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Following up on the experimental sounds of LP3 and LP4, RATATAT return to their core guitar-driven sound on Magnifique which was recorded over the course of four years in various studios in different locations including Jamaica (the country), upstate New York, Long Island, NY and their home studio in Brooklyn. The art for Magnifique includes a series of sketches drawn by Mast and Stroud during the recording sessions. What else can you expect on Magnifique: pedal steel guitar, the sound of a tiny 1940's guitar amp found in a thrift store in Guadalajara used on Intro,' a song named upon the discovery that the guys both had posters of a ' Countach' on their walls in junior high (the duo met in college), and a cover, their first ever, called I Will Return' by Springwater (aka Phil Cordell).
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The final part of the SchleiBen series brings the contrast of heavyweights for a special collaborative release featuring Colin Potter (Nurse With Wound), Alessio Natalizia (Walls/Not Waving) and Guido Zen (Brain Machine), backed up on the flp by a rising name, the (another) world ambience of Cass. Emotional Response completes the SchleiBen series, bringing together the legendary Colin Potter with two of Italy's best experimental / drone / industrial producers in Alessio Natalizia and Guido Zen for a one off special recording, plus again highlighting one last Dusseldorf affiiated project, with the Osnabruck based, beautiful ambient touches of producer Niklas Rehme-Schluter aka Cass. When the idea of the split series was born, one of the aims was to get producers who have worked with the label to come together and record special pieces. However, it was not until the fial release that this fially occurred and who better in which to do this. Having seen a number of reissues come out in the last 18 months - one of which on the distant relative label, Sacred Summits, Colin Potter has brought him in to the orbit of two
artists closely associated with Emotional Response in Mr Natalizia and Mr Zen. The assimilated Parts 1 and 2 provide a perfect marriage of methods. Percussion hinting at Industial and Techno is explored, while the constant Drone inflx and disintegration grab your attention, overlapping with rhythmic repetition deeper and deeper. To end is the ambience of Cass. Taken from the limited 'Hiding Place' cassette only album, the pieces here are the perfect completion. Found sounds, loops, piano, synthesis, all intertwine and overlap to bathe you in pause, a one last time call to stop and (un)listen.
- A1: Screaming In The Darkness
- A2: Dream Sequence
- A3: European Eyes
- A4: Shoot You Down
- A5: Sympathy
- A6: Time Slipping
- B1: Drummer Boy
- B2: Thundertunes
- B3: When Will We Learn
- B4: Mr X
- B5: Judgement Day
- C1: Searching For Heaven
- C2: The Visitor
- C3: Animal Crazy
- C4: Dream Sequence Ii
- C5: Two Shots
- D1: Dream Sequence (Peel 3/1980)
- D2: Shoot You Down (Peel 3/1980)
- D3: Sympathy (Peel 3/1980)
- D4: When Will We Learn (Peel 3/1980)
PAULINE MURRAY , LEGENDARY VOCALIST OF MUCH LOVED PUNK BAND PENETRATION.
GUEST MUSICIANS JOHN MAHER (BUZZCOCKS) and VINI REILLY (DURUTTI COLUMN).
PRODUCED BY THE GOD-LIKE MARTIN HANNETT.
ARTWORK BY PETER SAVILLE AND TREVOR KEY
LINER NOTES BY JON SAVAGE
The double vinyl edition also includes a bonus CD featuring instrumental versions of all the album tracks (a must for students of Hannett's unique production sound), along with alternate takes of key singles.
Les Disques du Crepuscule presents a deluxe remastered edition of Pauline Murray and the Invisible Girls, the debut album by post/punk icon Pauline Murray, produced by revered sonic architect Martin 'Zero' Hannett.
Recorded at the famous Strawberry Studios in July 1980, the album offered epic electronic pop written by Pauline and partner Robert Blamire and marked a radical departure from their shared past in pioneering punk band Penetration. 'This is sophistication,' enthused Paul Morley in NME. 'Lovely songs of anxiety, malaise and self-doubt.' According to Melody Maker the album was 'unquestionably a musical highpoint of this year or any other.'
As well producer/arrangers Martin Hannett and Steve Hopkins (aka the Invisible Girls), the album features a stellar cast of guest musicians including John Maher (Buzzcocks) and Vini Reilly (Durutti Column). Indeed Pauline Murray and the Invisible Girls presents almost a Factory record, exquisitely sleeved by Peter Saville and Trevor Key. Stand-out tracks include the popular singles Dream Sequence and Mr X, with the newly remastered Hannett tracks now augmented on CD by a wealth of bonus material including non-album singles, live recordings (from tours in 1980 and 1981) and a John Peel session (1980). The liner note is by Jon Savage.
'It's a bit of a missing link album,' says Pauline today. 'Written and recorded after punk, but before Martin Rushent and the Human League made airy pop respectable again. We chose the other Martin in 1980 because we wanted the incredible sounds he achieved for Joy Division and Magazine. Thundertunes, basically.'
