Two reviews praise ‘Love in the Time of Corona’

The album ‘Love in the Time of Corona’ was released on March 18, 2020. It was publicized two days later, and this post is here to summarize the first reactions. Let’s have a look at the first two reviews!

In an interview that was published on Sunday, Doc Jazz said:
“And don’t forget, my album says: LOVE in the time of corona. Read it as an urgent advice. Spread love around you, look after your loved ones, focus on giving instead of on taking, it will all come back to you threefold.”

The next day, Doc Jazz announced that the album will be available as a free download. At the moment, it can be streamed on CDBaby and Hearnow. Spotify and other music carriers are slated to follow soon!

Two lovely reviews were published in the first days after the album release. What follows here are some excerpts from the reviews, which may give you an idea about the album.

Band Camp Diaries: “a sonic journey through so many different styles”

According to the writer at Band Camp Diaries, Oxygen is his favorite song. “Oxygen” is perhaps one of my favorite tracks on this release. I really enjoy the honesty behind this work, and the sheer concept of the track is very thought-provoking and catchy. This reviewer has something to say about every song on the album, though.

He also likes the hip-hop song Stare it in the Face, which praises the attitude of the Palestinian people in their resistance against oppression. “Stare It in the Face” has a unique combination of electronic and funk elements, with a nice chill vibe holding it all together. I love the huge bass lines and the clav type sounds on this particular track!

Another favorite of his appears to be It Takes Love. “It Takes Love” is a beautifully inspiring track, sharing a positive message with the audience. The soulful lead tones and the cool electric piano sounds are intense and memorable.

Read the entire review here, on Band Camp Diaries!

Stereo Stickman: “a likeable rollercoaster of meandering energy”

The writer at Stereo Stickman doesn’t express her opinion about each track, but voices her views on the album as a whole in rich detail. According to her, the album has ‘clean-cut, almost spoken-word-style vocals’, and ‘a big-band feel and lashings of gratitude’.

Her favorite song is obviously Leaving it up to Fate. Leaving It Up To Fate is a stand-out example of distant thankfulness. Giving blessing to someone else’s happiness, with or without you in their life, is a powerful thing. The melody and progression here is beautiful, moving from delicate uncertainty to a sort of funk-soaked optimism; a later moment that uplifts with ease. Two other of the writer’s favorites are Hungry and Rising Tide.

In her review, she has paid close attention to the build-up of the album, stating that ‘world-wide thoughts that are more inclusive of everyone tend to come through more and more as the album progresses.’ She also states: ‘From multi-layered jazz and funk, to piano-led ballads and even hip hop, with concepts ranging from closeness to a more distant, reflective sense of emotion and appreciation.’

Read the full review here, it a is really very well-written review, and it gives you an interesting impression of the album.

Final impression

‘Love in the Time of Corona‘ has reviewers paying attention to the wide variety of musical styles, and the complexity and richness of the arrangements. Also, as is very typical of Doc Jazz’s listeners, reviewers as well as the regular audience always each appear to have their own favorites. The two reviews have focused their praise on a different selection from the songs altogether. Perhaps this underlines the fact that Doc Jazz always has something for everyone, regardless of your favorite musical style!

Go ahead and download the free album!