Album review: Way Out West / ‘We Love Machine’ (Hope)
Nov 9th, 2009 | By admin | Category: Music Reviews
Progressive-house darlings Way Out West’s fourth album has been eagerly anticipated for a number of years now. Brainchilds Jody Wisternoff and Nick Warren do not fail to deliver. There may be no “Mindcircus” on the album, but the mix of breaks, synth and vocals is inspiring.
We Love Machine kick-starts the album with a fine mix of synth and breaks. “Only Love” begins with lingering vocal undertones set amongst groovy breaks, which soon gives way to a soaring repeated chorus. It is a good-times song; semi-vocal-house, if you will, and the obvious candidate for a single release. We Love Machine then progresses toward slightly darker roots, which peaks with the starkly beautiful vocals and funky drums of “Surrender.” The album then lifts in mood again by way of “Survival,” with its captivating-chorus and prominent-strings, and sassy “Tail of the Rabid Monks.” This album is an eclectic affair which is assessable to those who demand a record with some guts.
Tim Kernutt
File under: Hybrid, BT, Orbital