Sheffield born, London based producer Mella Dee fronts up the 7th Manucci's Mistress EP. A dark techno/house/bass 2 tracker with a remix from Will Berridge.
The second of the Decadub vinyl-only releases dedicates three of its four sides to a volley of woozy and twisted footwork from most of the key members of Chicago's Teklife crew. Side One starts with DJ Rashad and Gant Man's squiggly 303 banger 'Acid Life' and moves onto Taso & Djunya's Darwinian banger 'Only The Strong Will Survive'. Side Two descends into DJ Spinn's bombastic 'All My Teklife' and then Earl, Rashad & Taye's 'Bombaklot' which takes Hyperdub full circle with a yardcore bomb like a 2014 upgrade of the label's early days. Side Three leads with DJ Earl's immaculate diva vocal cut-up of 'I'm Gonna Get You', then moves on into DJ Taye's fizzling R&B jam 'Get Em Up' and the stone cold, warped humour of 'Icemaster' by Heavee. On the fourth and final side, Tokyo-based ally Quarta330 returns to craft 'Hanabi', an epic, uptempo synthesiser jam. Young gun Champion follows with 'Power Cut', its minimal, energetic and militant kicks and bass molded with cowbell and lots of tight edits, before dropping some neat keys and a warping bassline two thirds in. Ikonika finishes things off with the solemn march of 'Tug Zone', opening slow but building in flickering high hats and gaseous cymbals into a track which could have emanated from Battlestar Galactica.
Slim Smith is high on the list of great singers that came out of Jamaica.
Although Jamaica was bursting with musical talent, few could match his soulful and heartfelt style.
Sadly he had a very short career but he produced a catalogue of music that still stands the test of time ,like all the great artists his story carries through the songs he left behind.
We have compiled some of his finest moments from his period working alongside the Hit Maker from Jamaica producer Bunny Lee...
A great set of tunes that we hope will keep his memory alive
Keep the Light Shining.....Respect
Spending a night listening to the same music over and over again most-likely isn't a source of joy. To prevent this particular scenario the group of DJs and producers of the Audiolith cosmos decided to delve into new musical realms. Thus the project 'Stiff Little Spinners' was born, uniting the diversity of Techno and House, to create a sampler which shall display this certain diversity. The sampler's prelude, a soft song named 'Pendelverkehr Ab Ostkreuz", is contributed by Rampue and shines a completely new light on him. Soulful vocals and an almost dreamy sound - just the right thing to continue where one hasn't really left off at night. Rampue is followed by Kalipo, the new solo project by Frittenbude's producer Jakob Häglsperger. With his song 'Time Will Tell' he creates a diversified, propelling piece of music, which never happens to get boring - instead constantly maintaining its thrills. The third track originates from Mendoza, who delivers the sampler's peak experience for those very special moments at a club with his hybrid of Garage and House, 'Hugo". The whole compilation is rounded off by Krinks' 'Better Than That' and Gimmix' 'Fenja' - two atmospheric tracks with beautiful background vocals, which convey the feeling to simply close one's eyes and float away from one's daily hustle. But that's not all there is to it - in the end the Stiff Little Spinners still remain hungry and thirst for more. Thus it is to be expected that Audiolith will present quite some more releases and events under the banner of Stiff Little Spinners.
Nach der Veröffentlichung seines hochgelobten Longplayers MANTASY KOMCD100 / KOM250) im letzten Jahr konnte KOMPAKT-Boss MICHAEL MAYER einige seiner
Lieblingskünstler dazu verpflichten, das Album-Material nach ihrem Gusto neu zu bearbeiten. MANTASY REMIXE 2, der mittlere Teil der Trilogie, präsentiert nun großartige Remixe der versierten Produzenten AGORIA, ROBAG WRUHME und WILL
SAUL & OCTOBER, die die Abenteuerlust der Originale kongenial weiterschreiben.
- A1: Flying Lotus - Anties Harp
- A2: Nick Drake - Three Hours
- A3: Terry Callier - You're Gonna Miss Your Candyman
- B1: The Freedom Sounds Feat Wayne Henderson - Behold The Day
- B2: Shuggie Otis - Aht Uh Mi Hed
- B3: Thom Yorke - Black Swan
- B4: The Cinematic Orchestra - Restaurant
- B5: Steve Reich - Electric Counterpoint
- C1: Bjork - Joga
- C2: Imogen Heap - Cumulus
- C3: Songstress - Sea Line Woman
- D1: Sebastian Tellier - La Ritournelle
- D2: Burial - Dog Shelter
- D3: Burt Bacharach - South American Getaway
- D4: The Cinematic Orchestra Ft Fontella Bass - Talking About Freedom
- D5: Will Self - The Happy Detective Part 3
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FORMAT: DOUBLE 180 GRAM HEAVY WEIGHT VIRGIN VINYL PRESSINGS INCLUDES MIX CD AND HIGH QUALITY COVER ART PRINT
LIMITED EDITION 1000 COPIES WORLDWIDE
This classic late night tales release is now finally available on heavy weight double vinyl, released back in 2010 this edition has gone on to become one of the most successful albums in the series 12 year history, cut using the unique 'half speed' mastering technique's and pressed on virgin 180 gram vinyl this is the ultimate audiophile format, each beautifully pressed disc is housed in a special anti static inner sleeve and comes with a special 30cm cover art print and the package also includes the original CD mixed disc and 12 page booklet.
