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Morphology

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...but in this case, that's a good thing! Afro-Mystik's sophomore release pretty much builds upon the Urban-Jungle-Meets-Madre-Gaia formula of "Future Tropic," but offers tighter jams and more atmospheric ambience in place of kicking breakbeats. If there is a serious flaw in "Morphology," it is the same one that held "Future Tropic" back: the spoken songs. "Follow Me" is a great song, but the others in which vocals are the main focus all fall short of the sheer sonic greatness that are the instrumentals. Skip tracks 4 and 8-10, and you will still have an excellent full-length recording.

Afro Mystik's second album shares many of the same strengths as his first (good tribal/tropical rhythms, deep vibes, diverse influences) as well as the weaknesses (wack MCs, similar sounding songs), but it's still worthwhile. "Follow Me" is a sweet deep house track, brought out by the vocals, and "Samba Del Alma" is a Latin-flavored workout. The last track, "Momentary Visions," manages a quiet grace. Worth checking out!

I am a huge fan of Afro-Mystik on the Om Lounge Series, but I really was not feeling their cd project as all the songs were almost indistinguishable. It was a little too much on the Afro-Latin beats for my tastes and thought they should focus more on the awesome vocals of Omega. If you are heavily into the Afro/Latin sound then this is the cd for you, but if you prefer a little more variety in a cd this may not be for you. I will say, however, the production is of high quality!

Jeff
Atl

If you like groups like Jazzanova , Jazzhole and Thievery Corporation, there's no excuse for passing up on the incredible second album from Afro-Mystik. "Morphology" is an album of percussion-heavy rhythms coupled with gritty vocals and a few subtle electronic touches--perfect for those who like global beats with a dance edge. What works on "Morphology?" Virtually every track, but special attention has to go to the seductive rhythms of the opener "Secrets," the discocentric "Follow Me," the dark textures of "Dreamwalkers," and "Anything You Want," with its jazzy cymbal touches. This is seriously twisted, edgy soul that uses real instruments, and the production is nuanced and multi-faceted. Whether you're looking for nu soul, cafe chillout, or just an all-around great disc to jam to, "Morphology" will give you 74 minutes of unadulterated bliss.