Shapeshifter - Soulstice

I have had this album for a week now and it's still on heavy rotation. I must say if you haven't already bought it yet go out and get it. You won't be dissapointed. It's a real step up from their last album, Riddim Wise. There is a greater musicality and depth to each of the songs and this album has more crossover appeal to the non drum and bass crowd.

They are playing on Saturday September 16th @ the St James with the Auckland Philharmonia. The last time they played with them was at Groove In The Park Feb 2005 to a crowd of 20,000+. Was an amazing gig and I have no doubt this one will be as good if not better. If you haven't got a ticket yet then I am afraid you missed out. Fear not though, due to the unprecedented demand they have scheduled a second gig the following night at Studio. This one is without the Philharmonia though.

Here is the tracklisting for the album:

New Day Come
In the Rain (featuring Ladi 6)
Earth
Bring Change
Electric Dream
Equinox
Southern Lights (featuring KP)
Heat of the Moment (featuring Kye)
Stryka
One
The Ride
Summer Haze

I can't fault any of these. Bring Change has been around since Sept 05 and has been getting airplay on George for the last few months. This one will go off live I can tell. My other favourites are In The Rain, Electric Dream, One and Summer Haze. Although the whole album is excellent. In The Rain is less of a drum and bass tune and more a roots/soul one. Love it. Electric Dream is electro drum and bass, as the title suggests. Works really well. One has to have the best lyrics on the album by far, "Don't you go and let the world weigh you down.. should you ever fall.. I will be around to pick you up and keep you away from harm.." Beautiful. I expect to see a few teary eyes in the crowd when this gets played at the gig. I will endeavour to take some video clips and then upload to Youtube and link via that onto the blog. Heres hoping anyway.

So, yeah - Go buy the album! Support NZ artists!