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Boomkatalog.one is that rarest of recordings that makes pop fans' hearts beat a little faster: a deft combination of musical styles, both current and past, that, when integrated with powerful hooks and strong execution, adds up to an irresistible album.
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They're just two talented Hollywood kids proving how fun it can be to watch TRL.
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Sure, the waifish white girl slips up plenty by trying too hard to be cool, but it feels like they're having a good time, as the duo scratch and shout their way through head-swaying slow songs, soul-funk Jamiroquai-ish joints, some pop quickies and an array of other styles.
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Boomkatalog.One is a clever marriage of technology, creativity, and straight-up sass that gets away with being much more enjoyable than it might deserve.
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Entertainment WeeklyIts forays into techno, pop, and--most embarrassingly--hip-hop make it seem like they're just throwing a bunch of styles against a wall to see what sticks. [18 Apr 2003, p.70]
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BlenderIsn't so much minimalist as just plain minimal. [Aug 2003, p.120]
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Despite their fakeness, Boomkat fill the smarter-than-your-average-pop void left by fellow film-music switch-hitter Vitamin C.
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Q MagazineA numbing montage of half-formed ideas and too-slick production. [Jul 2003, p.100]
User score distribution:
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Positive: 9 out of 13
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Negative: 4 out of 13
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Aug 16, 2018Perfect album and so underrated!!! please make sure to listen, if you know Taryn Mannin. you'll know!
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RobbierDec 17, 2005Never underestimate the power of women.
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CoreenaPSep 13, 2004I love their music its the best they are sooooooo cool they should get some music awards.