Music review

Haleh

Laguna’s essence and comfort oozes chill. Not as in a chilled drink,

or a chilled glass, but as in “chill out.”

The comfort often found in everyone’s abode soaks up relaxing vibes

and chaos is usually not invited. For this reason my music pick for the

week is appropriately titled “The Chillout Session.”

The variety of artists found on “The Chillout Session” has the comfort

zone element in mind. Each artist keeps the speed of their songs to a

low, slow, minimum enticing relaxation. The double CD starts with

England’s “Massive Attack” leading into “Zero 7” with their track “Give

it Away.” It sounds similar to the British duo “Air” who hit the scene

with “Moon Safari” a few years back.

“Radiohead” follows “Zero 7” with “Climbing up the Walls,” which

coincidently is remixed by “Zero 7.” The lovely “Bozoo Bajou” made its

way into the Spectrum last year with rave reviews. I’m thrilled to hear

them on “The Chillout Session.” As I listen to “Down and Out” now I can’t

help but to let out an “ahhhh.”

Other artists to unveil on “The Chillout Session” include

“Underworld,” “Tranquility Bass,” “Siqur Ros” and “The Future Sound of

London.”

All these artists have a similar goal: to relax our state of being

through music. Collectively they do this well throughout the CD without

interruption or discord.