Album Review: Bliss N Eso - Circus In The Sky

Bliss N Eso are back and better than ever. Their fifth album, Circus In The Sky, sees rock beats, popular samples, impressive collaborations and the same lyrical genius that Bliss N Eso always deliver.

With the unlikely opening of Charlie Chaplin and his speech from the 1940 film The Great Dictator, expectations are endless but the uplifting choruses and killer vibe to follow don't disappoint. Circus In The Sky has an impressive array of collaborations with musical greats such as NYC rapper Nas and Aussie crooner Daniel Merriweather, along with Aussie hip hop's finest in Drapht, 360, Pez and Seth Sentry.

I Am Somebody featuring Nas is the release's high point. The track demands more from Bliss N Eso with the inclusion of this talented guest artist but also features soulful sounds and a catchy chorus that sees us singing along at every chance. Can't Get Rid Of This Feeling featuring Daniel Merriweather is another highlight. Again stretching the pair's flow, but they deliver faultlessly. The song itself includes some of the funkiest beats on the album and contains the following lyrics: “At peace with the world when the vibe is magic” – pretty much sums up what Bliss N Eso achieve on this album. 

Who doesn't like a bit of Bluejuice? So with the inclusion of the popular track Act Your Age, appropriately named to match the Bluejuice hit, head bopping is a must. Reservoir Dogs is what we've been waiting for from Aussie hip hop's dream team: Bliss N Eso, 360, Pez, Seth Sentry and Drapht all together = MC heaven. No power struggles, no top dog, just a sense of unity along all over this killer track. 

Circus In The Sky is a 2013 must-have.