10Jun2010
Dotbleep
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You wouldn't expect anything ordinary from Justin Long but this is just an awesome cut from out of left field - way out from left field. The title cut features a vocal by J-Dub, and... You know those dolls that can sometimes be very beautiful and scare the crap out of you at the same time? That's the vibe that Justin and J-Dub are playing with here. It sounds like something from the musical Oliver, performed by someone on the verge of a nervous breakdown. The stoners are gonna listen to this and go, "ooooo, trippy!" And to top it off, underneath it is this upbeat, playful little tune and a chorus (indecipherable to me at least - I think it's played backwards) that sounds like a small group of children. Re-reading this, I realize you might misunderstand what I'm saying so let me get candid: this is fucking awesome. Nobody is making music like this right now - not the indie kids and not the dance kids. "Stranger Than You" ups the tempo and gets this one rockin', while "Stranger in the Silence" drops the vocal for a pure, minimal vibe.

Where Can I Find it?

Online at traxsource. Clips via Dotbleep's SoundCloud embedded below.

Preview:

Justin Long - Dwelling Refurbish Formula by Dotbleep

Justin Long - Stranger Than U by Dotbleep

Justin Long - Stranger In The SIlence by Dotbleep

+ Track Listing Duration Recommended
01: Strange featuring J-Dub 7:33 our pick
02: Stranger Than You 6:42 our pick
03: Stranger in the Silence 5:05 our pick
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posted jun 10 2010 by terry matthew in music reviews, may 2010 issue
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terry matthew Terry Matthew is the managing editor of 5 Magazine. You can contact him at terry@5chicago.com.
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