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FORCED EXPOSURE STORE UPDATE
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NEW RELEASES FOR THE WEEK OF 11/17/2008
first section features releases in stock now and ready to be shipped as of MON 11/17/2008
second section features forthcoming releases; release dates are given for reference, but can be approximate, depending on the label
please use catalog numbers (listed after the format in the descriptions) when ordering
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OKPARA, RAY: Frozen On Yellow Ice 12" (AREA 006EP)
Area Remote is the new offshoot of the Remote Area label, focusing on one-sided collaborations or one day spin-offs. Nigerian/German Ray Okpara, with previous releases and remixes on Amused Records, 8Bit, Get Physical, Oslo, etc., strikes with an ultra sci-fi funky house tune that grooves away with a constant bass line and congas. The triplet synth and weird vocals make it the ultimate trippy house track. Listen carefully to the distorted cowbell near the end -- it's wicked stuff.
$8.99 UPC: N/A ELECTRONIC
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VA: Rabimmel With A Vengeance 12" (AREAL 050EP)
Areal presents the third various artists release on the label in the spirit of the drawing by Idris Geog Said, Rabimmel Rabammel. "Rabum Bum Bum" is the original version (a German children's song for St. Martin's Day on which children walk in processions with self-made lanterns in the evening). DJ Koze walks around with his lantern, lighting his lantern in return, with Ada and Basteroid.
$8.39 UPC: 880319314513 ELECTRONIC
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UMEK: Intense Emotion EP 12" (AM 034EP)
DJ, producer and lord of the Slovenian underground, Umek presents three exclusive tracks full of funk, attitude and substance. The title track is a bouncing bomb that relies on synth stabs to flavor a delicious concoction of tight beats and refined bass lines. With a drier, minimal approach, "Take A Look" burns brightly with its careful fills, effects and tripped-out synths. "Dialogue Occurs" is a tough techy cut that rolls with bass-heaviness.
$8.39 UPC: 827170243767 ELECTRONIC
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VA: The Bombay Connection: Funk From Bollywood Action Thrillers 2LP (BC 001LP)
...1977-1984, Vol. 1. Repressed on vinyl! Double LP version. Incredible heavy-duty gatefold packaging, with individual printed inner sleeves. As deluxe as it gets in the world of vinyl showmanship.
$20.99 EAN: 4011760652015 WORLD
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VA: Bombshell Baby of Bombay: Bouncin' Nightclub Grooves 2LP (BC 002LP)
...from Bollywood Films 1959-1972, Vol. 2. Double LP version. Deluxe gatefold, as w/ the first volume.
$20.99 EAN: 4011760653012 WORLD
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ZANDER VT: Get Up 12" (BPC 183EP)
Zander VT deliver one of the best house 12"s of the year. Rather than Motor City, you can expect pumping bass lines, hypnotic bongos and vocal samples that will make you scream for more. "Get Up" has already caused a serious sensation within the DJ-elite, and when the vocals and groove set in, you don't have a choice. "Get Down" takes it a bit deeper, perfect for the morning, when you might easily dance to this for another eight hours.
$8.39 UPC: 880319320415 ELECTRONIC
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MODESELEKTOR: Happy Birthday! Remixed #2 12" (BPC 184EP)
Presenting part two in Modeselektor's Happy Birthday! remix series. "The Black Block" was a sure shot in every Modeselektor live show, so included is a very special live-edit, newly arranged. The Rustie remix is dubstep/grime with mean bass lines that shake your body all through and back again. Marcel Dettmann's remix is tough and uncompromising, while the Byetone remix takes it all up a notch further, pulling no punches on the dancefloor.
$8.39 UPC: 880319331015 ELECTRONIC
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RIZ MC: Radar 12" (CRM 046EP)
Crosstown Rebels is proud to present Radar from Riz MC. "Radar" is a monster of a tune, built from an infectious riff. Simultaneously ballsy and classy, it's a bold musical creation with biting lyrics and an intense sound. "People Like People" is another flurry of jabs at modern life over more minimal, edgy, and addictive beats. The package includes a twisted, sexy techno monster from Loco Dice, caned by everyone from Sasha and Tiefschwarz through to Radio Slave and Luciano.
