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Tuxedo - Tuxedo II (New LP Dropped)

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Marco:
I need to check this out, the first Tuxedo's album was really good. 8)

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.... 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)

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.

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