André 3000 | New Blue Sun | Album Review & First Listen
Words by J. Picard André 3000, half of the defunct hip-hop duo Outkast, makes his triumphant return to the musical foreground with his new album, New Blue Sun . Contrary to his past output, the album features André in a beautifully different context; experimental flute jazz. As a kid I saw Outkast at the Area 1 festival just north of Detroit. The event featured Moby, The Roots, Paul Oakenfold, Carl Cox and more. During that festival, Outkast stole the show with a heavy-hitting funk band to back their lyrical prowess. What was clear to me then and is clear to me now is the value that André 3000 puts on the music itself. For many who were caught off guard by the coming release of New Blue Sun , rest assured, it was always about the instrumentation. "I Swear, I Really Wanted to Make a 'Rap' Album but This is Literally the Way the Wind Blew Me This Time," is the twelve minute plus opening track on the album and sets the pace for what will follow. André's wooden flute,
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ReplyDeletei'll go with the first one. my first real jam show, besides the biscuits at an 01 inner city fest(enjoyed by my virgin ears) was moe at the Tabernacle 02. a warts and all release. they def. slayed it. from there i caught a few ridiculous roo sets. and was finally let down seeing them new years day vegas. no real point hear. just that not many bands can be on night after night.
and that i liked the approach y'all took on the second podcast a bit more.
and that i wish i would have approached Jman about writing up the Cheese show from nashville. I'm sure the acoustic set with sam bush, stuart duncan and andy hall was a highlight of the tour for them. have a listen.
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