Tuxedo - Tuxedo II (New LP Dropped)

[Matty]

and thankfully the tracks dropped so far aren't the best ones



1. Fux With The Tux
2. 2nd Time Around
3. Take A Picture
4. Rotational
5. Shine
6. Scooter's Groove
7. U Like It
8.Back In Town
9. Special
10. Living' 4 Your Lovin'
11. July

[Minkaveli]

Just as good as the first if not a little better.  Agree?

[Matty]

Just as good as the first if not a little better.  Agree?

still not amazing or fully living up to the potential, but more consistent definitely. the songs have more of a cohesiveness this time. 'rotational'

'back in town' with the off the wall vibes 'take a picture' and the groove track are really good too

[bouli77]

fell asleep listening to it, one song had a Ray Parker Jr "for those who like to groove" kinda vibe. will listen again later today but from what' I've heard I think their sound, although still pleasant, does get a little saturated and caricatural at times.

[Minkaveli]

this is more uptempo than the first album for sure.  only one slow jam. 1980s wedding vibe.

[Marco]

I need to check this out, the first Tuxedo's album was really good.

[Matty]

was going to wait for the lossless before making this comment, but now i have it - there's a significant drop in the quality of the mixing/mastering between the first album and this one. it sounds like shit in comparison, a shame cause the songs are quite a bit better overall.

[Funkstradamus]

this album is banging from start to finish....

[bouli77]

Solid project, missing that one banger ala Do It or The Right Time but I enjoyed the album from start to finish with no exception.

Perfect timing too, great album for spring / summer.

I haven't noticed any problem with the mixing but then again I've had tinnitus for two decades so it's an understatement to say I don't have the best ear lol.

Fux the Tux : classic Tuxedo sound, 4/5
2nd Time Around : really like the uptempo beat, cool little rhythmic guitars at the end, dope trumpet throughout 4/5
Take A Picture : the closest I think they have to a single. I love how they flipped ConFunkShun's If You're In Need of Love's guitars. The vocals' melody reminds me of Kool & The Gang's Be My Lady. corny lyrics and concept though lol 4.75/5
Rotational : midtempo ballad, does sound a little like Central Line - Walking Into Sunshine if you ask me. once again the production is very lush. 3.5/5
Shine : midtempo ballad again, the way it starts is reminiscent of Patrice Rushen's Where There Is Love with a Tuxedo twist. nice back & song with the girl. 3.5/5
Scooter's Groove : short but funky, the whiny synth solo sounds like some vintage Ray parker Jr groove. 4/5
U Like It : 3.5/5
Back in Town : not a huge fan of the singing on this one, dope instrumental as usual though and background vocals, nice bridge. 4/5
Special : the way the guitar starts is very Ain't No Fun-ish, + the recurring G-Funk synth in the background make the song. not very fond of the singing (it's hit or miss with MH), efficient song nonetheless. 3.75/5
Livin' 4 Your Lovin' : uptempo jam, disco-esque piano, dope rhythmic guitar, love the hook, one of the highlights of the album. 4.5/5
July : mid tempo, heavy, moogish lead synth, one of my favorite songs as well 4.5/5

I'd have to listen to both albums back to back to determine which I prefer but I'd say it's up there with the first album if not better.

which leads me to a question. which are your favorite Tuxedo songs ? I know there's been a similar question not too long ago but with the release of this album, the question needs to be asked again.

Ironically, my favorite tuxedo jams (Do It & The Right Time excluded) are not on the albums :

Henny & Gingerale
Designer Drug
Love Like That (Tux Refux)

[Matty]

great impressions bouli, i agree there is no standout track as good as 'do it' or 'the right time'. i can imagine nate dogg singing on 'rotational'.

all the funky peeps look out for the new jamiroquai this week, i'm sure it's gonna be real good.

[Funkstradamus]

Solid project, missing that one banger ala Do It or The Right Time but I enjoyed the album from start to finish with no exception.

Perfect timing too, great album for spring / summer.

I haven't noticed any problem with the mixing but then again I've had tinnitus for two decades so it's an understatement to say I don't have the best ear lol.

Fux the Tux : classic Tuxedo sound, 4/5
2nd Time Around : really like the uptempo beat, cool little rhythmic guitars at the end, dope trumpet throughout 4/5
Take A Picture : the closest I think they have to a single. I love how they flipped ConFunkShun's If You're In Need of Love's guitars. The vocals' melody reminds me of Kool & The Gang's Be My Lady. corny lyrics and concept though lol 4.75/5
Rotational : midtempo ballad, does sound a little like Central Line - Walking Into Sunshine if you ask me. once again the production is very lush. 3.5/5
Shine : midtempo ballad again, the way it starts is reminiscent of Patrice Rushen's Where There Is Love with a Tuxedo twist. nice back & song with the girl. 3.5/5
Scooter's Groove : short but funky, the whiny synth solo sounds like some vintage Ray parker Jr groove. 4/5
U Like It : 3.5/5
Back in Town : not a huge fan of the singing on this one, dope instrumental as usual though and background vocals, nice bridge. 4/5
Special : the way the guitar starts is very Ain't No Fun-ish, + the recurring G-Funk synth in the background make the song. not very fond of the singing (it's hit or miss with MH), efficient song nonetheless. 3.75/5
Livin' 4 Your Lovin' : uptempo jam, disco-esque piano, dope rhythmic guitar, love the hook, one of the highlights of the album. 4.5/5
July : mid tempo, heavy, moogish lead synth, one of my favorite songs as well 4.5/5

I'd have to listen to both albums back to back to determine which I prefer but I'd say it's up there with the first album if not better.

which leads me to a question. which are your favorite Tuxedo songs ? I know there's been a similar question not too long ago but with the release of this album, the question needs to be asked again.

Ironically, my favorite tuxedo jams (Do It & The Right Time excluded) are not on the albums :

Henny & Gingerale
Designer Drug
Love Like That (Tux Refux)

this is a dope review.  i would have rated Special and U Like It much higher though : 4.5/5 for both of those...too much funk to be rated so low, but thats just me.

[DJSpin]

Mayer Hawthorne has a bunch of songs not available on hard copy media.

Mayer Hawthorne - every body wants to rule the world

Party Of One Ep - someone like you, new love, time for love
Busy p - Genie-feat-Mayer-Hawthorne
Paper Proclamation -Suff Daddy feat. Mayer Hawthorne
Love-Like-That-Tux-Refux
Dont-Know why - Krak and snake feat-Mayer-Hawthorne
Henny & Gingerale
Designer Drug
Love Like That (Tux Refux)
Designer drug
Henny and ginger ale
Tuxedo -without your love
I think there was a tuxedo ep too.

Are there more songs that are good to track down?   It may be a tall task, but does anyone have all these that they could rip and upload for sharing?

[sofdark]

I went to their show at Regent downtown LA and it was crazy. The energy was incredible.

[Young Old Head]

Ironically, my favorite tuxedo jams (Do It & The Right Time excluded) are not on the albums :

Henny & Gingerale
Designer Drug

that's cause they both bonus cuts from mayer's solo albums (how do you do & where does this door go)

[Minkaveli]

I went to their show at Regent downtown LA and it was crazy. The energy was incredible.

I'm going to their show May 19th in Seattle.  I've been to a Mayer show.  It's a great time.