nky synth-drenched journey as the cosmic count Jimi
Tenor reunites with Timmion Records' soul architects Cold Diamond &
Mink for yet another album. When placed side by side with the fellows'
recent effort "Is There Love In Outer Space? "July Blue Skies" glides on
a slightly more raw and mystical plane.
Crafted over fiery sessions between Tenor and Cold Diamond & Mink,
this vinyl release offers six soul-grasping tracks ranging from mellow
groove to soundtrack funk. The album's opening title song kicks off with
an extended analog synth intro which eventually develops into a sweet
romantic invocation, painting a sonic canvas reminiscent of a boundless
summer sky. The most vocal tune of this quite instrumental set of songs
"Sky Train Baby" propels the listener on a locomotive ride through the
star systems while "Venus of Barsoon" with its drum breaks and fuzz
sounds blast you straight into sci fi movie funk territory.
The album's B-side opens with "Ikuchi," where Tenor's always trusted
flute and tenor sax take the spotlight over the slinky library beats.
Closing the album we discover two single releases, the sublime "Summer
Of Synesthesia" and the demonic "Tsicroxe" both completely worthy to
hear sequenced inside this album as well. This album might be just the
Spring jam that you needed in your life.
Tracklist Side A:
1. July Blue Skies
2. Sky Train Baby
3. Venus Of Barsoon
Tracklist Side B:
1. Ikuchi
2. Summer Of Synesthesia
3. Tsicroxe
