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The "Essence" of Phenomenal Music

jaocuzzi | CA, USA | 12/17/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"In Essence is the "essence" of phenomenal music. Not only do they have the beats, they have the rhymes, the voices, and the moves. This cd is platinum work with a compilation of "Smooth" beats, hardcore "Pops," "Touch-ing" lyrics, and of course, the voice of "Dru." There's no "Que"stion about it; this is one of the greatest cds out there. Coming from Canada, yet launching from NYC, they represent the very best of "not-quite-international" international music.The interludes (#1, 4, 8, 11, 13, 16) give insight on each band member's personailty, and draw the listener to a more personal level. They link the artists, the music, and the listener together to form a medley of deeply felt emotions.2. Who Are We - A fantastically performed a cappella with tight vocals about who I.E. is
3. You Will Never Find - A pumping and upbeat song
5. I.E. - A great combination of rhythm and beats. Another single
6. Friend of Mine - Their first single, and an unparalleled one. This one has a wicked back beat to it
7. MelodI.E. - A sensual song that still remains true to I.E.'s style
9. Do Watchya Like - "Yo, this is for the people that go into the clubs and just do what they wanna do..." An "irie" and lively club song
10. Closer - Another one like MelodI.E., but different. It is sensual with a grinding beat
12. Change - A song with very deep lyrics
14. Go Ahead - A really sweet slow jam about a guy singing to his girl who betrayed his love. This is really emotional
15. Lay You Down - A sensual slow jamAll the songs are amazing. This cd can be played over and over without skipping any of the tracks. They are all catchy, and the songs that grab on the first listen are "Friend of Mine," "I.E.," "Do Watcha Like," and "Go Ahead." Most of the songs have bumping beats (as if I haven't used that word enough yet), with the exception of the slow songs and some of the interludes. This band is TIGHT. Trust me."

What a surprise!

Anja Hoffmann | Bayern | 10/05/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I heard them 1st on new years eve bash '02 on philip's sqaure, toronto. loved their music from 1st moment onwards. back in germany I tried to find the CD everywhere. nowhere to find. just here on amazon.ca ... hope CD will be available asap here in germany!"

Sublime In Essence

Joanne | fremont, ca, usa | 08/18/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is a great CD with awesome beats. The interludes are cute and the songs are good. Their single "Friend of Mine" is what inspired me to make an impulsive buy after hearing them for the first time in Canada. They've all got incredible voices, and they come together so well to form the music that they sing. I brought the CD over to the U.S., but I was disappointed to find that they haven't come over here, yet. Hopefully they will soon.As for the 16 track CD:
*"Who Are We" is an a cappella
*"You Will Never Find" has a nice beat to it
*"I.E." has a nice background rhythm to it
*"Friend of Mine" is one of the best songs on their album
"Melodi.e" is all right
"Do What You Like," "Closer," and "Change" are all pretty good
*"Go Ahead" is a slower song about unrequited love after a relationship
"Lay You Down" is another slow song.Interludes are woven between these tracks.
My favorites have asterisks by them, and I encourage everyone to buy a copy. Listen to this five man group. They are truly sublime in essence"