Julian Taylor – “Tech Noir” [Album Review]

With a smooth, sexy mix of funk and soul, Tech Noir is bit different from the music I usually review; and even though I have a penchant for the heavier side of things, I definitely can appreciate other genres.

As I mentioned, this is some chilled-out and soulful music, music that gives a healthy nod to ’70s era Motown, but is not defined by it. Tech Noir is the kind of music that makes you want to crack open a nice bottle of bubbly with that special someone and chill to the relaxing grooves created by pianos and horns; this music just seeps into your soul.

My favorite tracks are by far “Never Gonna Give You Up” and “Hurt Me,” but the record as a whole is good, and flows well from beginning to end. While this is not the kind of music that I can see myself listening to on a regular basis, I will most definitely keep it on hand as I can absolutely foresee times when Tech Noir will be the perfect backdrop for a relaxing evening of fun.

Track Listing:

01. Be Good To Your Woman
02. Carry Me Home
03. Do You Remember
04. Heatwave
05. Hurt Me
06. Love Connection
07. Never Gonna Give You Up
08. No Guns
09. The Other Side
10. Why Would You Do That?
11. You Say
12. Zero To Eleven

Run Time: 46:21
Release Date: March 31, 2014

Check out the album ‘Tech Noir’