Telepath's Contact

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Telepath is a small band with a very big sound.

It's easy to fall in love with Telepath. A three-piece that creates a full-bodied sound reminiscent of Thievery Corporation, their music is intriguing from the start. Their '09 release, Contact, is the kind of album you'll want to put on repeat. It's the perfect balance of upbeat and downtempo rhythms, finding a happy medium along the way.

The Spell of A Goddess

Contact gets you grooving from the very first track. "Dub In Light" has a sensual mix of horns to kick off a worldly sound your discerning ear is listening for. The song calls to mind a belly dancing goddess warming up for a performance that picks up as "Dub" eases into "Subterfuge," a sexual Middle-Eastern jam with an earthly mix of sitar and congos to boast.

Contact is the kind of album that will inspire cultured drum circles underneath a full moon. It's spiritual enlightenment releases euphoric and therapeutic properties, taking you on a ride through your senses. The simple layout is what makes this audio art standout. Spacey elements combine with genius loops and rhythms, begging you to listen to Contact from beginning to end, craving endless spells of layers of sound experimentation. It's easy to decipher Telepath's political presence on tracks like "Global Rights" and "Jadhi," with fierce drum patterns and bold bass lines.

Going Full Circle

Contact's structure is similar to that of a storybook. It's quite easy to identify the story's beginning, middle and end – like a complete journey – which is what makes Telepath's holistic experience so special. It's a hike atop a mountain, where the reward is sheer serenity and splendor, much like the album's comedown: "All Fruits Ripe," as Curt Heiny calms with bass and "Toward Peace," where there's no greater sound that that of an airy flute. Contact is the complete expansion of the open mind, reminding us of both the pure and exotic beauties of music.