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Test Don't Test

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now on a new record label and a evolved sound and style the three band trio consist of r. el-essawy gracing the vocals with a soulful organic rawness and charlie dark and nwachukwuback engraving there talents in the form of beats to extend the rail road tracks of trip hop. in this new alblum they explore out lyric and sounds blending hip hop, jazz, r&b, reggae, rock, and put the ingredents into this melting pot to form a unique sound thats different from there debut alblum. each song stands out with it's own individual flavor. from begaining to end your on a train ride up and down, fast and slow through the urban minds and soul of these three. i'm really feeling this alblum and it hasn't left my c.d. player since i bought it this is one the years top trip hop ablums to check out.

I had the opportuniy to buy this album and I kicked myself for not doing so when it was first released. It was pretty hard to come by here in the states. After hearing there debut and remix work for the likes of Courtney Pine, Beanfield and others I knew I would not be disappointed. I spotted this on Amazon for a really good price and even though it's more than three years after it's initial release... it is classic. Roba's vocals have more range, while Dark and Nwachukwuback's
layered beats and arrangements never cease to amaze. Standouts include the synth looping 'Deeper' , the pounding hip-hop ballad "It's Not Enough", the raw beats and standup bass of "Mangled", the rock infused "Just an Avenue". 'The Man' has an eerie looped soundtrack bit that's reminiscent of the happy munchkin scene from the Wizard of OZ. In the song's misogynist context though it sounds pretty menacing. My favorite, the broken beat poetry of 'The Quest' seeks advances in Hip Hop and questions its existence in contemporary times. More than Trip hop, more than Hip- Hop. This time out Attica play with genres as much as they play with the beats they flipped on their debut.

Attica Blues toss off the "Mo'Wax" sound that hamstrung their first album and go for a more raw sound on Test. Don't Test. The beats are thick, the melodies darker, and Roba's sultry and longing vocals drift above the proceedings like a dark angel. "What Do You Want?" manages to be paranoid and pretty at the same time. "The Man" registers rage with its urgent chorus and squealing strings. On the opposite end of the spectrum, "Security" is a hip-hop torch song. Good things from this trio.

Funky deep bass with lavish melodies and a vocal that you dream of waking up to every morning. This satisfies the soul in every way - its contemplative manner is cinematic.....it picks you up like a giant magic carpet and lets your mind drift through a gentle explosion of urban blues, dance and soul.

Utterley masterful......why it has not enjoyed more acclaim is mysterious. Maybe its one of those beautiful albums destined only to be enjoyed by the discernable few.

Not to be missed!

Well, I'm not gonna lie, but I've heard of these guys over the internet and by chance the local independent record store had it and I've bought it without even giving it a listen and man, it's the best CD that I've ever heard. It's James Bond meets Maxwell Smart 3000 type of style. The intro leads you to a more sophisticated style of acid jazz begining with the first track "Deeper". Now that is a jam with a 60's type of vibe. The synthesizer just overwhelms the mind with the

realism of how music should be vs. what normal people listen to today. This is a new form of music and a new form of acid jazz. For fans of Incognito, Groove Collective, Jamiroquai, and Omar, I urge you to go and pick up this CD, and when you do, check out track 3 "What Do You Want".

how can music this good and vocals as stunning as this pass by un-noticed and un-recognised! Hear it and believe it!