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Feel (4:07)
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Roses (3:39)
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U Kno (3:40)
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Fruit (5:42)
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Pride (5:12)
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Lights (interlude - feat Archibald Slim) (2:50)
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Atoms (4:52)
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No Chill (5:30)
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$hot (feat Stalin Majesty) (6:43)
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Tonight! (4:30)
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Human (4:42)
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Game (3:22)
Played by: Juno Recommends Hip Hop/R&B
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Nimbus (0:54)
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Untitled 7 (5:12)
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Fantasynth (5:03)
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Blue Window (3:42)
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Cyn (3:18)
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X22rme (5:05)
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Runner (5:13)
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Falling Rizlas (2:26)
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Dancing In The Smoke (6:24)
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Faure In Chrome (5:54)
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There's An Angel In The Shower (7:31)
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Visa (4:27)
Played by: Neville Watson, Ali Renault
in stock $16.87
AZD (limited clear vinyl 2xLP + MP3 download code in silvered sleeve)
Cat: ZEN 241X. Rel: 14 Apr 17
Experimental/Electronic
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Nimbus (0:55)
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Untitled 7 (5:11)
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Fantasynth (5:02)
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Blue Window (3:41)
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Cyn (3:20)
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X22rme (5:04)
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Runner (5:10)
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Falling Rizlas (2:26)
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Dancing In The Smoke (6:23)
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Faure In Chrome (5:49)
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There's An Angel In The Shower (7:32)
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Visa (4:28)
in stock $21.55
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Nimbus
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Untitled 7
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Fantasynth
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Blue Window
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Cyn
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X22RME
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Runner
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Falling Rizlas
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Dancing In The Smoke
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Faure In Chrome
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There's An Angel In The Shower
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Visa
Review: Since his last full-length outing in 2014, Actress has been keeping a low profile, seemingly content to focus on running his WerkDiscs imprint. AZD, his sixth album, is a welcome return to the limelight. While it doesn't pull his trademark style in many new directions, it does contain rather a lot of impressive material. As usual, we're offered a blend of electronic intensity, rhythmic dexterity and occasional moments of blinding beauty. Other reviews have commented that it feels less introspective than his claustrophobic 2014 set Ghettoville, despite being named after his studio. We tend to agree, and it's this blend of introspection and bare-knuckle intensity that makes the album so appealing.
… Read more in stock $8.65
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Lageos (4:34)
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Momentum (8:37)
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Galya Beat (4:32)
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Chasing Numbers (4:21)
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Chaos Rain (2:28)
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Surfer's Hymn (5:48)
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NEW (4:13)
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Audio Track 5 (6:22)
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Voodoo Posse, Chronic Illusion (5:56)
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Hubble (4:18)
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LAGEOS
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Momentum
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Galya Beat
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Chasing Numbers
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Chaos Rain
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Surfer's Hymn
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NEW
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Audio Track 5
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Voodoo Posse, Chronic Illusion
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Hubble
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Orca (4:33)
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Glue (4:27)
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Kites (6:26)
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Vespa (1:23)
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Ayaya (3:35)
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Spring (6:57)
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Drift (4:55)
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Opal (4:31)
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Rain (5:52)
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Ayr (5:03)
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Vale (4:54)
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Aura (5:20)
Review: Of all DJ duos currently operating in British dance music, Belfast boys Bicep might be the hardest to pin down (Optimo aside, of course). Certainly, this debut album is not easy to pigeonhole, though it is an enjoyably cohesive listen. This is largely down to two factors; the frequent use of deliciously colorful and loved-up synthesizer parts, and the duo's innate ability to utilize beats tailor-made for dancefloor devastation. So while keen dancefloor historians may notice sly (and not so subtle) nods to '89 rave, U.S house and garage, Italo-disco, late '90s progressive house, jungle and early British hardcore, the album never sounds anything less than a fine set of Bicep tracks. Expect it to be one of the biggest albums of the year.
… Read more in stock $23.76
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Orca
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Glue
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Kites
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Vespa
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Ayaya
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Spring
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Drift
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Opal
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Rain
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Ayr
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Vale
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Aura
Review: Of all DJ duos currently operating in British dance music, Belfast boys Bicep might be the hardest to pin down (Optimo aside, of course). Certainly, this debut album is not easy to pigeonhole, though it is an enjoyably cohesive listen. This is largely down to two factors; the frequent use of deliciously colorful and loved-up synthesizer parts, and the duo's innate ability to utilize beats tailor-made for dancefloor devastation. So while keen dancefloor historians may notice sly (and not so subtle) nods to '89 rave, U.S house and garage, Italo-disco, late '90s progressive house, jungle and early British hardcore, the album never sounds anything less than a fine set of Bicep tracks. Expect it to be one of the biggest albums of the year.
