A mix of jazz, rock and electronica, Cloud Magic’s Puff blends contemporary lounge music with trippy, in-your-face electronic music. Lead guitarist and singer Dave Menzo adds guitar riffs that one could classify as somewhere between blues and jazz to each track, along with intense solos in between. Complementing Menzo with high-pitched backup vocals, Sarah Price adds depth to Cloud Magic’s songs. The mastermind infusing electronics into each song is Chad Golda, who is also responsible for the bass and some of the percussion. Jerod Brocklehurst plays “The Big Drums,” which he does with a great sense of rhythm.
While Puff may not be for everyone, it can be a warm welcome to those who enjoy blues or jazz. Instead of sticking to the usual riffs and chord progressions usually heard in blues and pop, Cloud Magic mixes up the tones and moods of the guitar and adds solos usually reserved for heavy rockers like the ones heard in "Seven" and "Spanish Theme." While the addition of electronics could deter many potential listeners, it also adds a funky twist to the songs unlike anything you’ve heard before. Whether you are looking for an album to listen to while cruising through the city on a summer night, or something to fill an empty lounge, Cloud Magic’s Puff could be the album you are looking for.
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