The second album from this amazing band is out and needless to say its awesome! They have a more mature vybe going on in this album and I say this with utmost confidence because I listened to both albums in order to make this verdict. I can't wait for their next album because Filosofia is a sign of many other great tracks to come from them! They aren't done yet!
Drum rolls... The track list!
1.Mbiguni- Its a edgy beginning to the album, grabbing your attention from the word go. Has a fast catchy beat with lyrics that aren't bad. You will like this.
2. Malikia- Slow and sweet. These boys sure know the way to a woman's heart. You can't help but seriously think of putting your career plans on hold just so you'll give Chiamano his twins! :-)
3. Coming Home- For all those in long distance relationships, you'll definately identify with this ballad. You can actually hear the homesickness and their longing for their loved ones as they pour out their hearts in song. It's a song that tags at the heart strings.
4.Soma- A social awareness song that encourages the youth to take their education seriously (though with our latest crop of politicians am beginning to believe that maybe education isn't maybe the best option) You'll sing along to this track and dance your ass off during the bridge! And don't forget how catchy the chorus is!
5. Awinja- The guitar enthrals you from the beginning of the song and it will keep you in its clutches till the end of the song.There are strong vocals in this song and the harmony in their acapella is amazing. You'll enjoy it even if its in vernacular.
6.Bowane Lelisu- Another vernacular song which prooves that music traverses the borders of language. The harmony is beautiful here too. The guitar here by Edo Bumba also deserves mention because it gives the song a sweeter feel.
7. Nambee- Here the instruments take centre stage! Its a dance track. Totally upbeat.
8. L.A.D.Y- My favourite track in the whole album! a take-your-breath-away love song. Will bring a smile to your face as you sway with the song and will get you shouting yes I will be your b.a.b.y! N the use of electric guitar in a love song? ingenious!
9. ROW YOUR BOAT- Yes, its the nursery rhyme ( which makes me think of oh shit! Somali Pirates!) But relax, its not literally the whole rhyme. It actuall y talks about how they respect their fathers and how they want to emulate them when they grow up. You'll feel the presence of the bass and acoustic guitar but the instrument that made me take notice was the cello! And of course the voices! :-)
10. SOFIA- I really feel the piano in this song. Its deep, maybe its because it stems from heartbreak. I would hate to be Sofia. There's a point where the electric guitar has this cool bridge as the dudes sing, giving the song more power.
11. PRIVATE SPICE- Has an evident reggae feel. Wagwan you'll like the sugar and spice! The ladies who do the back up vocals are also really good.
12. SOL GENERATION- The last song in the album. Another social awareness song. It has strong vocals with heavy instrumentals. A revolutionary vybe about it!
Okay I'm not like an esteemed music critic so I really cant give you professional reviews but its what I feel. If you don't agree you can easily skip this post. Big ups to the producer Waweru! Honestly I wouldn't have been able to guess he was the producer, coz all my head can think of when someone mentions him is "mimi ni Waweru!, ni nani? ni Waweru!" :-)
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