For those who know and enjoy Galactic for their solid instrumental-jazz-fusion style, prepare to be amazed. From the Corner to the Block seamlessly melts hip-hop with jazz, with rock and roll. The result is one incredibly enjoyable album. The opening track, What You Need, hits the listener with smooth talking lyrics that evoke images of a quick witted salesman who seals his deals with fast paced guitar licks and hard sounding harmonica parts. The pace immediately shifts to the intensely political rhymes of Mr. Lif on …And I’m Out. But Galactic has more to offer than just a barrage of hip-hop and jazz, the fourth track, Second the Dryades, conjures the feeling of a tribal witch doctor leading the sing along of an old southern soul song, all while being backed by steel drums. The title track, From the Corner to the Block, truly shows off Galactic’s prowess with brass instruments, by building to a tension mid-song that may cause spontaneous dancing. The album in its entirety masterfully captures the feeling of a hot summer’s day in New Orleans. Listeners will almost feel as if they are in the middle of some impromptu Jazz-Hip-Hop jam session. This along with Galactic’s usual crunchy, yet groovy, guitar riffs makes this album a must have among this summer’s releases.

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