Latvian vocal group Cosmos' debut album in 2003, the first year of their existence, went platinum after winning an award as the best pop album of the year. They have released three wonderful albums since then and are greatly loved by audiences in many countries for their distinctive a cappella style and charismatic concert performances. There are 10 cuts here, all but two, 'destination: heaven' and the bonus track 'unintended,' are in Latvian ('aptieka,' 'maskava,' 'parasta/neparasta diena,' 'vindo,' 'tu ka, es ka,' trejdevini slepens,' 'vienreiz' and 'pasaules galins'), but you really need to buy and listen to 'Turbulence' to truly appreciate the creative power of the human voice, specifically the voices of these six young men. We don't understand most of the words, but their bright, delicious collection of flawless falsetto leads, faux horns, vocal percussion, chocolaty harmonies and sounds-that-couldn't-be-all-made-by-the-human-voice, but are; have filled our headphones and made us shake our heads with wonder. To hear 'Turbulence' is to become a fan. Beautiful, colorful liner notes in Latvian tell us nothing and everything-the essence of great art. Exciting, manic, humorous, surprising, unbelievable, Queen-like-all these are decent attempts to describe Cosmos. But the fact is you should simply buy 'Turbulence,' put on some good headphones and savor it, then thank us. You will be very welcome!'.

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