Out of ideas

Review Score: (4/10)
AFO is just as bad as Synkronized, which is to say a lot. Forget about the great bass lines from their former bassist (Stuart Zender, also co-writer of the most interesting tunes). Since he split up with the band, the lack of new ideas has been dramatic. Instead of keeping the remains of acid jazz/ old school funk alive, the band now dwells in this cheap disco sound which is great fun for a tune, not a whole album. Plus, Jay Kay's attractive although limited vocal range is particularly bad in ballads ( listen to "Black Crow"and you'll be disappointed by vocals and embarrassed by the lyrics). Do I like them? Yes, they used to be one of my favorite bands, but that was long ago.

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