$8.39 UPC: 880319328411 ELECTRONIC
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ROBERTS, JOHN: Hesitate 12" (DIAL 042EP)
A new star shines bright over the Dial deephouse dancefloor: John Roberts. His music is meticulous and loose, evocative and innovative and it will move the heavenly dancefloor at the same time. As John Roberts moved from NYC to Berlin in 2008, he already performed his incredible live set at the Golden Pudel Club and Panorama Bar to showcase his forthcoming releases on Circus Company, Feel Music and Dial Records. A-w-e-s-o-m-e!
$8.39 UPC: 880319310010 ELECTRONIC
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LAWRENCE: Miles 12" (DIAL 043EP)
Dial's favorite DJ Jus-Ed played "Miles" on his Underground Quality radio show and he realized, Lawrence: this guy is real house. After his second album under the Sten moniker The Essence, Lawrence is back with a reduced mover. "Miles" is deep house for lovers, simple and classic. "Icicled Dance" on the B-side, plus a beatless "Miles" tool, make this 12" a heavenly dream.
$8.39 UPC: 880319310119 ELECTRONIC
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TIGERSKIN: Bordeaux/Platin 12" (DIRT 029EP)
Tigerskin follows up his massive hit record Peter's Secret Weapon with this exciting 12", Bordeaux. It's a genre-breaking deep tech-house mover with a great vocal and spacious analog sound excursions. The other side is "Platin," a minimal track as only Alex Krüger can make 'em -- sheer power, with a magical breakdown in the middle that will have the crowds screaming for more.
$8.39 UPC: 827170262768 ELECTRONIC
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SAN, SEBASTIEN: Jupiter/Juno EP 12" (ECHOCOL 004EP)
This is the fourth release on Echocord Colour, produced by France's Sebastien San. Sebastien has previously released on Planet E, Rush Hour and Gigolo. He grew up to the sound of Kraftwerk, Giorgio Moroder, Prince and Serge Gainsborg and Detroit techno and Chicago house had a big impact on him. Sebastien has worked with Kirk Degiorgio, Kevin Saunderson and Fabrice Lig. These two Detroitish tracks fit perfectly on the dancefloor, for fans of Carl Craig, Omar S. and Dopplereffekt. Initial copies on purple vinyl.
$8.39 UPC: 880319336911 ELECTRONIC
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WAREIKA: Belonging 12" (ESK 502365)
After their debut on Eskimo with their cover of "Riders On The Storm," Wareika -- from Connaisseur fame -- are back for more. With Belonging, they offer us a slice of brilliant deep, deeep, deeeep house, in true Theo Parrish-style. Get ready to be blown away by this amazing piece of music.
$8.39 EAN: 5414165023654 ELECTRONIC
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FM3: Buddha Machine I - Black Soundbox (BUDDHA01-BLACK)
This is the original Buddha Machine, first released to worldwide acclaim in 2005. Now available with barcodes and available to order by color choice: Black, Blue, Green, Orange, Pink, Red & White. The all-new, all exciting Buddha Machine II (aka 2.0, with nine new loops, 3 new colors) is also being released in Nov. 2008, but don't forget the original! FM3 present the Buddha Machine, a unique "soundbox" from China which is causing sensation worldwide. The Buddha Machine is a small musical loop player, built kind of like a little AM radio -- but without all the nonsense. Total genius from out of nowhere, it comes with an integrated speaker, a volume control, a mini jack-out and a switch to choose between nine different loops which are stored on a small chip and can be directly played by this mini soundsystem. A totally dazzling item which causes jaw-dropping delight everywhere -- Alan Bishop bought twenty-four of these on sight, Brian Eno bought eight (how's that for apocalyptical math?). FM3 are a duo of Christiaan Virant and Chinese keyboardist and computer musician Zhang Jian who create loop-based ambient electronic music. Based in Beijing, they came upon a small box used at Buddhist temples to chant or play prayers. Explains Virant: "...there are a number of different explanations of why they invented this box in China. Some people say it's because modern people are too lazy to go to the temples to say the chants to the Buddha like they used to, so they invented this small machine to do it for them." FM3 gave it a name and began manufacturing it in 2005. In two years, they sold nearly 50,000 of them. The Buddha Machine is not an iPod. It's not loaded with features. It's simply a small plastic box -- available in an assortment of colors -- that plays nine different loops. The possibilities of how you listen to it, however, are infinite. [Please note that the original Buddha Machine comes packaged with 2 double AA batteries, for now; this will be discontinued in the near future.]
