Micatone - Is You Is

Review by Harqad Rivolsa

Album Review: Is You Is by Micatone – A Future Jazz Gem That Still Shimmers Man, oh man, if you haven’t heard Is You Is by Micatone yet, you’re missing out on something special. Released back in 2003 under Sonar Kollektiv (Germany) and Fenomeno Inc. (Japan), this album is a smooth-as-hell blend of electronic beats and future jazz vibes. It’s one of those records that feels like it was made for late-night drives or lazy Sunday mornings when the world just slows down. Let me tell ya—this isn’t your typical jazz record. The producers, Boris Meinhold and Stefan Rogall, along with the rest of the crew (shoutout to Lisa Bassenge on vocals!), crafted something timeless here. And can we talk about Jutojo’s artwork? Simple but striking—it sets the mood perfectly before you even hit play. Now, let’s dive into two tracks that really stuck with me. First up, “Quiet Boy.” Oh my god, this track is everything. It starts off with these lush synths from Boris Meinhold, subtle enough to feel like they’re breathing around you. Then Lisa’s voice comes in, soft and sultry, telling a story without overdoing it. There’s this sense of mystery in the lyrics—it’s not too obvious, which makes you wanna listen again and again. By the time Paul Kleber’s double bass kicks in, I swear, it’s like all the pieces fall into place. You don’t just hear “Quiet Boy”; you feel it. It’s haunting, comforting, and kinda hypnotic all at once. Then there’s “Shake It Baby,” which flips the vibe completely. This one’s got groove for days. Tim Kroker lays down some tight drum patterns while Sebastian "Hagen" Demmin works his magic on the keys. It’s impossible not to move to this one. Like, seriously, try sitting still—I dare you. What gets me every time is how effortlessly cool it sounds. It’s playful but never cheesy, and Lisa’s delivery adds this sassy edge that makes it unforgettable. Every layer feels intentional, like they knew exactly what buttons to press to make people smile. The whole album has this organic-meets-electronic balance that’s rare to find. Tracks like “Belgien” and “Sweet Child” show off their range, mixing melancholy with moments of pure joy. Even the instrumentals—like Axel Reinemer’s flugelhorn work—are so rich, you almost forget you’re listening to something made nearly two decades ago. But here’s the thing about Is You Is: it doesn’t shout for attention. Instead, it sneaks up on you, wrapping itself around your soul until you realize you’ve been humming its melodies for hours. It’s nostalgic but futuristic, intimate yet universal. Honestly, it’s hard to pin down why it works so well—it just does. You know what’s wild? Listening to this now feels like rediscovering an old friend. Maybe because life moves so fast these days, albums like this remind us to slow down and appreciate the little things. Or maybe it’s just proof that great music transcends time and trends. Either way, Is You Is deserves a spot in your collection. Just don’t blame me if you end up spinning it on repeat for weeks. Oh, and hey—if anyone knows where I can grab a physical copy, hmu. Some things are worth holding onto.

Artist: Micatone
Album: Is You Is

Electronic

Future Jazz

2003

Rating: 4.52

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Plastic Bags & Magazines	5:0
Tidy Girl	4:48
Another Road	5:21
Shake It, Baby	4:45
Got To Give It Up	6:00
Mon Coeur	3:58
To the Sound	5:57
Got to Give It Up	6:1
Belgien	0:35
To The Sound	5:56
Plastic Bags & Magazines	5:00
I'm Leaving Anyway	5:6
Sweet Child	4:33
I'm Leaving Anyway	5:07
Shake It Baby	4:45
Plastic Bags	05:00
Sweetchild	4:33
Sit Beside Me	5:45
Quiet Boy	3:45

Video

Micatone - Got To Give It Up

Micatone - I'm Leaving Anyway

Micatone - Plastic bags and magazines

Micatone - Tidy Girl

Images

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Catalog Numbers

FESK004
SK004LP
SK004CD

Labels

Fenomeno Inc.
Sonar Kollektiv

Listen online

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online luisteren
kuunnella verkossa
lyssna på nätet
ascolta in linea
escuchar en línea
online anhören
ouvir online
lytte på nettet

