We Are A&C by Arling, Cameron - DeepRiffs

ALBUM Explicit

Who says computer-generated music lacks soul? Or passion? Or emotion? Or depth? Or sex appeal? We Are A&C is a joyful dance record on the surface, but beneath the layers of synthesizers, drum loops, and various programs, Arling & Cameron are multifaceted music fanatics who wear their collective musical heart and mind on their sleeves and fearlessly borrow from a boundless landscape of sound and rhythm without coming off as derivative, retro, contrived, or the least bit synthetic. The horn blasts on "B.B. Electro" are straight out of Memphis blues (a homage to Mr. King perhaps?). The melodic hooks in "5th Dimension" exude psychedelic power pop. The pentatonic riffs in "Dirty Robot" could easily translate into heavy metal fist-pumping anthems. Guest singer Agi's pouty vocals in "Freedom Right Now" beckon the long-lost era of new wave disco. The hot-blooded syncopated beats characteristic of Latino funk are afforded a fresh digital makeover in "Coconut Conga." Despite all the genre hopping, it's Leoana Philippo's sultry reading of "Born in June" that proves to be the disc's stellar moment mixing lounge and Brill Building songcraft. Unlike most electronica, We Are A&C is song-driven rather than a collection of grooves and noises stitched together, and therein lies its timeless pop appeal. ~ Tom Semioli

1. 5th Dimension

by Arling, Cameron

Primary Artist: Arling & Cameron; Main Performer
Composer: Cameron
Arling; Composer

2. B.B. Electro

by Arling, Cameron

Primary Artist: Arling & Cameron; Main Performer
Composer: Cameron
Arling; Composer

3. Up

by Arling, Cameron

Primary Artist: Arling & Cameron; Main Performer
Composer: Cameron
Arling; Composer

4. We Are a & C

by Arling, Cameron

Primary Artist: Arling & Cameron; Main Performer
Composer: Cameron
Arling; Composer

5. Dirty Robot

by Arling, Cameron

Primary Artist: Arling & Cameron; Main Performer
Composer: Richard Cameron
Gerry Arling; Composer

6. Freedom, Right Now

by Arling, Cameron

Primary Artist: Arling & Cameron; Main Performer
Composer: Cameron
Arling; Composer

7. Coconut Conga

by Arling, Cameron

Primary Artist: Arling & Cameron; Main Performer
Composer: Cameron
Arling; Composer

8. Can You Pah-Pah?

by Arling, Cameron

Primary Artist: Arling & Cameron; Main Performer
Composer: Cameron
Arling; Composer

9. Born in June

by Arling, Cameron

Primary Artist: Arling & Cameron; Main Performer
Composer: Cameron
Arling; Composer

10. Love and Understanding

by Arling, Cameron

Primary Artist: Arling & Cameron; Main Performer
Composer: Cameron
Arling; Composer

11. Ocean Drive

by Arling, Cameron

Primary Artist: Arling & Cameron; Main Performer
Composer: Cameron
Arling; Composer

12. Sunday

by Arling, Cameron

Primary Artist: Arling & Cameron; Main Performer
Composer: Cameron
Arling; Composer

13. Multiplication Blues

by Arling, Cameron

Primary Artist: Arling & Cameron; Main Performer
Composer: Cameron
Arling; Composer

14. Don't You F*ck

by Arling, Cameron

Primary Artist: Arling & Cameron; Main Performer
Composer: Cameron
Arling; Composer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

14 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

51 minutes and 34 seconds

Explicit

Containing curse words, language, or art that is sexually, violently, or offensively oriented.

Coverart

Available and up to 1425x1425 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

2/14 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

Only 1/14 tracks has synced lyrics

Genres

Electro, Electronic, Rock, Classical, Modern Era, Dance, Breakbeat, Jazz, Bop, Techno, Trip-Hop

Label

Ryko/Rhino

Music Distribution Service

Warner

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Aug 6, 2001

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

603497973217