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You Are Here

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The opening track "Somewhere On Earth" is impressive, but it starts to go downhill from there until track 11, "People Of Cloud Nine", which is even more impressive with her sophistocated vocaling and instrumentation. In fact, this track seems particularly uncharacteristic of the rest of the cd due to its quality nature. It blows the rest of the cd away, with the exception of the first track. Overall the cd is okay, but the tune "I'm Only Human" (not to be confused with the Human League song) is rather hoaky with the man and woman talking back and forth to each other.

Uman is one the most ecclectic groups out today, with their sound compiled of tribal, electronic, and worldly landscapes that bring the listener to an entirely new place. Their progressive style and experimental pieces parallel the brilliance of such groups as Dead Can Dance, Vas, Cocteau Twins.

A varied collection of ambient. A little uneven in terms of quality of tracks but more highlights than low points. Very listenable! Worth paying for.

Their second US release comes two years after I tried to wear out their first US release "Purple Passages." Talk a walk with Uman on "You are here" and let their grounding beats tune you to the Earth, root you in knowing that "you are here." I find that each track gathers momentum and I can walk a good stretch before they really get stomping. Uman's music heals. Especially through headphones, stretch your legs and let Uman drive the whole YOU.

Of the three Uman CDs I've heard, this is by far the best. It goes from dance beats to soft to ambient/electronic. I produce a radio show in Alaska, and this CD will get extensive airplay!!!

A soothing yet uplifting mix of African Beats, Synth pop, etherial vocals, & even some French Rap! Finding music to write to is difficult, but this is now one of my favorites. Especially haunting is "The Way to Peace", and "Human Warmth in a cold city." Gotta love the rap on "Tous dans l'même bateau." I'm ready now to check out their other CD as well!

Uman was one of those groups I sampled on my wanderings around the "New Age" section of this site. I liked what I heard, and got the disk. And every time I play it, I like it even better. Depending on where I play it (car, phones, home) it displays different characters. I especially like playing it at work- it's one of the few discs that all my colleagues enjoy! Truly an eclectic sound. Get it!

I just love the music. If you like any music of Uman, you'll love the CD.