… Read more Played by: Juno Recommends CD Albums, Ali Renault
in stock $8.01
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Aura (12" mix) (7:25)
Review: Since announcing their debut album on UK institution Ninja Tune earlier this year, Irish duo Bicep present the first single from the album in the form of title track "Aura". Said to have been created via a series of accidents while experimenting with a new studio setup, the track finally came together through trial and error and here is the wonderful result. A dark and sexy serving of dancefloor drama featuring 'hands in the air' style vintage synth melodies, life affirming strings and immaculate drum programming. It is sure to be one of 'those' tracks you're going to be hearing a lot of in the latter part of 2017 and beyond.
… Read more Played by: Benjamin Fröhlich
in stock $11.04
Cat: ZEN 12488. Rel: 27 Apr 18
Deep House
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Opal (Four Tet remix) (8:17)
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Helix (5:15)
Played by: Sergio Vilas, TiTo (Troubled Kids Records)
in stock $9.40
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Never Forget Your Token
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Crees Crouchin'
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Panic In Funkytown
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Hungover Like Woah
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Meet You At Tower Records
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Escape The Meadow
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Smoke Signals
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Tools Of The Industry
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Midnight Blue
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Snapping Point
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Beyond Reach (feat Baby Dayliner)
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The Robin Byrd Era
in stock $18.24
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It's Raining Clouds
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The Music Scene
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Which One Of You Jerks Drank My Arnold Palmer?
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Attack The Doctor
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The Prettiest Sea Slug
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The Daily Routine
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Tricky Turtle
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Four Walls
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Pity Party
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Farewell Spaceman
Played by: Radiocuts
in stock $13.54
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First Fires (feat Grey Reverend)
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Emkay
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Cirrus
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Heaven For The Sinner (feat Erykah Badu)
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Sapphire
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Jets
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Towers (feat Szjerdene)
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Don't Wait
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Know You
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Antenna
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Ten Tigers
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Transits (feat Szjerdene)
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Pieces (feat Cornelia)
Review: Since first emerging at the tail end of the '90s, Simon Green has become downtempo music's most marketable star, appealing just as much to occasional listeners and 40-something housewives as underground heads. Throughout that time, he's carefully shifted his sound to take in current trends and musical developments, whilst retaining a certain picturesque aesthetic. This fifth full-length, his fourth for Ninja Tune, continues that trend. Amongst the usual shuffling beats and twinkling melodies you'll find garage-esque vocal cut-ups, rubbery dancefloor rhythms, Floating Points style neo-jazz, string-laden two-step and some seriously wonky soul featuring vocals from Erykah Badu.
… Read more Played by: Bobby Tempo, DJ DRM (Bastard Jazz / BSTRD Boots), Per Bojsen-Moller, Jay Airiness / Moar (Elevate Melodi, Danny Moodymanc, Juno Recommends Brokenbeat/Nu Jazz, Ben Monk, Petko / Soul Print Recordings, Seahorse & Castle, Hot Toddy, Renegades Of Jazz, Kollektiv Turmstrasse, Resident Advisor, Slam Mode, Latenta Project, Cayetano, Ancient Astronauts
… Read more in stock $17.41
The North Borders (7x10" LP + CD + 3 x 20x20" poster packed in a hi-spec rigid box with lid)
Cat: ZEN 195X. Rel: 28 Mar 13
Broken Beat/Nu Jazz/Nu Soul
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First Fires (feat Grey Reverend)
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Emkay
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Cirrus
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Heaven For The Sinner (feat Erykah Badu)
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Sapphire
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Jets
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Towers (feat Szjerdene)
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Don't Wait
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Know You
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Antenna
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Ten Tigers
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Transits (feat Szjerdene)
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Pieces (feat Cornelia)
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(No Track) (1-sided etched vinyl)
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First Fires (feat Grey Reverend)
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Emkay
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Cirrus
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Heaven For The Sinner (feat Erykah Badu)
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Sapphire
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Jets
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Towers (feat Szjerdene)
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Don't Wait
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Know You
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Antenna
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Ten Tigers
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Transits (feat Szjerdene)
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Pieces (feat Cornelia)
Review: 7Xlp VERSION! Since first emerging at the tail end of the '90s, Simon Green has become downtempo music's most marketable star, appealing just as much to occasional listeners and 40-something housewives as underground heads. Throughout that time, he's carefully shifted his sound to take in current trends and musical developments, whilst retaining a certain picturesque aesthetic. This fifth full-length, his fourth for Ninja Tune, continues that trend. Amongst the usual shuffling beats and twinkling melodies you'll find garage-esque vocal cut-ups, rubbery dancefloor rhythms, Floating Points style neo-jazz, string-laden two-step and some seriously wonky soul featuring vocals from Erykah Badu.
