"Boutique" by Madison Park "Boutique" by Madison Park
Madonna's worthy successor.., September 16, 2004
Wow. This is Madonna. I mean, it encompasses exactly what Madonna released in the mid 90's. You mean it's not her? :)
Anyway I think Madison Park is easily the best thing to surface in the electronica-savvy chillout scene after all the other mindless head-swelling trance and ambient groove noise out there. I love this stuff! Boutique is probably the most fitting name for this album, as the atmosphere feels like a saucy boutique. The music is both smart and fun.
I can visualize a hybrid here among the likes of, say, Everything But The Girl, Swing Out Sister, and even Dubstar (for those familiar with the British glamour-pop scene).
So buy this album and leave it in your car. That way both will put on the miles.
Reviewer: 90.7 WXIN "Jay" (Rhode Island)