Dizzy
Box Nine - Electric Illusion
Who
Dizzy Box Nine are is basically down to Randy Ludwig, as he comes out of Southern
California with melodic, radio-friendly pop that carries an experimental aspect
to it that renders their songs unique and not of the same old static-pop
formulas. Make no mistake he’s the one behind it but there’s a fine band
underneath it when you hear the album -Electric Illusion. It’s not an illusion
though, it’s more like a reality trip with a good ending when the journey is
over, and you just want to go back and have another ride. It’s a recommended
experience I hope pop, punk and even folk lovers get to hear.
“Open Up To Me” is the right choice to open this album with because while it doesn’t come on too strong, it prepares you for the truck-load of great tunes to come. Most of what’s going on with this record is covered in this song, from the melodic vocals and killer guitars, to what sounds like an intended rough production with smooth corners. It’s a solid opener even though you could probably choose any song on this album to open with.
“Open Up To Me” is the right choice to open this album with because while it doesn’t come on too strong, it prepares you for the truck-load of great tunes to come. Most of what’s going on with this record is covered in this song, from the melodic vocals and killer guitars, to what sounds like an intended rough production with smooth corners. It’s a solid opener even though you could probably choose any song on this album to open with.
The follow-up “Oh Yeah” is rather tremendous with all the energy they’ve got. This just takes it to another level and gets you ready for more. It’s highly motivating and even somewhat spiritually uplifting. It flows like no other song on the album, with a precision that’s hard to compete with. It sounds like the perfect single. “Good” is another track that is in competition for best song. I still can’t seem to get that chorus out of my head, “I’ll take you anywhere with me, yeah!”
So
is the clever and melodic track “When I Look At You” with its captivating
guitar that seems to instantly hook you. This is a smoking track that shouldn’t
be missed. It’s as if Randy Ludwig has cracked the secret code behind how many
times to repeat a line, and with each repetition you become more and more
hooked. It’s like a pleasant dream, “And
when I’m with you it’s all ok...” It brings you back to better days, with
plenty of sunshine and hope to share.
“Rosie”
is seemingly a song about a girl who works at a diner, and yet, it manages to
describe all of us to some extent, doesn't it? It’s layered with electric and
acoustic guitars, with a killer vocal, and an even more killer background
vocal. The background vocal kind of makes the song! It’s like a song from 1997, with a background
vocal from the mid 80s, that all “works itself out” cleverly in 2017. Make no
mistake, this song rocks as good as any on the album, and is sure to be a crowd
favorite.
Pop lovers of every sort should find Electric Illusion to be pleasing to the ears, and to the soul. With songs like “Crazy Superstar” and “Plane Song” it’s chock full of what’s missing in today’s music, which is a proper mix of pop and rock without leaning too far in either direction. Dizzy Box Nine seems to have found that balance.
Alan
Foster
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