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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By Pikeperch
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This was released 10 years ago when experimentation with the fusion of international sounds was a fresher and more creative art less reliant on the wholesale use of samples of already successful tunes and more interested in forging something invigorating and imaginative. Irresistable dance music drawing on multiple cultures it bears a lot of listening. OK, some of the rapping vocal is a bit trite but it is a minor aspect of the whole ensemble. Think of the vocals more as a musical texture and it all makes sense. Check out International Times and Dream of 100 Nations too, the 3 CDs make a good set. I saw TU playing live a few months ago and they have lost none of their power to get an audience rocking.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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This album builds on ideas planted in TGU's earlier work, particularly the big, BIG bass beats on "Boss Tabla" which combine with inspired harmony, eg "Chariots" and "A Tongue Of Flame" to produce a phenomenal feeling, which simply must be enjoyed. Also featuring "Eyeway Souljah" - the most incredible sound from TGU's panoply of brilliance - one of the best tracks ever. Psychic Karaoke outshines any other in its genre, consigning "Dream of 100 Nations" to a close 2nd. Buy it now!
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
There seems to be a fair bit of stirring on the 'world/global fusion' market at the moment (a horrible phrase but convenient)what with the various Arabica, Arabesque complilations etc. But, back in the early-mid 90s TGU were out there at the forefront, taking the idea of mixing Indian, Arabic and Western influences - as pioneered by the likes of Suns of Arqa and Davy Graham - adding house, dub and hip-hop and bunging in a load more besides into the cocktail. Of their 3 best releases -including 'Dreams of 100 nations' and 'Rejoice rejoice' - it's 'Psychic Karaoke' that I come back to time and again. There are one or two fillers but the sheer greatness of tracks like 'Chariots', 'Bullet train', 'Boss tabla' and my fave, 'Eyeway Souljah', make up for this in spades. With, a dreary, uninspired music scene populated by derivative US garage bands, Gareth Gates, dire nu-metal, trance-by-numbers etc, a record like 'Psychic Karaoke' serves to remind that occasionally there are groups with originality and imagination not to mention the ability to seriously groove.
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It's simple; if you know of TGU's work and you like it you'll like this. If you havent heard of TGU's work, buy Dream of 100 Nations and work your way through the next 4 albums. You wont be disappointed!
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
from the very first track, this album will grab you. Lots of chanting from natacha atlas, which has to be a good thing. this cd keeps it up all the way through to the end.
1 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By chrisnz
Format:Audio CD
This is actually my least played TGU album. For me it doesn't have the appeal of International Times. I think its the first track that puts me off- the vocals are a bit naff. If you're not a fan of TGU yet, I'd recommend their 'best of' Backing on the Graves of our Ancestors and go from there.
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