Artist: Chromeo Album: White Women

Year: 2014
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A Critical Review of Chromeo's Album, White Women

As the music industry evolves, some musicians have been able to stay relevant and afloat through their consistent delivery of amazing music. One of these musicians is Chromeo, a Canadian electro-funk duo consisting of David “Dave 1” Macklovitch and Patrick “P-Thugg” Gemayel. Today, I’ll be giving a critical review of their fourth studio album, White Women, which was released in May 2014.

White Women is a 12-track album filled with groovy beats, funky music, and electronic melodies. This album is a perfect blend of 80s funk, R&B, soul, and contemporary electro sounds. From the opening track, Jealous (I Ain't With It), it's clear that Chromeo isn't messing around, with a mix of synth and funk that immediately captures your attention.

One of the best parts of the album is the features, which show diversity in the music and add to its overall appeal. Featured artists include Solange, Toro Y Moi, and Ezra Koenig. “Lost On The Way Home” featuring Solange is one of the standout tracks, as it captures Chromeo's knack for adding its retro funk style to modern pop. Solange’s haunting vocals add to the nostalgia-induced sounds of the track, giving it an edge that only great collaborations can.

Another standout part of the album is the production, which is a clear testament to Chromeo's musical range and the evolution of electro-funk. Production on tracks like Old 45's and Over Your Shoulder embrace the roots of funk and R&B, but elevate them with fresh synth production that makes their sound their own. Even tracks like Come Alive with the horn arrangement can be credited to Chromeo, who brings the track to life when it might have fallen flat in another musician's hands.

However, there were still some low moments in the album, where you’d start to wonder if the album was beginning to lose its steam. The tracks Somethingood and Ezra's Interlude felt lacking in comparison to the other tracks in the album and didn't offer anything unique.

In sum, White Women is an album that is worth checking out. Chromeo's eclectic blend of music and their ability to put a fresh spin on classic sounds is impressive. While there were weak moments in the album, the positives far outweigh the negatives. Chromeo's willingness to experiment with different sounds yet remain faithful to the roots of funk and R&B is a testament to their talent. White Women is an album that has held up over time and is definitely one to add to your collection. So, if you’re looking for a mix of groovy beats and eccentric sounds, you’d love this album.