TURNTABLE LAB

the lab review

6 track EP from buzz artist Robert O'Dell who has previously appeared on Rephlex, and now makes the debut release of UK label Citinite. O'Dell falls solidly in the whole future soul movement, in the same vicinity Sa-Ra and Plant Life. Dude has a major Prince fetish as witnessed by the opener "Cazelica(1)." O'Dell shows his production acumen on the instrumental "Triple Somersault(2)," a space themed joint that rivals (and beats) any Sa-Ra production I've heard. Check those drums. The b-side starts with the catchiest song of the EP, it's a space-funk version of the Rolling Stones' disco crossover hit "Miss You(3)." "Devine(4)" provides yet another stylistic wrinkle, as O'Dell does the indy thing, sounding like a late nineties new wave revival band. 6 tracks, lots of potential.

reviewed by the mgmnt 12/16/2006

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