… Read more Played by: Schema Records
in stock $44.20
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Kiara (Cosmin TRG remix)
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All In Forms (FaltyDL remix)
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Eyesdown (ARP 101 remix)
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Prelude (Lapalux Finger On The Tape remix)
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Kiara (Funkineven remix)
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Eyesdown (Machinedrum remix)
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All In Forms (Mike Slott remix)
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Stay The Same (Blue Daisy Not Quite The Same remix)
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Stay The Same (Mark Pritchard remix)
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All In Forms (Letherette remix)
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Ghost Ship
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The Keeper (Banks remix)
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Black Sands (Duke Dumont Grains Of Sand reconstruction edit - full length)
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Eyesdown (feat Andreya Triana & DELS)
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Brace Brace
Review: Two years on from its initial release, Bonobo's much-loved Black Sands album got the remix treatment. While remix albums can be a bit hit and miss, Black Sands Remixed largely hits the spot - thanks in no small part to the A&R involvement of Eglo bossman Alexander Nut. The selection of remixers is open-minded and on-point, resulting in some near stunning interpretations. FaltyDL, Machinedrum and Cosmin TRG offer some decidedly floor-friendly rubs (the former's take on "All In Forms" delivering a great fusion of melancholic depth and skittering drums), while Arp101, Blue Daisy, Floating Points (in jazzwise mode) and fast rising youngster Lapalux turn in thrilling, sofa-friendly reworks.
… Read more in stock $17.13
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Prelude
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Kiara
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Kong
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Eyesdown (feat Andreya Triana)
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El Toro
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We Could Forever
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1009
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All In Forms
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The Keeper (feat Andreya Triana)
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Stay The Same (feat Andreya Triana)
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Animals
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Black Sands
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Intro
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Days To Come (feat Bajka)
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Between The Lines (feat Bajka)
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The Fever
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Transmission 94 (Parts 1 & 2)
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On Your Marks
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Hatoa
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Recurring
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Nightlite (feat Bajka)
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If You Stayed Over (feat Fink)
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Walk In The Sky (feat Bajka)
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Ketto
Played by: Vincent Inc
in stock $14.36
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Prelude
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Kiara
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Kong
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Eyesdown (feat Andreya Triana)
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El Toro
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We Could Forever
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1009
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All In Forms
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The Keeper (feat Andreya Triana)
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Stay The Same (feat Andreya Triana)
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Animals
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Black Sands
Review: Black Sands, the eagerly anticipated fourth album from Simon Green AKA Bonobo, is no revolutionary change from his signature sound but does come with perhaps even more subtlety and complexity than his previous offerings. Having constantly instilled a degree of integrity and value back into chill out music following the influx of Cafe Del Mar and Coffeeshop compilations, Green once again displays a musicianship that sets him apart as a true artist and producer amongst a sea of downtempo and chillout DJs.
His undeniably clear understanding of composition and arrangement of live instruments has enabled Green to make an album that reaches out through diverse styles, taking influence and inspiration from wherever possible. On Black Sands, Green delves into electronic music and bass more than he did across Animal Magic, Dial "M" For Monkey or Days To Come but does so with enough subtlety and finesse to refrain from causing a radical shift in his product. Tracks like "Kiara," "We Could Forever" and "All In Forms" all utilise beats and bass in a more contemporary outlook than we are used to with Bonobo. Of course the instrumental feel is still there for all to see. Title track "Black Sands" takes this position for almost seven minutes of a horn infused waltz whereas "Kong" assumes the traditional soul-jazz Bonobo take and "Animals" lets delicate drum patterns guide us through pleasing tempo shifts.
The instrumental vibe is highlighted further in the album's approach to vocals. Unlike his last album, Days To Come which was littered with vocals, Black Sands houses only three tracks that contain vocals. The breathy vocals of Andreya Triana complete tracks like "Stay the Same" and "The Keeper" turning them in more traditional songs. Black Sands is another loving crafted offering that uses orchestral arrangements but this time merged with more of a dance aesthetic. As he continues to make chillout more credible in his experimental way, it's no wonder that Bonobo is one of the biggest artists to come from the excellent Ninja Tune.
… Read more His undeniably clear understanding of composition and arrangement of live instruments has enabled Green to make an album that reaches out through diverse styles, taking influence and inspiration from wherever possible. On Black Sands, Green delves into electronic music and bass more than he did across Animal Magic, Dial "M" For Monkey or Days To Come but does so with enough subtlety and finesse to refrain from causing a radical shift in his product. Tracks like "Kiara," "We Could Forever" and "All In Forms" all utilise beats and bass in a more contemporary outlook than we are used to with Bonobo. Of course the instrumental feel is still there for all to see. Title track "Black Sands" takes this position for almost seven minutes of a horn infused waltz whereas "Kong" assumes the traditional soul-jazz Bonobo take and "Animals" lets delicate drum patterns guide us through pleasing tempo shifts.
