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Reviews

Read what people have been saying about the album.

Chris from Xaeja live band - At Revolver 2003. © Saira Nottle 2003

Kate - email

"Hey Dude! Just had to email you and let you know your CD is pretty damn cool! Excellent work!!!"

Debra - submission to Chaosmusic reviews

"Having been a fan of electronica and dance music for years and years, it was a pleasure to finally get my hands on a copy of Xaeja's self-titled debut CD. If you like something to relax to, something to bop away to, maybe something a bit different and definitely worth listening to, then this is for you.

The two-disc set is a very eclectic mix, and while the 80s synth influence is sometimes pronounced, the excellent quality of the music cannot be denied.

My favourites? Healer and Alive of the White disc, and the Hunger and Heartland (part 2) from the Black disc.

Grab this CD with both hands and ENJOY!"

Stuart - email

"Well, I bought my copy from chaos and have been playing it at my desk at work. Someone must have REALLY LOVED IT.....cos it has disappeared off my desk...."

( Glad it turned up again, Stu! ) - Darren.

Trish - email

"Give yourself a big pat on the back for a job well done, sir! And now I'm going to find that little black dress I bought a couple of weeks ago and set the stereo to play "Deathtrap Debbie" when my husband walks in the door tonight...heh, heh, heh. ;)"

Steve - email

"I picked up a copy of Xaeja over the weekend and got a few surprises...

1.The lady knew you
2. there were2 CDs
3. it was worth the $30 :)"

(Sheesh.....I'm glad about that!) - Darren.

Darren Live at Revolver 2003. © Saira Nottle 2003

Casey and Katherine - submission to kazazz.com

Xaeja is a very ambient CD. Ambience meaning a particular environment or surrounding influence, usually relaxing. Example of this is apparent within the song compositions.

Darren McKinty is from Melbourne [and] he has been composing since the late '80s. His CD is divided into two sections. The first section is the "white" section which contains ballads, gentle instrumentals and songs with light lyrical content. The second is the "black" bringing forth a more heavier sound. It contains a darker lyrical content with much heavier instrumental themes.

It's easy listening and can be used for dining, meditation and almost any occasion.

Darren McKinty's music is as dynamic as his personality and in a live situation I feel the songs from Xaeja would be something no less than brilliant."

* * * * * [5 stars]

Vanessa - email

"I just had to drop you a line to tell you that I think your CD fantastic & is something to be very proud of!"