CSS - Donkey

Artist: CSS
Album: Donkey
Genre: Indie Electronic
Rating: 2.5 of 5


CSS has returned with an album that wasn't nearly as explicit as their first. "Donkey" contains music that was made to play in a dance club like the first.

I do believe that at times some stronger vocals are required though. Don't get me wrong Lovefoxxx, the singer, hits the notes. Harmonies on "Jager Yoga" could have had more force. "Give Up" could have been a far better song had there been more power from the entire band. It felt rather flat.

Seeing as the album feels like it was meant for a party I suppose it's not wrong that the songs feel kind of repetitive. I mean who would care, but if you are listening to this on your own I do find you start to notice.

It wasn't all bad mind you and a few tunes were rather catchy. "Move" had a really nice flow and some notes were actually held. "I Fly" had an instrumental with a great build up. "Believe Achieve" had some rather dark undertones and changed things up from the rest of the album.

I believe that CSS did a little experimenting towards the end of the album and some paid off. Now to see if they try an album with a different feel for number three.