The instrumental vibe is highlighted further in the album's approach to vocals. Unlike his last album, Days To Come which was littered with vocals, Black Sands houses only three tracks that contain vocals. The breathy vocals of Andreya Triana complete tracks like "Stay the Same" and "The Keeper" turning them in more traditional songs. Black Sands is another loving crafted offering that uses orchestral arrangements but this time merged with more of a dance aesthetic. As he continues to make chillout more credible in his experimental way, it's no wonder that Bonobo is one of the biggest artists to come from the excellent Ninja Tune.
in stock $6.36
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Migration
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Break Apart
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Outlier
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Grains
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Second Sun
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Surface
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Bambro Koyo Ganda
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Kerala
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Ontario
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No Reason
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7th Sevens
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Figures
Review: Given his impressive track record, hopes are naturally high for Bonobo's sixth album, Migration, which is his first full-length since 2013. Happily, it's a majestic affair, with the producer delivering another sumptuous set of tracks. It was partly inspired by an extended period musing on the nature of personal identity, and the role that nationality plays in that. This concept is translated via thoughtful lyrics, and songs that draw musical influence from the four corners of the globe. It's not a big stylistic leap, of course - his bread and butter remains yearning, emotion-rich downtempo music built around gently jazzy grooves and impeccable live instrumentation - but given that few artists do it better than Bonobo, we'll forgive him for that.
… Read more Played by: Juno Recommends CD Albums
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Migration (heavyweight vinyl 2xLP + MP3 download code)
Cat: ZEN 236. Rel: 13 Jan 17
Balearic/Downtempo
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Migration (5:22)
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Break Apart (4:34)
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Outlier (7:57)
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Grains (4:26)
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Second Sun (3:44)
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Bambro Koyo Ganda (5:04)
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Surface (4:16)
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Kerala (3:58)
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No Reason (7:29)
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Ontario (3:38)
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Boston Common (4:46)
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Figures (5:51)
Review: Given his impressive track record, hopes are naturally high for Bonobo's sixth album, Migration, which is his first full-length since 2013. Happily, it's a majestic affair, with the producer delivering another sumptuous set of tracks. It was partly inspired by an extended period musing on the nature of personal identity, and the role that nationality plays in that. This concept is translated via thoughtful lyrics, and songs that draw musical influence from the four corners of the globe. It's not a big stylistic leap, of course - his bread and butter remains yearning, emotion-rich downtempo music built around gently jazzy grooves and impeccable live instrumentation - but given that few artists do it better than Bonobo, we'll forgive him for that.
… Read more in stock $20.73
Migration (Deluxe Edition) (limited gatefold 180 gram vinyl 2xLP + 4 art prints + 28 page zine + MP3 download code) (1 per customer)
Cat: ZEN 236X. Rel: 13 Jan 17
Balearic/Downtempo
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Migration (5:22)
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Break Apart (4:34)
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Outlier (7:57)
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Grains (4:26)
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Second Sun (3:44)
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Bambro Koyo Ganda (5:04)
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Surface (4:16)
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Kerala (3:58)
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No Reason (7:29)
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Ontario (3:38)
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Boston Common (4:46)
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Figures (5:51)
Review: Given his impressive track record, hopes are naturally high for Bonobo's sixth album, Migration, which is his first full-length since 2013. Happily, it's a majestic affair, with the producer delivering another sumptuous set of tracks. It was partly inspired by an extended period musing on the nature of personal identity, and the role that nationality plays in that. This concept is translated via thoughtful lyrics, and songs that draw musical influence from the four corners of the globe. It's not a big stylistic leap, of course - his bread and butter remains yearning, emotion-rich downtempo music built around gently jazzy grooves and impeccable live instrumentation - but given that few artists do it better than Bonobo, we'll forgive him for that.
… Read more in stock $27.62
Filthy (gatefold double 10" + MP3 download code)
Cat: ZEN 10353. Rel: 08 Aug 13
Dirty Dubstep/Trap/Grime
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Freakshow (feat Danny Brown & Kiki Hitomi)
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Louder (feat Flowdan)
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Dirty (feat Flowdan)
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Kill Them (feat Daddy Freddy)
Review: Dropping a searing double pack of 10" badness ahead of the forthcoming Angels & Devils album, The Bug is back in business with some apocalyptic gutter bass of the highest order. "Freakshow" matches the leering delivery of Danny Brown with the sinister croon of King Midas Sound's Kiki Hitomi over a horn-laden trap swagger to devastating effect. "Louder" pits Flowdan in the depths of a nauseating half-step march, while "Dirty" takes the London MC into a barrage of equally nerve-jangling drum rattles and alarm-clanging stabs. Long-time Bug collaborator Daddy Freddy rolls up his sleeves for "Kill Them", anchoring the dread stomp with a fearsome growl as anthemic as it is nihilistic.
