Something new, but nothing special from Special Others with their other album.

The latest album from Special Others ‘Quest’ is now available. It’s release was February 6, 2008. While they do create some great music, don’t expect anything revolutionary this time around. Of the ten tracks in their quest only the song ‘Laurentech’ stands out above the rest. Perhaps it is because it sounds similar to AIMS from their last full album ‘Good Morning.’

One thing that I both like and dislike is how their songs seem to blend together. Being as most of their songs are jazzy instrumentals, you never know exactly which song you are listening to until you check. There is a bit of funk to this album, but if you had all of their songs on shuffle you would have to listen closely to tell them apart.

If you were going to introduce someone to Special Others, I would recommend the previous album. This one, while it offers decent music, it pails in comparison to Good Morning.

I’ll be looking forward to their next album with a hopeful eye and my fingers crossed. Their first full album set the bar for this unique band, and if we’re lucky the third one will be able to clear it.

Rating: 6.0/10

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