A Chamelion’s Dream – Cata9tales

By Musicperk Team on September 21, 2012

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Music Band: Cata9tales

Music Album: A Chamelion’s Dream

Record Label: Monarchy Records

Song	Singers/Perfomers	Rating
Kaboombox	Cata9tales
Open Letter to General Adderall	Cata9tales
Keep The Diamond (I’m Rhyming Now)	Cata9tales
What A Day (Shooting Stars)	Cata9tales
The Gang’s All Here (Interlude)	Cata9tales
Ghettotron	Cata9tales
Ultralife	Cata9tales
Phoenix Weather	Cata9tales
Stronger Than Me (Amy’s Song)	Cata9tales
A Chamelion’s Dream	Cata9tales

Kaboombox starts with an appropriate Jack Nicholson/Joker sample saying “Gentlemen, let’s broaden our minds.” The choice makes sense given Cata9tales’s impressively original take on hip hop music. Vocalist Berkeley Priest is charismatic and convincing on the mic, and Kreator (beats) merges funk and electronica masterfully. 1. Kaboombox

2. Open Letter to General Adderall

Call it an anthem for today’s 20 something’s. These are honest lyrics for the A.D.D generation set to a hard hitting hip hop groove.

3. Keep The Diamond (I’m Rhyming Now)

Great use of keyboards here give the track a James Bond theme type cool. This track has the makings of an underground hip hop classic, with more than adept rhymes and cold as ice production.

4. What A Day (Shooting Stars)

A smartly placed Erykah Badu sample brings some sexiness to the opening of this track. The bassline is funky and smooth, keeping the strong vibe of the previous track.

5. The Gang’s All Here (Interlude)

In the tradition of bands like Public Enemy, Cata9tales deliver a funky, James Brown-inspired interlude.

6. Ghettotron

All of a sudden things go Rick Ross/dubstep and the fat beat works well for our dynamic duo. “Ghettotron” is wonderfully aggressive and creepy.

7. Ultralife

An obvious single, “Ultralife” is catchy from start to finish. It maintains the band’s edge but adds more than a small amount of pop sensibility.

8. Phoenix Weather

This is possibly the most atmospheric track on the album, showing some DJ Krush influence in the production. Fans of Anticon would love this track, and it’s a strong direction for the band.

9. Stronger Than Me (Amy’s Song)

The beat in “Stronger Than Me” is distinctly old school, while the music is closer to ambient electronic. This is exactly why Cata9tales are getting attention; it’s an original mix.

10. A Chamelion’s Dream

A perfect ending to the CD, with some of the best rhyming on the disc. No complaints here. The chorus is refreshing and inspired.

Album

I didn’t expect much going into “A Chamelion’s Dream” by Cata9tales. I was completely surprised. This duo have researched hip hop, funk, electronic, and rock music and taken intense effort to deliver an industry ready product. There actually isn’t a miss on the whole album. The lyrics are very strong and the production is out of this world. On top of the innovation, there is a sense of fun and rebellion to the proceedings that make this a worthwhile addition to any playlist.

Check out Cata9tale’s websites at: www.cata9tales.com and www.facebook.com/cata9tales.