… Read more Played by: Juno Recommends Dubstep, MRSK
in stock $7.73
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Zim Zim Zim (feat Burro Banton) (4:32)
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Zim Zim Zim (Zim version) (4:35)
Review: After last year saw Kevin Martin's primary project looming large with the Angels & Devils album and a slew of singles, The Bug is back on Ninja Tune with a new single. "Zim Zim Zim" features seasoned dancehall MC Burro Banton raining down vocal fire over a typically grandiose Martin production, all slow, heavy-footed stomp and strangely emotive slabs of grinding metallic synth tones that sound like the end of the world bursting out of the speakers. Banton's nagging delivery sits perfectly on the track, but for those that want to home in on the subtleties of the production the "Version" provides all the space you need for those staggering sounds to roam.
… Read more Played by: Nice Up! Records, Juno Recommends Dubstep
in stock $8.57
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Box (feat D Double E) (2:59)
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Box (instrumental) (2:59)
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Iceman (feat Riko Dan) (3:28)
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Iceman (instrumental) (3:28)
Review: Aside from having a stellar catalogue of releases that span from labels like Reflex to Hyperdub, Kevin Martin's The Bug project has been a foundational pillar of the UK dubstep and bass scene. if there has always been one producer to take things one step further and challenge the dance with each new tune, it's most certainly this producer. No wonder he's been releasing music on Ninja Tune for ages, and that he's back on the label now with this new EP. "Box" features revered grime MC D Double E on the mic, and the collaboration between the two results in utter carnage, a visceral grime banger backed by The Bug's twisted concoctions of beats and bass; check the instrumental, too. "Iceman" is a similar sort of curbside killer, this time with Riko Dan on the vocals, and followed by that gnarly instrumental cut...oof!
… Read more in stock $9.12
Concrete Desert (gatefold heavyweight coloured vinyl 2xLP + 12")
Cat: ZEN 239. Rel: 15 Jun 17
Ambient/Drone
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Gasoline (4:57)
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Agoraphobia (5:07)
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Snakes Vs Rats (5:01)
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City Of Fallen Angels (6:02)
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American Dream (10:04)
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Broke (5:01)
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Don't Walk These Streets (6:22)
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Other Side Of The World (5:44)
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Hell A (4:14)
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Concrete Desert (14:30)
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Dog (feat JK Flesh) (6:49)
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Pray (feat JK Flesh) (6:46)
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Another Planet (14:56)
Review: If there's one collaboration that we have bowed down to over the last few years, it's most certainly this new found friendship between London's Kevin Martin aka The Bug, and American doom metal guitarists, Earth. One wouldn't immediately make the connection between inner-city future-grime music and suburban stoner rock, but the two styles were in perfect unison, and this is because they're both fascinated with dark, looming clouds of bass. Whether that's through virtual synths or badass bass guitars, it doesn't matter, because the mood is mightily present. Concrete Desert is the alliance's debut LP, and it's all guns blazing from start to finish; tunes like "Snakes vs Rats" or "Metal Drone" represent exactly the sort of freshen-up that each respective act needed - on the one hand, The Bug could have done with some more external influences to the melodic constructions, while Earth needed a new framework to enter the minds of a new, European audience. We've dubbed this style 'metal drone', and we're pretty sure that it's gonna stick after you've played it out for a few minutes. A blinding collab, right here.
