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SAME SUKI ~ DZIADOSKIE PIOSENKI O MILOSCI AUDIO CAVE 2023/004 (Barcode: 5908298549636) ~ POLAND ~ World Music & Folklore Recorded: 2022 Released: 2023 This is an album by Polish trio Same SukiFind albums by this artist, which comprises of vocalist Magdalena WieczorekFind albums by this artist, vocalist / multi-instrumentalist Helena MatuszewskaFind albums by this artist and vocalist / bassist Karol GodzaloFind albums by this artist. The album presents twelve original songs, all co-credited to the trio members. The concept of the album is to create a series of original songs, which sound, feel and resemble Polish Folklore songs, which might have been written centuries ago. The individual vocals and vocal harmonies are the epicenter of the music, which is supported by some instrumental accompaniment, using folklore instruments, and based on strong, hypnotic bass pulsations, which lead the music steadily and with confidence. Although the vocal performances mimic Folkloristic singing and to some degree old Polish language, the subject matter (love songs of course) is absolutely contemporary, including a serious dash of humor and irony. Of course that part of the album’s message is language dependent, and gets lost to listeners, who are nor native Polish speakers. But even without the text layer, the music is highly original and aesthetically appealing. Overall, this is a very unusual, somewhat challenging Folklore album, which offers some beautifully lyrical songs and deep reflections about contemporary personal relationships, all wrapped in a mysterious “old music” packaging. I had a real blast listening to this little gem and I most warmly recommend it to all heartfelt unusual music lovers, who will be ready to plunge into this micro-universe, which is enchanting and magical.

Updated: 10/05/2023Posted: 10/05/2023

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