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La Vie
La Vie - (6:42) 112 BPM
Samina - (3:36) 100 BPM
J'adore - (4:46) 103 BPM
Sitarhara - (7:52) 100 BPM
Sprechen Sie Africanish - (4:28) 120 BPM
Courtesy - (6:12) 120 BPM
Gui Tabu - (5:24) 112 BPM
Drummer - (5:58) 120 BPM
Just A Dream - (6:44) 115 BPM
Jatak - (8:08) 115 BPM
Foundation - (6:20) 116 BPM Hot
Infinity - (3:58) 105 BPM
Review: Danish producer Mads Dalholt is perhaps best known as one-half of Dalholt & Langkilde, whose 2015 album 'Sur Plus' is regarded as something of a classic in Balearic and downtempo circles. Now he comes with his first solo album and shows that he hasn't lost his touch, as he serves up 12 tracks that are laidback without ever getting boring, and mellow without ever getting overly polite or twee. 'Sitarhara' is a particular highlight to these ears with its hazy, subcontinental feel, while elsewhere 'Gui Tabu' evidences Latin influences and cuts like 'Drummer' and 'Jatak' look to African music for inspiration. It all adds up 1 hour 11 minutes of chilled listening that's well worth investigating even if downtempo vibes aren't usually where you're at.
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ZZZCD 0304A
26 Mar 24
Hope LP Extended Edition
Humanity - (4:30) 126 BPM
Nowhere To Run - (5:16) 91 BPM
Lost Souls - (3:12) 127 BPM
Hope - (7:12) 77 BPM
The Chase [Sunsets] - (2:01) 77 BPM
Ghosts - (5:20) 125 BPM
Home [Earth] - (2:47) 95 BPM
Nowhere To Hide - (3:26) 70 BPM
The Chase - (6:16) 134 BPM
Ghosts [Shadows] - (4:32) 124 BPM
The Last Sail [Goodbye] - (4:10) 76 BPM
Review: Vince Watson's newest album, Hope - the Extended Edition, goes on to say that it marks a departure from his recent house and techno ventures, offering 11 new versions of the LP originally commissioned for The New York Times' Outlaw Ocean series in 2018. Not bad eh. Featuring never-before-heard variations and instrumentals, this release stands as one of Watson's most accomplished musical endeavors yet. With a predominant focus on piano and strings that seamlessly blend neo-classical and electronic elements, Hope turns in some seriously heavenly orchestration and programming. The album's underlying message of unity and hope resonates even more strongly now, making it a poignant and timely addition to Watson's repertoire.
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ESOL 024
15 Mar 24
Three
Loved - (4:03) 82 BPM
Gliding Through Everything - (4:08) 71 BPM
Storm Crystals - (6:40) 75 BPM
Daydream Repeat - (6:08) 64 BPM Hot
Skater - (4:15) 80 BPM
31 Bloom - (5:52) 64 BPM
So Blue - (5:29) 79 BPM
Three Drums - (8:15) 92 BPM
Review: Kieran Hebden, better known by his moniker Four Tet, has graced us with his first full-length album in nearly three years. "Three," released on his own Text Records imprint, is a meticulously crafted exploration of sound, weaving together elements of electronica, downtempo, and folktronica influences. The album strikes a balance between organic and electronic textures. Tracks like "Loved" showcase Hebden's signature ability to manipulate found sounds and samples, creating a shimmering sonic tapestry. "Gliding Through Everything" leans more towards the downtempo side, with its gentle piano chords and woozy atmosphere. However, Four Tet doesn't shy away from exploring the electronic realm. Tracks like "Daydream Repeat" feature driving uptempo rhythms intertwined with ethereal piano melodies, showcasing his talent for building tension and release. "Storm Crystals" injects a dose of ambient energy, while "Skater" leans into playful, almost chiptune-like melodies. The closing track, "Three Drums" (another pre-release single), brings back the energy with its pulsating bassline and infectious groove. Not to miss!
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TEXT 056D
15 Mar 24
La Estrella
Too Much - (4:08) 110 BPM
Nunca Jamas - (5:53) 100 BPM
Looking To Your Soul - (6:37) 55 BPM
Sequential Love - (4:37) 114 BPM
Like A Storm In A Perfect Day - (4:56) 60 BPM
You & Me - (6:52) 60 BPM
Extraordinarylove (Fast version) - (5:31) 110 BPM Hot
La Estrella - (4:28) 90 BPM
Played by: Rayko, FRAN DEEPER
Review: Rayko teams up once more with Elena Hikari to deliver the pair's second joint long-player, following on the heels of 2023's 'Tu Alma Y La Mia'. But while that first album was good, this one's exceptional! Cinematic, cosmic opener 'Too Much' sets the tone but it's the second track, 'Nunca James', that really hits you in the face: it's a slow-burning monster, with Hikari's haunting vocal earning it a place in the box marked "truly sublime". 'Looking To Edge' is another BIG track that probably needs to be heard on a 4am dancefloor to be truly appreciated; after that you get four more cuts that blur the lines between cosmic/Italo disco, Balearica, coldwave, house and pop (including a new version of 'Extraordinarylove' from the first album) before the title track, another deep, slo-mo chugger, plays us out in very fine style. Excellent work!
