Okey dokey. A lazy sunday, bit of work, lazing about, listening to records. So, attempting to redeem myself after throwing a benny on here the other day, I bring you the return of the BBB record review 'club'.
B. Borrowed B. Begged B. Bought As you can see, my boycott of US records lasted around 24 hours. I am clearly a man of great principles, who never loses his head in the heat of an argument. ; ) There's alot of other good stuff around I see. But this is all I've managed to get my hands on. All new, and available in to buy in October. October Chart: 1. Juan Atkins "Fast Forward EP" New Religion 2. Clashing Egos "Aminjig Nebere - Joakims Afrobot Mix" LEA 3. Aardvark "Cult Copy Pt2" Rushhour 4. The Godson "Soul Edge EP Pt 2" Still Music 5. Heiroglyphic Being "" Axis 6. Matt Chester "Into The Fall EP" 11th Hour Clashing Egos feat. Minyeshu Kifle "Aminjig Nebere (I trusted you)" : Joakim's Afrobot Mix : Life Enhancing Audio Life enhancing audio indeed. Paris' hottest electronic man right now brings us yet another fine remix, this time for Belgian label LEA. The underlying 4/4 beat throughout the track takes you through a mid tempo journey of various influences: The quirkyness of YMO stlye melodies, through deep toms out of africa sprayed across some sections, to finally finishing up on the blissed out vibe of early 90's UK house. This must be at least his 4th record this year that is totally unmissable. And, if you missed it, don't forget his mix of Max Berlin's Elle & Moi, which I can only describe as a 'naughties' style version of the Frankie Knuckles classic "Your Love". I guess his stuff isn't everyone's bag, but it's definitely mine. Aardvarck : Cult Copy Pt 2 : w/Carl Craig Edit : Rushhour The follow up to last years pt.1 was worth the wait. As heavy as the first, this will undoubtly be getting alot of play all over the world on the tougher dancefloors. It's a perfect example of a good heavy club record. Not sure which side is who's, both sides based around a bassline sample that is really familiar, probably on a record I own and can't be arsed to look for. (I had a feeling it was Gino Soccio, but don't think so). Heavy intricate drum patterns make this a definite future dancefloor smash. The A side comes in tougher and has a much rawer feel. Littered with reverse edits, and other little tricks, it's probably the more 'instant' side. Side B could be Carl Craig's, the breaks kind of remind me of him, but if this is his version, it's a bit more polished and, in typical style goes slightly crazier towards the end. I'm leaning towards the A side at the moment, but my mind tends to change every 12 hours or so. Highly recommended. The Godson "Soul Edge EP Pt2 " Still Music Not bought this yet, but heard enough flicking through a friends promo copy to be able to recommend it. Review later. 3 tracks of the best detroit style house. Euro verdict? Check, Tip! etc : ) Heiroglyphic Being "From The Beginning To Eternity/From The Birdsongs for Amelie" Axis Mission 02 Good melodic deep abstract techno doesn't come along too often, which is why this release is one to savour. Jamal Moss goes Millsart style on the A, prompting me to almost wonder if this was a new alias for Mr Mills. All the same, this is like Millsart at it's very best. It really is art. However it's the flip that is catching my ear most. Reminds me very much of Baruka's "Raver Of The Lost Funk", not in sound so much, but the same abstract meandering structure that somehow creates beautiful melody and draws you in every time you listen. Very highly recomended again, it's pure art. Pure techno. ONE THING THOUGH. I haven't bought a copy yet (my mate lent me his), and it's f**ked. The pressing is so bad that it distorts, I don't think you could play this out and get away with it. Check before you buy, I hope they aren't all like this, as this is a record you'll be going back to in 10 years. Matt Chester : Into The Fall EP : 11th Hour Recordings More ace deep techno, this time from new UK label 11th Hour. A1 and B2 are the ones catching my ear. A1, "Defeat Me" is instantly emotional, melodic techno of the type championed on the early Red Planet records, or some Stacey Pullen productions. Upbeat, and pleasant on the ear, I can't imagine that many dancefloors would turn their back on this. Excellent stuff, and backed up with three other strong tracks on this EP. Other favourite of mine (B2), Blank Horizon, is what I call the classic UK techno sound. Think the deep beats of A.R.T or B12 etc, home listening electronics in that strong UK tradition. Good start from this label. Look forward to more for sure. Juan Atkins : Fast Forward EP : New Religion Can't really write a subjective review about this. But without going in to some mad sh*t like it's techno like it should be, blah blah blah, it's what I'm all about and all that rubbish, I'll just ask you to go buy one. 4 tracks, all ace, all slightly different style. but classic classic Juan Atkins. You might as well just buy it, it's out 18th October. If you don't like it, mail me, I'll personally a) tell you you have rubbish taste in techno, and b) mail you your money back. _________________________________________________________________ --------------------- End of message text -------------------- Is your business ready for the new era of accounting? http://www.ifrs.co.uk ---------------------------------------------------------------- This e-mail is sent by the above named in their individual, non-business capacity and is not on behalf of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP may monitor outgoing and incoming e-mails and other telecommunications on its e-mail and telecommunications systems. 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