… Read more in stock $18.81
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City Of Fallen Angels
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Gasoline
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Agoraphobia
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Snakes Vs Rats
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Broke
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American Dream
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Don't Walk These Streets
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Other Side Of The World
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Hell A
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Concrete Desert
in stock $9.94
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Flite (The NEPA Allstar Take Off)
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Domu (Slow Motion remix)
in stock $5.25
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All That You Give (feat Fontella Bass)
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Burn Out
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Evolution (feat Fontella Bass)
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Man With The Movie Camera
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All Things To All Men (feat Roots Manuva)
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Flite
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Everyday
Played by: Radiocuts
in stock $15.46
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To Build A Home
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Familiar Ground
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That Home
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Child Song
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Music Box
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Ma Fleur
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Prelude
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As The Stars Fall
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Into You
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Breathe
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Time & Space
Review: "Ma Fleur" is the first full studio album by Jason Swinscoe's Cinematic Orchestra since 2002's "Everyday". The record was written as the soundtrack to a specially commissioned screenplay for an imagined film (which may or may not be made). Shortly after finishing "Everyday", a piece of music which achieved great critical and commercial success, Jason Swinscoe relocated from East London to Paris. Here he began work on the instrumentals which would form the basis of his new record - more moods than finished tracks, a series of sketches or diagrams of directions to follow. Having completed a rough version by early 2005, he gave this to a friend who disappeared for three weeks and came back with short story scripts in which each scene represented a story of a different time in life, expressing the emotions which underpin the journey from birth to death. Jason then took this and worked some more on the tracks, and in turn gave this back to his scriptwriter, the two aspects of the project developing alongside one another. Gradually, Swinscoe recruited suitable vocalists for the atmospheres and themes he wanted to deal with. The remarkable Fontella Bass, who is now sadly in frail health, is the woman behind both legendary soul number "Rescue Me" as well as some of the Art Ensemble of Chicago's finest moments, had worked on "Everyday" and was an obvious choice to voice the parts of the elderly protagonist that Swinscoe envisaged. Mercury-nominated Lou Rhodes is not only a fantastic singer but a young mother and so perfect for the "mid-life" singer. The as-yet unheralded Patrick Watson, a remarkable vocalist from Montreal, became the youngest of the trio.
… Read more in stock $24.31
Man With The Movie Camera (gatefold 2xLP + MP3 download code)
Cat: ZEN 78. Rel: 23 May 03
Broken Beat/Nu Jazz/Nu Soul
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The Projectionist
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Melody
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Dawn
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The Awakening Of A Woman
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Reel Life
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Postlude
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Evolution
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Work It!
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Voyage
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Odessa
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Theme De Yoyo
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The Magician
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Theme Reprise
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Yoyo Waltz
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Drunken Tune
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The Animated Tripod
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All Things
Played by: AYBEE
in stock $13.54
In Motion #1 (limited gatefold 2xLP + MP3 download code)
Cat: ZEN 183. Rel: 21 Jun 12
Broken Beat/Nu Jazz/Nu Soul
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The Cinematic Orchestra - "Necrology"
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Grey Reverend - "Regen"
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Austin Peralta - "Lapis"
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The Cinematic Orchestra - "Manhatta"
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Dorian Concept & Tom Chant - "Outer Space"
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Dorian Concept & Tom Chant - "Dream Work"
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The Cinematic Orchestra - "Entr'acte"
Review: Given his long-standing obsession with film soundtracks, it's little surprise to see Cinematic Orchestra chief J Swinscoe delivering another project with strong audio-visual credentials. In Motion No. 1 is the first in a series of "re-imaginings" of soundtracks to short avant garde films from Swinscoe and friends. While there's a danger that such high concept work could be either pretentious or dull, for the most part In Motion succeeds. That's due in no small part to the talents of the producers and composers involved. There's a fragile beauty to the offering of Grey Reverend, while the two collaborations between Dorian Concept and Tom Chant (particularly "Dream Work", which sounds like the Orb with a string quartet) are simply magical.
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Man In A Garage (Nick Franglen (Lemon Jelly) remix)
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Man In A Garage (Bonobo remix)
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Man In A Garage (Daedelus Hydraulic remix)
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COLDCUT feat ROBERT OWENS
Walk A Mile In My Shoes (2nd 12")
Cat: ZEN 12179R. Rel: 17 Aug 06
Deep House
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Walk A Mile In My Shoes (Timo Garcia & The Chesire Catz remix)
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Walk A Mile In My Shoes (Tom Belton S Ssl Re-rub)
Review: Coldcut return with the stand-out single from their critically-acclaimed album, "Sound Mirrors". The pioneering duo take Joe South's classic 70s hit "Walk A Mile In My Shoes" and re-work it in the tradition which started with their own "Autumn Leaves" and incorporates Massive Attack's "Unfinished Sympathy" amongst others. And, as usual, Coldcut know how to pick a collaborator. Robert Owens should need no introduction. One of the true legends of house music, his career as a musical innovator (as well as the possessor of an all-time great voice) runs from pioneer days as one half of Fingers Inc in Chicago in the 80s right up to collaborations with Photek and London Elektricity, via any number of classic tunes including "Tears", "I'll Be Your Friend" and "Ordinary Son". The version of the tune included on the single ties the epic nature of Coldcut's production to a skipping, swinging house rhythm and the kind of anthemic build that leaves you exhausted. It's a truly beautiful piece of music, the contrast between the delicacy of Owens' voice and the weight of the orchestration perfectly realised. And that's before you've even reached the mixes. Tiga takes the original, strips out the music and replaces it with technoid pulses and a harder dancefloor rhythm, with the sweetness of Owens' voice cutting through the intensity. Henrik Schwarz (of Berlin-based Sonar Kollektiv) builds the original into a melancholy, jazzy number which still sets the foot tapping. Tom Belton goes straight for the disco-funk hands-in-the-air jugular, before Timo Garcia hardens up the kick for a full-on club odyssey.
