Charles Webster
Born on the 24th of July

THE REVIEW

Having a used CD store right under your house is often a source of unpredictable discoveries.

Some time ago, I noticed a cover that stood out among the others: almost entirely orange, with a drawing of a sort of hooded and sulky child.

I bought it on faith, trusting my sixth sense (you can do that for 6 euros and 50...got it, record companies???).

"Who is this Charles Webster? I think he's a DJ..."

The confirmation came after a brief internet search while the CD started playing in the headphones: he's an English DJ who, in more than 10 years of career, has produced, published, and remixed a truly remarkable number of singles, often hiding behind pseudonyms.

In 2001 he decided to take on the challenge of a full-length album and use his real name, and the result, though not innovative, is more than good: soft music, enticing loops halfway between the early Massive Attack of Blue Lines and certain works like "Hotel Costes".

More than songs, they are soundscapes, long (all over 5 minutes), where here and there the voices lent by people known in house music circles such as Terra Deva, Del St. Joseph, and Sara Jay (the only one I know, who has also collaborated with Massive) come into play.

Listened to from start to finish on headphones, it might be a bit boring, but if put in the background for some other type of
activity (not just *that* kind of activity, you mischievous bunch!), it is very relaxing and pleasant!