Clean Machine

Editorial Reviews

BPM Magazine
"A funkadelic downtempo excursion... Some of the best late night listening since The Orb put ambient dub on the map".

Product Description
The dubbed out funky sound of Clean Machine creates a whirlpool of sonic flotsam sure to leave you feeling refreshed. The mix is surreal and original leaving formulaic downtempo by the wayside in favor of mind-expanding frontiers. The journey begins with "Beat to Keep", a tripped out funk groove complete with filtered horns and wah guitars. What follows is an expedition into late night headphone listening focused on reggae rhythm and psychadelic soundscapes. Clean Machine is truly clean acid funk for the soul. Numatic Soul's track, "Dry Clean" orginally appeared on Groove Closet: Downtempo Bedroom Beats from Ball of Waxx. Numatic is fronted by Ball of Waxx's most prolific producer Brian Saitzyk (aka Eastern Sun).

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Clean Machine
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Good Quality Downtempo
  • I like this...
Clean Machine

Manufacturer: Ball of Waxx
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0006SHNFQ
Release Date: 2004-12-07

Tracks:

  1. Beat to Keep
  2. Everyone
  3. Reflection
  4. Dry Clean
  5. Division
  6. Resolutionary
  7. It's all the Same
  8. Spiral Medication
  9. Dimension Extension
  10. To You
  11. Wash
  12. Spiral Meditation

Album Description

The dubbed out funky sound of Clean Machine creates a whirlpool of sonic flotsam sure to leave you feeling refreshed. The mix is surreal and original leaving formulaic downtempo by the wayside in favor of mind-expanding frontiers. The journey begins with "Beat to Keep", a tripped out funk groove complete with filtered horns and wah guitars. What follows is an expedition into late night headphone listening focused on reggae rhythm and psychadelic soundscapes. Clean Machine is truly clean acid funk for the soul. Numatic Soul's track, "Dry Clean" orginally appeared on Groove Closet: Downtempo Bedroom Beats from Ball of Waxx. Numatic is fronted by Ball of Waxx's most prolific producer Brian Saitzyk (aka Eastern Sun).

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Good Quality Downtempo.......2007-03-06

This isn't another cheesy, trying to be loungy but not really all that cool after you buy it CD. The first track starts off with a little bit of energy and organic beats and rhythms, it's really catchy. I bought this CD because of the song 'Clean' which I heard on an Internet radio station. A lot of the other songs are more mellow but also catchy in a way. I've found that a lot of other CD's will sound good for a week or two but this one still sounds good to date, not a CD that you can really get sick of.

4 out of 5 stars I like this..........2004-12-31

I really enjoyed the Groove Closet compilation that Numatic was on so I bought this one too. It's pretty groovy starting out with a bit of energy (for downtempo) and ending with some slower deeper tracks. Perfect for the end of the night, going to sleep. "To You" and "Spiral Medication" are very moving and inspiring tracks. What can I say? I love the vibe!
Man Without Eyes
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Will peak your curiosity and draw you into it's tragic tale with just one listen
Man Without Eyes
The Sammus Theory
Manufacturer: Mia Mind Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000BFH2RS
Release Date: 2005-10-25

Tracks:

  1. Take Your Face
  2. Lead Foot
  3. Answers
  4. Hole in the Wall
  5. You Choose
  6. Man Without Eyes Pt. 1
  7. The Introduction
  8. Split
  9. Fair Weather Friend
  10. Tendons
  11. Get Up, Get Down
  12. Wasting Away
  13. Man Without Eyes Pt. 2

Album Description

The new sound of independent, Modern/Active rock. BIG GUITARS, BASS, DRUMS, PIANOS, (no synth, no drum machine) melodic vocals but enough good yells and raw sound. Along the lines of Tool, NIN and beyond. Top-notch players playing top-notch songs.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Will peak your curiosity and draw you into it's tragic tale with just one listen.......2006-03-07

The Good
Man Without Eyes is a concept album that, you as the listener, has to interpret the meaning of yourself. I will tell you that the album's title refers to one that is blind to the effects of the causes they put into motion through their choices. The album is split into tow parts; Rising and Falling. Driving riffs and piercing arpeggio tones dominate "Take Your Face." Sammus' low-registering vocals enhance the dark tone that is being laid by the instrumentation. A meaty bass line prevails on "Lead Foot." Sammus expresses his main characters frustration with the people that hold back his creativity on this one.

"Hole in the Wall" continues on the dark road that its predecessors set forth, but relies on an acoustic background. However, as the song reaches its peak, the distortion kicks in. A long, progressive style introduction takes you into "Man Without Eyes, Part I." "Split" delves into the darker or more evil side of the album protagonist. "Fair Weather Friend" has a great hard rock riff that's pushed aside by Sammus' intense vocals. Multi-layered vocals help convey the evil turn that this story is about to take. I won't give away the ending to "Man Without Eyes, Part II," but this track is encompassed by emotional piano and vocals. You know what that usually means.

The Bad
I hate having to figure out what concept albums mean.

The Verdict
I'm amazed that Man Without Eyes is The Sammus Theory's first album. Most bands need 3 to 4 albums to accomplish the musical achievements that are displayed here. Though I found the story a little above my comprehension, the music is dark, emotional, and unique. Man Without Eyes will peak your curiosity and draw you into it's tragic tale with just one listen.
Mad Monster Party
Average customer rating: Not rated
    Mad Monster Party

    Manufacturer: Blue Island Records
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD
    ASIN: B000HIGQNA

    Product Description

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