The followup to BJ Block’s debut album, Glitterball, was released yesterday, September 27th. Joined by Soul Syndicate frontwoman Dawn Pemberton, the album is called The Land of Make Believe.
If you followed my previous review, you’ll remember that I noted BJ Block has a distinctly jazzy sound; in this collaboration with Pemberton providing vocals, the music takes funky and soulful overtones. It is decidedly more upbeat than Glitterball and in my opinion, it has the potential to reach a much broader audience.
The biography I received seemed to highlight why I think this music will stand out in the independent music scene. It was pointed out that the tunes debuted in a gritty east side Vancouver (B.C.) club that was much more accustomed to hard rock than soul. After an opening show by the Soul Syndicate. “Let It Be” and “Turn It Around” were performed during a sound check, thereafter drawing enthusiastic applause.
The concept of the album is a “children’s album for grownups”, addressing adult challenges through the eyes of a child. I am including the track “You Happy?”, which features sound samples of a little boy. As with Glitterball, this new album is featured at CD Baby (incidentally, the page for Glitterball uses my review here at W♥M). The Land of Make Believe can also be purchased through iTunes and Amazon.com.
If you followed my previous review, you’ll remember that I noted BJ Block has a distinctly jazzy sound; in this collaboration with Pemberton providing vocals, the music takes funky and soulful overtones. It is decidedly more upbeat than Glitterball and in my opinion, it has the potential to reach a much broader audience.
The biography I received seemed to highlight why I think this music will stand out in the independent music scene. It was pointed out that the tunes debuted in a gritty east side Vancouver (B.C.) club that was much more accustomed to hard rock than soul. After an opening show by the Soul Syndicate. “Let It Be” and “Turn It Around” were performed during a sound check, thereafter drawing enthusiastic applause.
The concept of the album is a “children’s album for grownups”, addressing adult challenges through the eyes of a child. I am including the track “You Happy?”, which features sound samples of a little boy. As with Glitterball, this new album is featured at CD Baby (incidentally, the page for Glitterball uses my review here at W♥M). The Land of Make Believe can also be purchased through iTunes and Amazon.com.
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