Album Review: Tensnake ‘Glow’

After a crazy 2013 hitting up sets in Ibiza, you would think Tensnake might have taken this year out. But the German DJ and producer, Marco Niemerski hits 2014 with a bang, due to the release of his album, ‘Glow’.

The colossal and creative, soothing House record is littered with fantastic collaborations from huge names. These include British Electronic music man and Grammy award winning Stuart Price A.K.A Jacques Lu Cont, and acclaimed guitarist Nile Rodgers.

The leading Disco-Pop track ‘Love Sublime’ sets the bar of a hit record. With Rodgers sprinkling funk and groove into the dancey synth vibrancy, the track stands out as a possible classic. The listener absorbs the cheeky and fun feel, as vocalist Fiora laughs and giggles, before bursting into soulful and bold song.

Jacques Lu Cont adds to ‘Feel Of Loves’ continuingly Disco themed track. “I used to feel the love baby!” expressively sings soul singer Jamie Lidell, in a way that makes you want to get your hips shaking.

‘Good Enough To Keep’ sees work again with Rodgers and Fiora. Disco here, drifts into the background as the electronic vibrancy moves towards a slightly more modern Dance feel. Yet as Rodgers funky and jazzy chords are introduced, Dance meets Soul-Funk in a glimmering mash-up.

“I’ve already been listening to this Tensnake shit for ten minutes already…” a female voice complains at the opening of the brief 60 seconds ‘Ten Minuites’. “I just want something hard, like Dub- step…” she criticises as Tensnake is unafraid to poke fun at his own music. But as the underlying smooth vocals sing over sweeping synths “It’s good enough.” In actual fact, this is more than good enough. A throwback to the 80s at times it may be. But met with the electronic wisdom of today, it’s a beautiful breeze to listen to and certainly no bore.