Review: Shur-i-Khan's new album Points of Focus is inspired by chill-out mixtapes of the '90s, such as KLF's Chill Out album and Aphex Twin's Selected Ambient Works. Featuring unreleased material recorded over a 15 year period, the UK deep house veteran showcases various sonic departures not usually affiliated with his usual output. From the moody and introspective beats of opener "Hollow", to the beachside balearic chill of "Eine Kleine Loungemusak" to the glassy-eyed and bittersweet sunset breaks of "Words To Say" and the deeply minimal mood music of "Slumber State" - this could well be some of Tom Szirtes' finest work.
Review: UK house veteran Tom Szirtes aka Shur-i-kan shows his signature love of jazz on "Afrodisiac Intro". There, squealing jazz chords unfold over hyperactive breaks until it gets to a point where the sax squalls morph into the sound of a woman in the throes of an orgasm. Szirtes performs some more sonic alchemy on "The Fly"; the central melody line sounds like a buzzing insect, which then changes into a humming bassline before giving way to an insistent, acid-soaked groove. He returns to a more typical Shur - I- kan approach on "In the Groove" and "Cats on Crack", where clipped beats, low slung grooves and rich disco samples prevail.
We use cookies to personalise content and ads, to provide social media features and to analyse our traffic. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners who may combine it with other information that you've provided to them or that they've collected from your use of their services.