$16.99 UPC: 718122859917 ELECTRONIC
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FM3: Buddha Machine I - Blue Soundbox (BUDDHA01-BLUE)
Blue colored Buddha Machine.
$16.99 UPC: 718122860517 ELECTRONIC
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FM3: Buddha Machine I - Green Soundbox (BUDDHA01-GREEN)
Green colored Buddha Machine.
$16.99 UPC: 718122860210 ELECTRONIC
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FM3: Buddha Machine I - Orange Soundbox (BUDDHA01-ORANGE)
Orange colored Buddha Machine.
$16.99 UPC: 718122860111 ELECTRONIC
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FM3: Buddha Machine I - Pink Soundbox (BUDDHA01-PINK)
Pink colored Buddha Machine.
$16.99 UPC: 718122860319 ELECTRONIC
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FM3: Buddha Machine I - Red Soundbox (BUDDHA01-RED)
Red colored Buddha Machine.
$16.99 UPC: 718122860012 ELECTRONIC
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FM3: Buddha Machine I - White Soundbox (BUDDHA01-WHITE)
White colored Buddha Machine.
$16.99 UPC: 718122860418 ELECTRONIC
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Introducing the long-awaited all NEW Buddha Machine 2.0! Available in 3 colors, nine new loops, the addition of pitch control!
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FM3: Buddha Machine II - Brown Soundbox (BUDDHA02-BROWN)
The Beijing-based duo FM3 is back with an all-new version of their wildly successful 2005 release, the Buddha Machine. Introducing Buddha Machine 2.0: 9 new loops. 3 new colors. Pitch bend. Blurring the line between music box and musical instrument, the Buddha Machine 2.0 is an interactive album that lets users customize the listening experience. Drop the pitch and the music ebbs in a low ambient drone. Boost the speed and suddenly its alive with melody. Add a few more machines, set them at different speeds and you have an evolving audio perfume. Plug it into a mixer, add some beats or vocals or guitar... FM3 won't mind. In fact, they encourage people to use the Buddha Machine as inspiration. Since its release in 2005, the original Buddha Machine has sold more than 50,000 units worldwide and has won praise from artists as diverse as Daft Punk, Gorillaz, Low, Monolake, Sunn O))), Blixa Bargeld and Mike Patton. Legendary producer Brian Eno was the first customer for the original Buddha Machine and nearly 3 years later told FM3 he still "cherishes" his purchase! Similar in shape and design to the original Buddha Machine, but boasting more robust construction and improved sound quality, the 2.0 comes in three colors: burgundy, grey and brown. For those who haven't experienced the pleasure of the original, the Buddha Machine is essentially a small plastic box that plays ambient loops. The loops repeat endlessly until the "track" is switched or the two AA batteries (not included) run out. The machine has its own built-in speaker and there is also a headphone jack for a more personal experience. But the charm of the device isn't nearly as specific: the Buddha Machine has a calming presence in today's fast-paced world. Its charm mixes with FM3's innovative music to provide the owner with an experience that is hard to define. Essentially, it's a box with a life, a tool for living, and to many, it's a friend. Founded in 1999 by Christiaan Virant and Zhang Jian, FM3 are considered pioneers of electronic music in China. Inspired by Buddhist prayer boxes found at temples around Asia, the duo released the original Buddha Machine in April 2005, winning acclaim in publications including BoingBoing.net, The New York Times and Arthur magazine.
