Andre Massicotte is a fusion of pop/jazz with a new-wave electronic funk flavor and guitar love in his CD, "The Other Side". Nothing is more clear of that direction than "Clear" - a techno jazz/guitar alien voiced and Prince-inspired bit of smooth groove. "Open Your Mind" begins with 80's keys and a Wham-ish feel with Andre showcasing his gentle baritone vibrato. "Movin On" begins with lead guitar and travels into an island percussive feel that broaches reggae while remaining in a jazz/rock place.
Massicotte's vocals are more up front in the track and the soulful growl in some of his performance is a highlight. The groove continues, with a bit of playful composition in the instrumental "My Two Cats". The lead melody line is on clean slide electric - and the upper register double-stops are compelling as they make way for distorted slide lead lines.
We assume his two cats are represented by the tones. "Funky You" is a page out of the late James Brown book of simple and moving repeated progression - Massicotte even pays homage lyrically with several 'uh's and 'i gotcha baby, hmm's.
Keyboard horn stabs ride atop a rhythm that is Bootsie Collins worthy - with the occasional break in space for a 4-count clean outside guitar line. It's one of our favorites on the record. Guitar is the central theme in "Jimi Said" in the musical and lyrically nod to Hendrix.
As Kravitz before him, Massicotte pushes an axe riff that is memorable and modern. More flashy guitar graces "Won't You Call My Name" - the verses and song portion really serve as an intermission between cool guitar lines.
Overall the CD is a versatile guitar-based concoction of original approaches to a myriad of genres. Based in blues based rock and funk, the sum total is a musical trip that has unique pit stops along the same highway.

LA TOUNE CLEAR EXCELLENT!!!
NE LACHE PAS!!! DENIS

Wow,c'est super!
Vive les artistes libre!
L'info sur toi c'est cool...

Félicitations pour tes compos. J'en ai écouté 3 jusqu'à

maintenant. J'ai de la difficulté avec mon internet de

ce temps-ci. C'est bien enregistré et tu nous surprends

avec des arrangements intéressants. Tu as toujours une

belle voix et ta guitare sonne bien. Lâche pas.

Andre comment tu appelles l'effet de la voix de la

tounne Clear,,,,C'est un plug-in ???

C'est bon j'aime aussi les tounnes de blues que tu

faits.....

Dear Andre, cool tracks. “Won't You Call My Name” is pretty and charming, “Faster” is dynamic, however relaxed. You have very nice transparent but emotional voice, great instrument background! There is a very comfort and great feeling to listen to your music. I like all of them very much! Compliment!
        September 1, 2007 14:48:48 (GMT Time)

Je trouve ça très intéressant,la tune est bonne,
continue tien moi au courant.    a+

La tit dernière est effrayante c,est good

Je te salue André (plein de Grâce musicale)
tu me surprend toujours par les différents styles musicaux de tes compos
ça me fait tripper. Naturellement la qualité est toujours présente.

Bravo,tu me surprends toujours avec tes tempos variés

et tes mélodies accrocheuses,entre nous deux on va

peut être t'appeler le Mc Cartney Québecois...(on sait jamais).

Continue fais toi une grosse banque.

Salut André je dois te dire que je reconnais maintenant Andre Massicotte avec son style personnel qui a mon avis est hautement supérieur que interpreter les tunes des autres. André continue à composer moi j'adore ce que tu fais, c'est frais et coloré.Salut chum tu as ouvert une autre porte musicale et c'est grandiose.A+

Continue, j'adore ça mon blues man

"Jimi Said"
Offffff.................André ...........sérieux tu aurais du voir la chair de poule sur mes bras ...........tu m'épatte vraiment.A+

Je vois que tu travaille tres fort , comment fait tu pour inventer de si belles compositions avec    Faster tu m'impresione vraiment. Continue, moi j'aime bien.