This is a nice all moods record from Irish band Zrazy made with a style that makes it just the nicest album to listen to, chill to, drive to and cook to; ("Classic Zrazy has a rolled shape and is made of thin slices of beef, which is flavoured with salt and pepper and stuffed with vegetables, mushrooms, eggs, and potato" ) apparently!
Musicianship is excellent and the music covers all corners of the spectrum; pop, soul, jazz, blues and sprinkled electronica. The first two songs 'Forgiven' and 'You make Me Happy' are chill zone specials. The songs centre on relationships, love, hope and regret and as with all those emotions, the music shifts styles to cope with the changing mood of Carole's lyrics.
The band is based around the core duo of Maria Walsh and Carole Nelson with DaveMcCue on percussion. ‘The Art of Happy Accidents’ is the band's first record since 2005 and with a record this strong we can only hope for more to come.
Set for release Monday 2nd November, Zrazy play a collection of shows in October & November 2015 , so if you are in the mood for some Celtic jazz and soul check out the shows.
Pete
8/11
17/10 Galway, Roisin Dubh Upstairs
20/10 Dublin, Whelan’s (Album Launch Show)
29/10 Brighton, The Brunswick
01/11 London, The Slaughtered Lamb
07/11 Galway, Hungry Bookworm
14/11 Wicklow, Hot Spot Greystones
