Worth every penny!
5
By ssaammss
Like the name of one of their tracks suggests, this album is a true gem, and I grow more fond of it each time I play it. Zoot Woman's music is upbeat without being cloying or steeped in mindless electronic repetition. I listen to both albums when I want to chill out or even as workout music... their songs are that flexible in their appeal and scope.
On this album, take a listen to "Gem" and "Taken It All". Both are slick, catchy tunes with endless replay value. The 30 seconds afforded here will give you a good taste, but on "Gem" in particular, the sample cuts off before it really starts cooking.
I listened to this album before their initial release and like it only slightly more than their self-titled debut, but both are truly solid and fun and definitely worth adding to your collection if you like upbeat, sizzling rock/pop tunes with layers of cool electronic texture. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that we haven't heard the last of them.
