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By Soulshine Team
2 March 2007

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Hydromajestik

Wicked Beat Sound System are back with a stunning new album - Hydromajestik - which has drought breaker written all over it!

Recorded and produced on a farm during Australia’s worst drought in living memory, this album, full of optimism, searching and soulful lyricism may just be the thing to turn it all around. Clearly a joy to make, album number five for this pioneering electronica outfit marshalls a maturity etched with the unalterable deft touch of cool that will forever characterise Wicked Beat Sound System.

Packed with tracks reminiscent of the neo-soul of 2000's Inna Styles release, Hydromajestik occupies a similar grand and anthemic space. Stripped back and spacious, but still soaked in the subtleties of Damian Robinson’s luscious and sophisticated soundscapes, Linda Janssen’s vocals roam and soar effortlessly across this album with a self-assuredness that resonates with the sheer class of her considerable vocal talents. With a surety and uncanny knack that sees them ticking the box marked ‘cool’ every step of the way, Wicked Beat Sound System are rounding out their long musical expedition sounding fresher than ever.

The first single is the soul sensation Won’t Let Go which showcases Janssen's impeccable vocal talents and hails as a return to form for this legendary electronica outfit. The band are hitting the road again through April to bring HYDROMAJESTIK to the public. Turn on the taps. Pull out the plug. Open the floodgates … Hydromajestik is here.

WICKED BEAT SOUND SYSTEM "HYDROMAJESTIK" LIVE

April 5: Wollongong University, Wollongong NSW
April 7: The Gaelic Club, Sydney NSW
April 8: Mona Vale Hotel, Sydney NSW
April 12: Sol Bar, Sunshine Coast Qld
April 13: The Zoo, Brisbane Qld
April 14: Great Northern Hotel, Byron Bay NSW
April 20: Rubys Lounge, Belgrave, VIC
April 21/22: Northcote Social Club, Melbourne, VIC