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RW 238
18 Mar 24
Live At Can Rudayla, Ibiza
Pool Side Part 1 - (4:19) 79 BPM
Pool Side Part 2 - (5:32) 84 BPM
Pool Side Part 3 - (5:49) 89 BPM
Pool Side Part 4 - (7:11) 73 BPM
Dining Table Grooves - (10:46) 127 BPM
Sunset Part 1 - (3:11) 134 BPM
Sunset Part 2 - (6:52) 129 BPM Hot
Review: Some artists sit on their albums forever, tinkering around the edges of 'em for years. And then there are the likes of Greg Foat, who's released no fewer than 19 long-players, either solo or in collaboration with various others, since - wait for it - 2017, mostly on Athens Of The North. This latest offering, though, is his fourth for Blue Crystal and is a live set that showcases his eclectic style perfectly, ranging as it does from the near-ambient synth doodlings of 'Pool Side' parts 1, 2 and 4, to futuristic jazz excursions ('Pool Side Pt 3'), experiments in deep, acidic house ('Dining Table Grooves') and lush jazz-funk ('Sunset Part 2'). And if you like what you hear, suffice to say there's plenty more where that came from!
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BCRLP 05
15 Mar 24
Upside Down Melted Chair
How's This For A Vague Song Title - (5:04) 64 BPM Hot
Lullaby 2.0 - (3:19) 120 BPM
Upside Down Melted Chair - (5:55) 67 BPM
Why Does That Chord Play When I Bounce - (3:21) 122 BPM
Sakura - (5:09) 121 BPM
Your Face Melts - (3:35) 129 BPM
Review: Manchester-based Loz Goddard returns to the spotlight in celebration of Dirt Crew Recordings 20th anniversary (Dirt Crew Recordings - 20 years? No way!). It marks a comeback for the producer after a notable debut collaboration with Harry Wolfman in 2016. Known for his unique blend of electronica, deep soundscapes and lush and organic deep house, Goddard has graced labels like Oath, Razor N Tape and Church on his musical journey, presenting here for DT a captivating mini-album featuring beautifully crafted ambient and electronica pieces alongside three energetic tracks. Inspired by a night at the White Hotel in Salford watching Skee Mask, Goddard goes deep on six compositions, offering listeners a journey through a new age sound of house to prick the ears of Legowelt fans for sure. Big ups Loz!
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DIRT 150
22 Mar 24
Retroscope 02
Various
Jakobin - "See Me Through" (Das Komplex remix) - (6:29) 118 BPM
Ken Hayakawa & Lee Stevens - "If You" (Rosa Red remix) - (5:17) 130 BPM
Lee Stevens & LeSale - "LuvSick" (Tomasz Guiddo Disco remake) - (4:53) 122 BPM
Burnin Tears - "Permanent Midnite" (feat Georges Perin - Lee Stevens & Local Suicide remix) - (5:19) 111 BPM
Burnin Tears - "Permanent Midnite" (feat Georges Perin - Local Suicide remix) - (4:35) 108 BPM
Review: Two years ago, Luv Shack celebrated turning ten with the release of 'Retroscope', a killer collection of reworks of classic cuts from the catalogue. This sequel repeats the formula, delivering five more fresh revisions of Luv Shack classics. Polish cosmic disco superhero Das Komplex steps up first with a typically trippy, dubbed-flecked nu-disco take on Jakobin's 'See Me Through', before Rosa Red reaches for psychedelic TB-303 lines and hot-stepping beats on a pitched-up revision of 'If You' by Ken Hayakawa and Lee Stevens. The latter's LeSale hook-up 'LuvSick' is then re-imagined as a dark Italo throbber by Tomasz Guiddo. To round things off, Stevens joins forces with Local Suicide on an Italo-meets-deep synth-pop revision of Burnin' Tears' 'Permanent Midnite' before Local Suicide delivers a moodier and sleazier solo take on the same track.
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LUV 045
22 Mar 24
Ancestarians
Ancestarians (Physical mix) - (7:17) 110 BPM Hot
Ancestarians (Spiritual mix) - (4:53) 143 BPM
Champagne Kiddie Pool (original mix) - (6:23) 114 BPM
Sandbox Fossils (original mix) - (6:46) 116 BPM
Review: Producer Blair French makes an impressive debut on MotorCity Wine Recordings with his "Ancestarians" EP. The release finds him adeptly bridging the worlds of soulful Detroit deep house and laidback Balearic grooves, carving out a distinct musical identity. The Physical Mix of the title track lays down a midtempo, jazzy groove primed for the dancefloor, infusing pan-African rhythms and a rich interplay of live instruments. In contrast, the Spiritual Mix ventures into more atmospheric, ambient realms, highlighting French's varied musical influences. Kicking off with a vibrant bounce, "Champagne Kiddie Pool" melds bright cavaquinho tones with an infectious dembow-inflected groove, conjuring up a summertime beach vibe. The EP's closing cut "Sandbox Fossils" ratchets up the energy level with its dynamic drum programming, shimmering keys and a standout bassline performance.
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MCWR 017
22 Mar 24
000 Baby W (Om Unit Remix)
000 BABY - (6:36) 109 BPM Hot
OOO Baby (Om Unit remix) - (6:14) 135 BPM
Review: Chinese producer Mr Ho impresses muchly with this release on his own Klasse Wrecks label. '000 Baby' in its Original form is a delightfully diverse concoction that blends ethereal synths, a haunting, lilting female vocal, drums that nod to early 90s street soul, Rastaman shouts, a big fat bassline and, as we get into the second half, lots of pleasing acid squelch. As if that wasn't enough Bristol boy Jim Coles, better known as Om Unit, then gives the track a deep drum & bass makeover that's enough to get the hairs on the back of your neck standing up and no mistake, guv'nor. Top drawer bizniss for sure.
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WRECKS 048
25 Mar 24
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