Sun City Girls - Napoleon Josephine

Review by Fernando Correia

Sun City Girls' album Napoleon Josephine is a unique combination of experimental rock, world music, and avant-garde jazz. The album opens with the title track, which features a haunting melody played on a Middle Eastern instrument, accompanied by a driving rhythm section and distorted guitar. The second track, "The Shining Path," is a frenzied instrumental that showcases the band's virtuosic playing and improvisational skills.

Throughout the album, Sun City Girls explore a range of styles and moods, from the dreamy psychedelia of "The Flower" to the ominous, industrial soundscape of "The Blue Mamba." The band's use of unconventional instruments and sound effects adds to the album's otherworldly atmosphere, with tracks like "The Ballad of Ray Suzuki" featuring eerie electronic tones and distorted vocals.

Summary by Fernando Correia

Napoleon Josephine is a challenging and rewarding listen for fans of experimental music. Sun City Girls' willingness to push boundaries and explore new sounds makes this album a standout in their discography.