A couple of weeks back I reviewed the most unusual 'item' I've done for Cara Sutra's Pleasure Panel so far -- an album specifically produced as a backtrack to sex. In case you didn't know, the British sex toy retailer, Lovehoney, conducted a poll to gauge the average time spent couples spent on foreplay, intercourse, and resolution. This inspired musician Caleb Hawley to create a beautiful, sensual, synthy album specifically intended to provide a smooth grooving backdrop to some glorious intimate moments.
The genre is sort of a mix of ambient electronica and slow R&B, which I am normally not into but actually genuinely enjoyed with this album. Here's an excerpt from my review:
The tracks themselves are comprised of three covers and two originals, which is a pretty good balance of familiarity and novelty. The sweetness of the synthesizer adds enough grinding kind of sensuality to just be cheesy enough to be recognizably sensual and provide that steady climbing anticipation, yet the oomph of the bass lends a seriousness to the grinding beat that creates a sensually textured acoustic environment. The covers are “You Sexy Thing” by Hot Chocolate, “You Can Leave Your Hat On” by Randy Newman, and, my favourite, “You’re Still the One” by Shania Twain. They’re all pretty great, including the Hot Chocolate cover, which was never a song I particularly loved to start with. But Hawley’s version is slower, more thuddy, somehow feeling as if it pulsates rather than ringing out with the outright jubilation of the original. It feels subtle, quieter, yet still passionate and enthusiastic. Were you committed enough to have sex to this album, I think the tempo would provide gentle guidance through slow forplay, acting as a reminder to slow down and enjoy, to draw things out. Despite this, it does lead rather nicely into the “Sex Song” portion of the album (which is pretty self-explanatory). It involves a lot of breathy gasps and ascending, driving chorus acoustics that do a lot to set the mood.
Want to read more? You can check out the full review here. You can also stream the whole album (and watch the mesmerising visuals) right here on YouTube. Can you imagine having some sensual experiences along to this music?
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