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Dark River
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Inosan
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Scratch Yer Head
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Spiral
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Strange Taste
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Fungle Junk
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Scientific Youth
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Scratch Yer Butt
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Taste Strange
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Mr Quicke Cuts The Cheese
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Brass Neck
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Akaire
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Bass City Roller
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Half Step
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Hip Slop
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A Little Samba
Played by: Radiocuts
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Feelings 1
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Providence
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HoursDaysMonthsSeasons
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DEGREELESSNESS (feat Prurient)
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The Equator & I
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Unen
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SmallCityLights
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Radio Spiritworld
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CONNECTIVITY
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RVK (feat Raphaelle)
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REMAIN
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Feelings 2
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Degreelessness (feat Prurient - Overmono remix) (7:07)
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Bosky (3:32)
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Degreelessness (feat Prurient - Huerco S Backyard interpretation) (9:39)
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HoursDaysMonthsSeasons (Olga Wojciechowska rework) (4:04)
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Straight & Arrow (original)
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Straight & Arrow (Four Tet remix)
Review: Avid record buyers should be more than familiar with "Straight & Arrow" a pleasant, bumping excursion through warbling vocal edits and soft brushed beats from Falty DL. Not only was it a highlight of his recently released Hardcourage LP, but Ninja Tune have already issued it in single format replete with a diverse clutch of remixes from Gold Panda, Four Tet and ballroom duo Mike Q and Divoli S'vere. This picture disc edition is clearly aimed at the fetishistic Drew Lustman completists out there, weighing in at a hefty 180g and brandishing some superlative graphics from the distinct visual agency La Boca. It also houses the seven minutes of dewy eyed, slowly percolating techno that was the remix from the irrepressible Four Tet on the flip.
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Hardcourage (gatefold 2xLP + MP3 download code)
Cat: ZEN 192. Rel: 17 Jan 13
Broken Beat/Nu Jazz/Nu Soul
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Stay I'm Changed
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She Sleeps
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Straight & Arrow
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Uncea
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For Karme
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Finally Some Shit/The Rain Stopped
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Kenny Rolls One
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Korben Dallas
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Re Assimilate
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Bells
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The Love I Need
Review: There's always been something a little loved-up about the scattergun, genre-bending productions of New York's Drew Lustman, AKA Falty DL. Yet previously, his desire to fuse cutting-edge rhythms with vintage rave references sometimes got in the way. Hardcourage, his first full-length for independent behemoths Ninja Tune, takes a more 'softly-softly' approach. Whereas his last full-length, 2011's You Stand Uncertain, was a kaleidoscopic invitation to start the dance, Hardcourage gently beckons you towards a loving embrace. While there are still plenty of skittish rhythms present, they're wrapped up in a warm orange glow - all serotonin-soaked chords, cascading melodies, bluesy vocal samples and near-Balearic compositions. In many ways it's a startling about-turn, but one that comes heartily recommended.
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Perfect Darkness
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Fear Is Like Fire
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Yesterday Was Hard On All Of Us
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Honesty
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Wheels
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Warm Shadow
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Save It For Somebody Else
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Who Says
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Foot In The Door
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Berlin Sunrise
Played by: Juno Recommends Rock/Indie
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Trouble's What You're In
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This Is The Thing
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If Only
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Blueberry Pancakes
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Get Your Share
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Under The Same Stars
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So Many Roads
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Make It Good
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Little Blue Mailbox
Review: "Distance & Time" is a brand new album from Ninja Tune troubadour Fink. Produced by Andy Barlow (Lamb), this features the single "This Is The Thing", recently used on a Mastercard advert.
