Just so everyone is clear on this, there are at least two Racoons. The more well-known Racoon is the Dutch pop/rock band formed in 1997, and the lesser-known Racoon is Simone Giuliani when he made the album Universal Vibes in 2001.
While the overall feeling of "Universal Vibes" is chill, the beats are very driving and will no doubt cause your eyes to turn and your head to bob. The guitar playing is ethereal, tasteful, and conveys a feeling of floating. Throughout all of the tunes there is an electronically-driven vortex-like uplifting atmosphere [especially in "Monkey Business" and "Coyto"]. Even the groovier tunes on the album (tracks 3, 6, 8, and 11) maintain the chill ambience while simultaneously causing your mind to dance. The guest vocalists on the album are great, especially Rose Max on tracks 3 and 8. She has such an effortlessly beautiful tone and unique style. Her voice is hypnotizing.
If you are a fan of ambient electronic, lounge, chill out, and/or Latin music, you should definitely give Universal Vibes a listen. There are many moments within it that will transport you to another world, and many others that will make you feel as though you are flying.
While the overall feeling of "Universal Vibes" is chill, the beats are very driving and will no doubt cause your eyes to turn and your head to bob. The guitar playing is ethereal, tasteful, and conveys a feeling of floating. Throughout all of the tunes there is an electronically-driven vortex-like uplifting atmosphere [especially in "Monkey Business" and "Coyto"]. Even the groovier tunes on the album (tracks 3, 6, 8, and 11) maintain the chill ambience while simultaneously causing your mind to dance. The guest vocalists on the album are great, especially Rose Max on tracks 3 and 8. She has such an effortlessly beautiful tone and unique style. Her voice is hypnotizing.
If you are a fan of ambient electronic, lounge, chill out, and/or Latin music, you should definitely give Universal Vibes a listen. There are many moments within it that will transport you to another world, and many others that will make you feel as though you are flying.