Since I Left You, by Melbourne artists The Avalanches, is a hip, funky and “now” CD, ideal for eateries of the same persuasion. This CD may set the trend for the overall style of the decade and could easily be used for interesting and stimulating listening or even dance.
Influences and inspiration for each track come from tiny music samples (included in each piece) from other performing artists and composers too numerous to mention here – suffice to say that they range in diversity and style from Madonna to Debbie Reynolds, Sergio Mendez, The Isley Brothers and many, many more.
The album is curiously done so that no one theme is really allowed to become too established, but you still get a satisfying taste of all the concepts, whilst being swept along in a sort of wonderland of sound experiences. There are no breaks between each track, however the pieces all have their own individual musical style and atmosphere.
The music is very visually evocative too.
First published in Restaurant and Catering Magazine, June 2001