CD UNMIXED TRACKS (FULL REMASTERED VERSIONS)
- A1: Signe" (Eric Clapton) - 3:13
- A2: Before You Accuse Me" (Ellas Mcdaniel) - 3:36
- A3: Hey Hey" (Big Bill Broonzy) - 3:24
- A4: Tears In Heaven" (Clapton, Will Jennings) - 4:34
- B1: Lonely Stranger" (Clapton) - 5:28
- B2: Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out" (Jimmy Cox)
- B3: Layla" (Clapton, Jim Gordon) - 4:46
- B4: Running On Faith" (Jerry Lynn Williams) - 6:35
- C1: Walkin' Blues" (Robert Johnson) - 3:37
- C2: Alberta" (Traditional) - 3:42
- C3: San Francisco Bay Blues" (Jesse Fuller) - 3:23
- D1: Malted Milk" (Robert Johnson) - 3:36
- D2: Old Love" (Clapton, Robert Cray) - 7:53
- D3: Rollin' & Tumblin'" (Muddy Waters) - 4:10
- A1: Jay Dee - Beej-N-Dem (Part 2 - Feat Beej)
- A2: Pete Rock - Give It Y'all (Feat Roc Marciano & Trife)
- A3: Marley Marl - What Ruling Means (Feat Kevin Brown & Grap Luva)
- B1: Dj Jazzy Jeff - Are You Ready? (Feat Slum Village)
- B2: Madlib The Beat Konducta - Blow The Horns On 'Em (Feat Guilty Simpson)
- B3: Pete Rock - To My Advantage (Feat Nature)
- C1: King Britt - Superstar (Feat Ivana Santilli)
- C2: Will I Am - Lay Me Down (Feat Terry Dexter)
- C3: Dj Spinna - Surely
- D1: Larry Gold - Loving You (Feat Carol Riddick)
- D2: Dj Jazzy Jeff - We Live In Philly (Feat Jill Scott)
- D3: Dj Spinna - Rock (Unplugged)
first copies in green vinyl
Black Dot duo returns to Kri Records with six tracks ranging from EBM club domination to electro after-hours relaxation. Duo's signature futuristic melancholia on Lust EP is laced with melodic synth lines, a haunting Slavic vocal, and spiced with club-ready remixes by Innershades and Charlie.
Both CDG Rouge tracks feature duo's trademark mesmerizing electro mood that works both, on the dancefloor and the Autobahn. The darkly playful atmosphere and lyrics might evoke a memory of early Miss Kittin and The Hacker collaborations. The Innershades remix sees the Belgian producer at his top New Beat game, while Charlie reworked the sleazy No Harm Lust into a leather ripper. AI Climax is a self-explanatory EBM club stomper, while What Will It Be Boy rounds the release with a cheeky nod to the 80s.
Christian Kroupa & Le Chocolat Noir (Black Dot) return to Kri 3 years after their debut, picking up the thread where it all began. Since their first release, and outings on Mechatronica and Italo Moderni in between, the duo continues to refine their stripped, nocturnal electro sound— sharp, eclectic, and built for late hours.
Perro Bueno is back with a sixth volume of edits that will only heighten his reputation in underground circles. Side A's 'BLRF' brings big but raw jazz-funk energy thanks to the blazing horn and that unmistakable Bueno swing. Flip it over, and 'NFSA' unearths a long-lost Afro groove that has been lovingly reimagined with deep respect for its roots and a sharp ear for the dancefloor. The art here is merging crate-digger nostalgia with fresh club energy that cuts through contemporary dance floors. Bueno's groove is also a defining factor and unstoppable as ever as his edit story keeps on rolling and keeps it thrilling.
Lex Wolf will be a familiar name to those who like leftfield edits and trippy disco sounds, following great outings on the likes of Razor-N-Tape. Here, the producer kicks off new label Changes with four cuts of passionate and throbbing pumps. 'Rhythm Papi' has elastic drums and fat bass with erotic vocal whispers, and 'Everybody' taps into classic sampling with jacked-up house drums and sparkling arps. 'Fall Into A Trance' has old school horns and a steamy energy with yet another bold, potent bassline, while 'Keep Playin' is a bouncy sound with panning melodies and vocoder vocals that blend the past with the future. These are full-flavour sounds packed with character.




















