Name: The Dynamic
Brand: Cru Jonez

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

orgcd005

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

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Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2009-04-20

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

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Tax rate GB

UPC / Barcode

1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Cru Jonez

Genre GB

R&B / Neo-Soul

Label GB

cru jonez is the solo project of brooklyn-based drummer and producer steve bryant. 'the dynamic' is an apt title for this album. bryant, who urb magazine once called "the most versatile rock drummer in new york city", combines the sounds of trip hop, broken beat, drum and bass, jazz, and even some dub, all the while retaining his own style that serves as the common thread between the 13 tracks on this album. the level of performance and production often blurs the distinction between which instruments are being played live and what is programmed, especially the drums. not to be overlooked, however, is the songwriting and arranging that is present in these tracks. the harmonic movement, meter-shifting, and overall structures are just as impressive as the larger-than-life drums, the glitchy synthesizers, and the orchestral swells. out of all these elements comes one voice, masterfully crafted and exquisitely produced. a must for listeners of sixtoo, amon tobin, luke vibert / plug, elektro4, photek, matt kelly, jel, controller 7, maker, plove, prefuse 73, mr chop, heliocentrics, danny breaks and dstyles.

The Dynamic

Music GB