
The Cat Empire – Rising With The Sun
The Cat Empire has just released their new album Rising With the Sun. I wouldn’t put this Australian band into any particular genre because they are a very unique group that incorporates several genres into their astounding music. Rising With the Sun is a very Reggae-ish album compared to most of their other albums. With the use of trumpets, synthesizers, and a funky bass, The Cat Empire brings you into the summer with this album. The second track on the eleven-track album, “Bulls,” is an upbeat reggae song that relies heavily on the piano for the refrain and the reggae breakdown in the verses. The bass is also a big part of the verses holding the groovy beats together. Once the refrain hits, the trumpets come in hot, giving the refrain a sing-along effect. It then cuts into a fast break/ending with the bass leading the way to close it[...]