favorite track #7 "Jung" starts off slow but once it gets going, it moves you. A decent addition to any acid jazz lover's collection.KH

This disc is quite solid-worth buying just for the bass on the Jung song which would probably destroy my speakers if I didn't have Cerwin-Vega's. The Jimpster track is great too. Quite solid-as good as volumes three and 'Miles Away' (Vol. 5)

Recommended.