Formats

CD
Album
Digipak
3 × Vinyl
LP
Promo
Cardboard Sleeve

Companies

Role	Company
Mastered At	Calyx Mastering
Phonographic Copyright (p)	Sonar Kollektiv
Copyright (c)	Sonar Kollektiv
Recorded At	Exit Studios Berlin

Credits

Role	Credit
Artwork By	Jutojo
Photography	Jutojo
Double Bass	Paul Kleber
Programmed By	Paul Kleber
Drums	Tim Kroker
Executive Producer	Stefan Rogall
Keyboards	Sebastian "Hagen" Demmin
Mastered By	Bo Kondren
Producer	Boris Meinhold
Mixed By	Boris Meinhold
Guitar	Boris Meinhold
Synthesizer	Boris Meinhold
Recorded By	Axel Reinemer
Vocals	Lisa Bassenge
Written-By	Micatone
Arranged By	Micatone
Lyrics By	Micatone
Artwork	Jutojo
Photography By	Jutojo
Recorded By [Double Bass	Axel Reinemer
Flugelhorn]	Axel Reinemer

Notes

Double Bass and Flugelhorn recorded at Exit Studio.
Drums on #4 recorded at Drumtrax Studio.
Piano recorded at Bene's Basement.
Mastered at Calyx Studios Berlin.
Double Bass and Flugelhorn recorded at Exit Studio. Drums on Track 4 recorded at Drumtrax Studio. Piano recorded at Bene's Basement. Mastered at Calyx Studios Berlin.
Published by Edition Sonar Kollektiv/ BMG Publishing. (P)&(C) 2003 Sonar Kollektiv
Made in Germany
Released in a digipak.
Drums on Track 4 recorded at Drumtrax Studio.

Barcodes

Label Code: LC01200
Rights Society: GEMA
Matrix / Runout: 01200320 1 / SK 004 CD
Barcode (Printed): 8 21730 00052 4
Barcode (Scanned): 821730000524
Mastering SID Code: ifpi L595
Mould SID Code: IFPI 1A26

About Micatone

German nu-jazz band founded in 2001.

Real Name

Stefan Rogall
Boris Meinhold
Lisa Bassenge
Paul Kleber
Tim Kroker

Members

Lisa Bassenge
Boris Meinhold
Stefan Rogall
Paul Kleber
Tim Kroker
Sebastian Demmin
Don Rogall

Interesting fact about Album

Did you know that the album *Is You Is* by Micatone is a hidden gem in the world of Future Jazz? Released in 2003, it blends electronic beats with smooth jazz vibes. The record was a team effort, with talents like Lisa Bassenge on vocals and Boris Meinhold pulling double duty on guitar and synthesizer. Fun fact: the artwork and photography were both done by Jutojo, giving the album a cohesive visual style to match its eclectic sound. It even found fans in both Germany and Japan, showing how music can cross borders.

Comments

lovelysinghvi

2025-03-16

Can´t believe how sexy Lisa looks on this cover... it´s almost ridiculous :D

soyamarillajodida

2025-03-15

please make a track with moloko! it would be amazing :D

silverzipper

2025-03-15

Great Band, never got to see them live, What a shame !

fairydemi

2025-03-15

ziemlich genialer tune

jasmineirenejir

2025-03-15

świetne;)

thomasthomthommy

2025-03-15

Fantastic nu jazz tunes. Wonder when are they coming here in Las Vegas?

jcantu777

2025-03-15

Their best song. This rocks. Dig that bass intro.

kuldeeparya1990

2025-03-15

Just wow ❤️

johnganshert

2025-03-15

no worries mate! def groovy and relaxing, I'm lovin' this!

ddaimorales

2025-03-14

como para un soundtrack de fifa

bismillahlhr1

2025-03-13

I luv micatone!

pilipilisakasakadiaries

2025-03-12

kennt leider keine sau! hört mal alle weiter den schrott der heute überall läuft...geniale musik wie micatone, jazzanova, de-phazz, jamiroquai, st.germain werden zu wenig gewürdigt, leider