Lovage: Music to Make Love to Your Old Lady By

I'm a big fan of Mike Patton, and would be willing to give any of his projects a shot. This one works well. Jennifer Charles (Elysian Fields), Patton, and Dan the Automator team up to give a funky twist to retro-lounge. Smooth doesn't begin to describe the looped mellow vibe of this CD. The artwork is meant to evoke associations with jazz albums of the late 50's. Special appearances by Kid Koala, Chest Rockwell (Prince Paul of Handsome Boy Modeling School), Afrika Bambaataa, Maseo(de la soul) and Damon Albarn. Dan is Nathaniel.Simple breakbeats with lush piano and strings set the mood and allow the vocal stylings to take center stage.

Mike's powerful range and depth are omnipresent, and this album really highlights his control and virtuosity. His technique, only hinted at on Mr Bungle's "California" (esp. Sweet Charity and Pink Cigarette) is in full display. Jennifer is the perfect counterpoint with a lazy sexy delivery that haunts you long after the song is over. Dan is of course in fine form, laying it all down underneath them, providing a sonic heart shaped vibrating waterbed for their aural assignations.