Belgian producer Poldoore (born Tom Schillebeeckx) has revealed The Day After, handily providing a sequel to his well-received previous album on Cold Busted, The Day Off. Within its eleven distinctive tracks Poldoore has further developed his vibe-rich sound, creating deft blends of funk, soul, lounge, and reggae topped with punchy drum breaks.
The Day After is filled with highlights and shows Poldooreās keen ability at crafting floor-effective instrumental head-nodders as well as delicate melodic arrangements featuring talented guest vocalists. āNo Faceā and āA Higher Intelligenceā (featuring Kabanjak of Ancient Astronauts) are examples of Poldooreās fine-tuned beatology, mixing hip hop samples and tough DJ-ready rhythms over impressively produced musical elements. The result is much headier than the usual āinstrumental hip hopā fare, with cuts equally at home in the clubs as in the earphones. But itās with the vocal tracks that The Day After really shines. The lovely and soulful āMidnight In Saigonā presents vocalist Astrid who entices the listener with her intoxicating melodies, while London-based rapper Barney Artist adds compelling verses to Poldooreās proper beats on āBroke For A Minuteā. A pleasant surprise also comes in the form of āThe Roadā, a skankinā reggae prime-mover featuring Thievery Corporation collaborator Sleepy Wonder, as well as sax and flute from Garrett Kobsef who recently recorded with Grammy winners Morgan Heritage. These ambitious moments heighten the resonance of Poldooreās The Day After, placing it firmly in the realm of something special.
1. Poldoore - No Face (3:24)
2. Poldoore - Midnight In Saigon Feat. Astrid (5:45)
3. Poldoore - Hard To Forget (3:33)
4. Poldoore - A Higher Intelligence (4:33)
5. Poldoore - A Beautiful Eve (4:18)
6. Poldoore - This Road Feat. Sleepy Wonder (4:32)
7. Poldoore - Reason Why (2:35)
8. Poldoore - Corn Syrup (3:43)
9. Poldoore - Broke For A Minute Feat. Barney Artist (4:03)
10. Poldoore - Lost In Heaven (3:05)
11. Poldoore - Antarctic Circle (4:27)