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The Rurals - Messages [Peng]

11:53 - August 5, 2004

by Involver

Deep house veterans The Rurals return with their 7th LP, 'Messages.'

DJ/Producer Andy Compton and wife/vocalist “Tweek” have returned from the studios to release their 7th LP ‘Messages’ on Peng Recordings. With licenses to HBO’s hit series ‘Six Feet Under’ and a beautiful album out, the future is bright for this duo.

Deep house is not a genre that gets a wide exposure in this electronic community, which is unfortunate after a listen to this album. The Rurals use a beautiful blend of instrumentation throughout, ranging from maceo saxophones to xylophones to electric guitar riffs. This is quite obviously not your peak-time floorfiller material, but instead a relaxing blend of soulful house that will relax and entice the minds and libidos of the listener. A short review of a 5 track sample follows:

Do It For Love [7:38]: The opening track on the album starts with a nice breakbeat, accompanied w/chimes. An accompanying Hammond chord and vocal hook begin the song nicely, introducing the listener to Tweek’s soothing voice. Soon after, a bass guitar joins with the first vocal verse, giving the song a wonderful rhythm. The wide range of instruments are pulled in succession leading to the main break, which leaves only vocals for a nice calming effect. The song builds back nicely into the second vocal verse,and some rising/falling echo effects around the 5:25 mark add another dimension. The track then slowly winds down, returning to the breaks and chimes that started it off.

Charlie Plays [5:21]: The album’s third track opens with a lush intro melody from the maceo style saxophone. A nicely progressing bassline joins in with a subtle piano influence to complement the sax. A second saxophone comes in, working nicely in conjunction with the lead sax. A very mellow break @ 3:00 soothes the soul. The saxophone melodies continue to develop through the end of the track, working wonderfully off each other in harmony. The subtle piano throughout is not overwhelming but noticeable enough to add a nice effect.

Serious [6:07]: Track five of the ten track LP begins with a nice funky-jazzy house intro along with spoken word vocals. The bass line, along with a nice piano melody, builds a really groovy vibe with this track. This is the kind of track you just picture yourself hearing while enjoying yourself down in a lounge with a nice cigar and a snifter of scotch. Throughout the track a nice vocal overlay effect adds nicely. The vocals in this album are surprisingly captivating in that they have substance and emotion, and aren’t simply tacked on for appeal. This track captures Tweek’s vocal range particularly well. An electric guitar at the end catches the listener off guard for a nice surprise.

True [5:03]: This effort opens with a simple Hammond chord melody and a break-beat intro. The pads on the drums are almost a bit reminiscent of drum and bass, but the breaks quickly make an exit. The bassline throughout with this one is much more pronounced than the other tracks, giving it a nice groovy atmosphere. Tweek’s vocals are again a welcome addition. Maracas in the background further showcase the diverse instrumentation throughout the album. Pretty repetitive throughout, but still a nice relaxing listen.

Everything I Do: A new break-beat drum pattern introduces us to the final track on this LP. More chord effects join in, setting the atmosphere for a groovy-housy-Latinesque vibe. This track sounds a bit like Spiller's 'Groovejet', to those familiar. Tweek's vocals again join in to accompany along with a bass hook. Xylophone intermittently accompanies throughout the first vocal verse and makes appearances throughout. This track showcases a nice atmospheric break, aperfect track to hear on holiday at the beach. The track winds down by slowly removing the instruments, leaving a simple xylophone melody to close out the album in appropriate fashion.

Full Tracklist:

Do It For Love
Messages
Charlie Plays
Rebel
Serious
Blame
True
Habits
Mainbreak
Everything I Do

Conclusion:
This duo brought a wonderful musical vision to their seventh full-length album and they certainly did not disappoint. By using a wide variety of instrumentation and diversity in the album, and by incorporating the wonderful vocals of Tweek, The Rurals succeed in keeping the listener interested throughout an entire full-length artist album, a rarity in these days. It’s no wonder series such as ‘Six Feet Under’ have picked up on this, they are certainly a true talent.

The new LP is available at select music shops in major US cities and online. The
Rurals can be visited online at www.therurals.com, or at their label's site, www.peng.co.uk.

OUT NOW! Released June 21, 2004