Cinema

The Cat Empire

EMI

 

The Cat Empire are one of Australia‘s best bands, with a sound that is very original. They create an eclectic audio experience which knocks your socks off bringing together jazz, funky, soul, Latin and of course, rock.

 

They have very devoted fans and each album brings massive anticipation. They are just as successful in the studio as live and having tested a few of their new tracks on JJJ radio, Cinema finally hit the streets.

 

The general consensus about Cinema and I would concur is that while it has the same unique Cat Empire sound it has moved-on into a more sophisticated sound. It is not as funky as their earlier albums nor shows as many Latin influences. However once you listen to it a few times it becomes more and more infectious and I have come to like just as much if not a little more than their last two albums. Many fans have been disappointed and argue it this album has lost the unique funk edge, but I think that it has a more developed even textured sound which will satisfy if given a chance.

 

The album opens with Waiting which is short, sweet and a very typical Cat Empire Sound followed by Falling which is a bit more poppy.

 

Feelings Gone is an impressive lyrical work following by only light.

All Hell and Shoulders certainly offers some amazing instrumentals and are textured and impressive songs.

 

While the songs continue being impressive, the final track Beyond All is a stand out. It closes the album with a powerful track which is fast, jazzy and well, amazing.

 

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This review will appear in Volume 3 No. 4 of the digital and print edition of Synergy Magazine.

 

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