Product Description: This is the seventh awakening of Juno Reactor, which has transformed its sound through film music. From The Matrix films ("Reloaded" and "Revolutions"), to his work in the Japanese films "Brave Story" and "Dimension Bomb", composer Ben Watkins' fascination with Japanese animation makes its way to this release. The evolution of Juno Reactor defines the moment; it changes day by day as Watkins surrounds himself with the best musicians that realize a vision consumed by multiple worlds and diverse cultures. Into the mind portals we travel, eternally dancing to the Reactor's hum in a world consumed by "Gods & Monsters".
What the heck is this???? What happened here? Where's Juno Reactor?
I hate when musicians "evolve" and change their sound to a totally different one. Except "Tanta Pena" the rest of the album has nearly nothing to do with the classic Juno Reactor sound.
No excitement, no energy. It isnt a bad album but the tracks sound more like Massive Attack or Crystal Method. the last two tracks are...just...terrible.
I hope they rectify in their next release and give us what we are expecting to hear. If Ben Watkins wants to play Nick Cave, please let him release a solo album but dont ever let him sing again in a Juno Album. PLEASE.
Trading in the Tribal influence for Jazz? I was so happy to see a new Juno Reactor album, they were the first 'techno' artist I ever got into, and are easily in the top three. But this was not at all like Juno Reactor. There are usually techno songs with some various tribal influenced songs thrown in. The tribes have been shut down for some inner city jazz. I am not sure what Ben Watkins was thinking, but I guess I applaud the fact he is trying something new, and it's not that the songs are bad, they were mostly really good, but it's not like the Juno Reactor I am used to. There are a few tracks that resemble the Juno Reactor of past (thank god!), I was getting really desperate after the first 3 tracks. Over all I am pleased with it for what it is, but very disappointed it was not like traditional Juno Reactor. I give it a 4 because it is good for an entirely new direction.
Musically Amazing, horrible composition. I am a long time fan of Juno Reactor and I strongly feel that this album is their best and worst. Here's the short of it:
If you buy MP3 over CD, GET THESE:
5. Immaculate Crucifixion 6. City Of The Sinful 7. Tanta Pena
You can't go wrong with these three. They pack the punch. These two are also good but different from typical Juno Reactor:
1. Inca Steppa 3. Las Vegas Future Past
Although these next four songs are great musically, they either slow down or don't even fit on the album at all.
SKIP THESE:
2. Tokyo Dub 4. Mind Of The Free 8. Perfect Crime (Superman) 9. Pretty Girl
Both Tokyo Dub and Mind of the Free are somewhat slow and different. They are good songs and would be fine to listen to when you're winding down but I think it was a mistake to put these at the front of the album since it drags the momentum.
Perfect Crime sounds like Dead Can Dance with a Brendon Parry-esque singer. Pretty Girl sounds like Johnny Cash. Both are good songs on their own but have no reason to be on this album. They don't sound like Juno Reactor and have little to no tie to techno.
new music I am a great fan off Juno Reactor! I have all their cd's and the live dvd great stuff. this is a new sound more of a trance techno intermixed, it is one different sound its not electronica. as some of the reviews state Juno Reactor is on a new direction. I gave it 4 stars I liked it..
Not his best, but very good Not Ben's best but still pretty darn good. I like the integration of drums and guitar on a few of the tracks. Looking forward to a tour???
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