VICIOUS DELICIOUS!
March 2003
SIGO - PERFECT EXISTENCE
Picture it �
Malta, the early 90s - a promising band called Bigfoot, fronted by a
bubbly singer/guitarist, gigs relentlessly, releases a well-received CD
called T.F.M. (neatly � and rather conveniently some will agree -
packaged with a free contraceptive, for those who care to remember!),
and then practically disappears. But that was then, and this is now -
the artist formerly known as Sergio is back (after a lengthy span in
London) with a new style, new energy and above all, a new name!
Perfect Existence is the fruit of many labours, basically revolving
around Sigo�s songwriting, which, going by the nine songs here, has not
lost any of the verve of the Bigfoot days. Further to his guitar-based
tunes, this album sees Sigo dabble with electronica, largely involving
the rhythmic aspect, layering his melodic tunes with a more contemporary
sound. To those familiar with Sigo�s acoustic background, this may sound
odd, but in fact, the fusion works well, allowing the song its own space
while still exerting a strong dose of mainstream appeal in the process.
While the more upbeat tracks, such as I Like It, Just Another Day and
Vicious Delicious � which incidentally, also earned Sigo his worldwide
radio debut on BFBS earlier this month - give the album its stride, it
is the title track that packs the strongest punch, its vulnerability
concealed within the stripped down piano/string structure and
melancholic melody.
Another of the album�s strong points, besides its effective and
environment-friendly packaging, is the varied list of guest musicians,
including Ray (Characters), Sapi and Andrew (ex-Limestone Kick), Eric
Wadge (ex-Bigfoot, William Mangion Band), Marvic Lewis (So Chronic) and
Howard Keith, who besides playing keyboards, also produced the record.
Perfect Existence also includes a dance remix of I Like It, which was
reworked by Semitic Groove Foundation, better known locally as Duo
Blank. Spanning a diversity of styles commonly linked by a pop thread,
Perfect Existence is a pleasant record, spilling over with melodies too
good to be forgotten! This is easily one of the best local releases of
the past six months!
Recommended weblink: www.sigomusic.com
