King Midas Sound- Waiting For You

This week, I'm handling a viewer request for this weeks album review. This album was suggested to me by my friend Phil Mohr. Thanks for the tip Phil!

Waiting For You is the full-length debut effort from the duo known as King Midas Sound. King Midas Sound originate from London, England and have a sound all their own with influences of dub, dancehall, and other genres to create a sound that is radically different from all the other music currently out there.

The album starts off with "Cool Out", an ambient, laid back jam that has elements of reggae and dub music, adding to an overall pleasurable listening experience. The album's title track is another fine track, exemplifying the overall peaceful nature of the album that the duo set out to create. "One Ting" is a more melodic track with a more noticeable dub groove that allows the listener to experience a little variety in addition to the wide range of influences that have been heard on this album so far.

The album continues on with "Darlin'", another ambient, laid back jam that continues its quest to infuse the listener with some quality tunes that have something new to offer to the listener who might not be accustomed to this type of music. "Meltdown" has some subtle hip-hop influences mixed into this one, while "Goodbye Girl" offers up some ambient jams to allow the listener to settle in a little and enjoy the sounds.

My favorite track off the album is "Lost", a bombastic, rhythmic track that is a very enjoyable listen and one that shows the overall influences that make up the album and how they commingle with each other to create something unique and inspiring at the same time.

The album closes out with "Outta Space", which is a very fitting title for this track with its outer space influenced rhythms that is one of the more rhythmically appealing tunes on this album, and "Miles and Miles" is another peaceful and serene track that really showcases the overall feel and mood of the album. Sometimes we all need a break from a hectic week, whether it be from work or school, and this album has the solution for you to take a break from the ordinary and relax to some soothing and peaceful music.

Overall, an enjoyable listen and one that needs repeated listens in order to fully grow to love and appreciate. This album in particular is radically different from the genre of music that I regularly cover on the blog, but I'm glad I gave it a listen!

                                                                                                                               Album Score: 3.5/5

Track Listing:

1. Cool Out
2. Waiting For You
3. One Ting
4. Earth a Killya
5. Darlin'
6. Meltdown
7. I Man
8. Blue
9. Goodbye Girl
10. Lost
11. Sumtime
12. Outta Space
13. Miles and Miles  

What albums would you like to see me review here on the blog? I'm still taking viewer requests, shoot me an e-mail at: amara02@gmail.com or get in touch with me on Facebook or Twitter. The links to those pages can be found on the right hand side of the blog. It doesn't matter the genre of music it is, if it's good, I'll give it a listen!!