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Perfect Darkness
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Fear Is Like Fire
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Yesterday Was Hard On All Of Us
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Honesty
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Wheels
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Warm Shadow
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Save It For Somebody Else
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Who Says
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Foot In The Door
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Berlin Sunrise
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Perfect Darkness (acoustic - bonus track)
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Fear Is Like Fire (acoustic - bonus track)
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Warm Shadow (acoustic - bonus track)
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Honesty (acoustic - bonus track)
Played by: AGMP Concerts
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Sort Of Revolution
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Move On Me
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Six Weeks
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Nothing Is Ever Finished
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See It All
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Q & A
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If I Had A Million
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Pigtails
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Maker
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Walkin' In The Sun
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War It (5:54)
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The Highest Flood (5:08)
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Panic (4:48)
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Exalter (5:37)
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Border Margin Barrier (3:10)
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Arms Out (5:47)
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Vandalism (3:01)
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Sjurvival (4:03)
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Raw Language (4:28)
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Knife Edge (6:16)
Played by: Dj soFa
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It Makes You Forget (Itgehane) (6:35)
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Hundres Times (6:54)
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Han Jan (6:21)
Review: Berlin-based Korean Peggy Gou has been surprisingly quiet since first bursting onto the scene back in 2016. Here, she returns to action having graduated from Technicolour to parent label Ninja Tune. Many may already have heard EP standout "It Makes You Forget (Itgehane)", a percussively ambidextrous beast based around a bouncy, off-skilter, snare-heavy rhythm track. It has been much discussed online after Gou included it her recent Resident Advisor podcast. On the B-side you'll find tracks representative of her developing style, which draws together elements of European deep house, electro, early '90s U.S house, the rubbery disco eccentricity of Maurice Fulton and the instinctive polyrhythms more often found in traditional African music.
… Read more Played by: Casbah 73, Dj N◉va ▶ Rodon FM 95, Ka§par, Spacewalker (Balance), Tr One, Erik Skantze, Fabietto Delgado (Melgado), Adventures in Paradise, Carlos Nilmmns, Christopher Tubbs, Martin Haberland, Kenneth bager, JKriv (Razor-N-Tape), Admir Korjenic, Fog, Ricardo Miranda, Massiande (Freerange/MOS/Phonica), AlexUnder Base
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Magic Johnson (4:40)
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Tape Johnson (6:00)
Review: OYE crew and Berlin purveyors of dusty, hip-hop inspired deep house make their major label debut for Ninja Tune and good on them. It really is their time at present, what with their Money $ex and Box Aus Holz imprints going from strength to strength. "Magic Johnson" inspires the greatness of the song's namesake. All dusty jazz breaks, dreamy rhodes and xylophones and whirring organs are the perfect soundtrack for a Sunday stroll through Prenzlauer Berg after a night of clubbing on no sleep, finishing off in Mauerpark for falafel and record digging. Want something moodier and sleeker? The pair are on hand with the dubbed up "Tape Johnson" take on the B Side.
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The Yard Work Simulator (2xLP + MP3 download code)
Cat: ZEN 227. Rel: 27 May 16
Broken Beat/Nu Jazz/Nu Soul
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Intro (1:28)
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Where The F**k Are My Hard Boiled Eggs?! (5:00)
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Money $ex Theme (4:24)
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The Yard Work Simulator (10:27)
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Flat Peter (0:55)
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China Nr 04 (6:38)
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W313D (7:00)
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Magic Johnson (album mix) (5:25)
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Jumbo Frosnapper (4:27)
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Viktor's Blues (4:04)
Review: There's no doubt that Berliner's Max Graef and Glenn Astro are some of the biggest success stories to emerge from the deep house sound and creating their own signature style that's often copied of late, but seldom ever matched! Sure, the dusty hip-hop inspired jams are no doubt indebted to Detroit legends such as Theo Parrish or Andres but they've certainly put their own slant on it and created a new sound for the German capital to be synonymous with. Testament to their success is this LP for the legendary Ninja Tune; The Yard Work Simulator. Nearly a dozen tracks of chilled, sampledelic, MPC driven dope jams that are the perfect soundtrack for a misspent youth in Berlin this Summer. In particular check the raggedy junkyard joint that is "Where Fuck Are My Hard Boiled Eggs" or the psychedelic urban soul jam that is the title track.
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Cat: ZEN 12469. Rel: 03 Nov 17
Techno
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Nothing Is What I Know (7:44)
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Do You Really Think Like That? (4:52)
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Continuez Mon Enfant Vous Serez Traite En Consequence (4:53)
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Gift (4:07)
Review: The seemingly unstoppable rise of Helena Hauff continues apace. After previously shining on Ninja Tune's Actress-helmed Werk Discs offshoot, the Hamburg-based DJ/producer has now graduated to the parent label. As usual, there's much to enjoy throughout, from the punchy drum machine percussion, tumbling synthesizer melodies and foreboding chords of opener "Nothing Is What I Know" and thrillingly intense, end-of-days techno jam "Do You Really Think Like That", to the lo-fi, intergalactic brilliance of closer "Gift". Perhaps most impressive, though, is "Continuez Mon Enfant Vous Serez Traite En Consequence", a thrillingly wonky trip into dark, acid-fired electronica. In a word: essential.
… Read more Played by: Mimi, Dmitry Distant, Ali Renault, Gareth Wild (EarToGround Records), Bloody Mary, Too Many Cars, FEMME
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