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Review: The Colours Revisited red vinyl 3xLP is Adam F's tribute to his 1997 debut, a true masterpiece that bridged drum & bass with jazz, soul and British electronica. Realising the album's continued relevance (especially to younger audiences), Adam chose not just to remaster, but to fully reimagine it. Over two years he's restored vintage soundsidusting off his Fender Rhodes and inviting legendary jazz icons like Julian Joseph for live re-recordings. Familiar voices, including Kirsty Hawkshaw and the late MC Conrad, add a warm sense of nostalgia, whilst new musical solos give each track fresh resonance. A vivid revival of a foundational piece of UK music history.

Review: Colours Revisited isn't just a nod to Adam F's 1997 Colours but a wholly reconstructed journey that blends the echoes of late 90s drum and bass with new layers of live instrumentation. Rather than dusting off the original, Adam F digs deep, pairing soulful grooves with UK jazz virtuoso Julian Joseph's keys and the rich textures of re-recorded vocals by Kirsty Hawkshaw. A standout, 'Metropolis' channels the Metalheadz-issued original's punch with a vivid, rhythmic pulse, while 'Music in My Mind' echoes Herbie Hancock's influence. The album pulses with both reverence and reinvention, casting classic tracks in a fresh sonic space where analogue warmth meets carefully layered modernity. This is Colours, all brilliantly retold for a new era.