Cornelius
Sensuous
(Everlong Records)
by Adam Toth
04.29.07
I’ve been doing a lot of work lately, and it’s pretty difficult to multi-task while trying to review lyric-related songs, so when I started listening to Sensuous by Cornelius, I found a dream come true.
If you’re unfamiliar with Cornelius, you’re not alone. His real name is Keigo Oyamada, and he’s a ripe 38 year-old Japanese man who sure knows how to make music. The guy has remixed everything from Beck to James Brown and has released music across the world. He’s even been displayed in museums in London and will be playing Coachella this year. Chances are, you still haven’t heard of him, but I highly suggest you tune into Sensuous.
It’s a type of music that’s hard to describe. You pop it in, really have no idea what’s going on, but just let it take you to a distant place. You’re not sure if he’s speaking English or Japanese at times, and there’ll be times when you’re not sure if the CD is skipping or it’s just another method of music for Cornelius. But with every song you listen to, it feels so good.
I would give out recommendations for songs to listen to, but in actuality, I love every song in it’s own way. They’re like my twelve beautiful children. But some noticeable songs are “Fit Song,” which follows a very jagged, staccatic pace. Also, the next song, "Breezin’" is equally great, and then the next and the next. Seriously, the whole album is wonderful. The music is relaxing, peaceful, quirky, electronic, and flat out worth trying out. |