$16.99 UPC: 718122860715 ELECTRONIC
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FM3: Buddha Machine II - Burgundy Soundbox (BUDDHA02-BURG)
Burgundy-colored Buddha Machine. Introducing Buddha Machine 2.0 -- nine new loops. 3 new colors. Pitch bend.
$16.99 UPC: 718122860814 ELECTRONIC
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FM3: Buddha Machine II - Grey Soundbox (BUDDHA02-GREY)
Grey-colored Buddha Machine. Introducing Buddha Machine 2.0 -- nine new loops. 3 new colors. Pitch bend.
$16.99 UPC: 718122860616 ELECTRONIC
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BOOKA SHADE: Sweet Lies 12" (GPM 101EP)
Booka Shade presents Sweet Lies -- the third single to be taken from their album The Sun & The Neon Light. Booka Shade's "Easy Way Out" mix is filled with soaring melodies and deep synth textures. Patrice Bäumel's remix aims for the dancefloor, but also celebrates the song-form at the heart of "Sweet Lies." Matthias Tanzmann offers a tough, percussive techno re-work, and Booka Shade's "Bitter Truth" mix is a darker reimagining of the track.
$8.99 UPC: 844216010107 ELECTRONIC
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PRONSATO, BRUNO: Nobody Calls 12" (HELLO 013EP)
Following Bruno Pronsato's Why Can't We Be Like Us is another timeless pearl on Hello? Repeat. On the title track, Bruno worked with his very good friend Caro (aka Randy Jones), and together they delivered a truly magical vocal track. On the flip side, you'll find a fairly dirty track called "Where'd You Learn To Kiss That Way." Again, Bruno manages to create a record with a very unique atmosphere.
$8.39 UPC: 827170246867 ELECTRONIC
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KING MIDAS SOUND: Cool Out EP 12" (HDB 014EP)
King Midas Sound is Kevin "The Bug" Martin and the angelically-voiced Roger Robinson. While Martin takes a more blissed-out approach with the full-length, the King Midas Sound is 21st century jilted lover's rock. Also featuring two previews of the full-length in the form of remixes. Dabyre's "One Ting" laces his funk with shrill shards of early Detroit techno, while Flying Lotus treats "Lost" with a suicidal Japanese monologue and dysfunctional bleeps and crunches. Another tale of the unexpected from Hyperdub.
$7.79 UPC: 823566482925 ELECTRONIC
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DEEPGROOVE & JAMIE ANDERSON: Ghost Train 12" (KLANG 138EP)
UK DJs Lee Pattison and Grayson Shipley aka Deepgroove & Jamie Anderson want to party with you. Ghost Train is the perfect soundtrack for those who like it dirty, loud and wild. Even if the crowd tries hard to resist, this record's intransigent sound will turn them into a mad dancefloor-mob. Without any warnings, a straight punch in the face.
$8.39 UPC: 880319335419 ELECTRONIC
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GEOFFROY & KOLOMBO PRES. MUGWUMP: Meditation EP 12" (KOM 182EP)
Mugguomp was an Algonquian word meaning "person of importance" or "war leader." Charles Anderson Dana, editor of the now-defunct New York Sun, gave the Mugwumps their political moniker, often portrayed as "fence-sitters," with part of their body on the side of the Democrats and the other on the side of the Republicans. However, Geoffroy & Kolombo refer to William Burroughs' drug-induced reptile weirdos from Naked Lunch. Mugwump's music is fat, warm & sexy -- classic house with new magic tricks.
$8.39 UPC: 880319037818 ELECTRONIC
A1. Reverse The Curse DE-U67-08-00122
B1. Geometry/Theology DE-U67-08-00123
B2. Ignored Folklore DE-U67-08-00124
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AMPERSAND: Fake Motherfuckerz 12" (LL 014EP)
Ampersand is the German duo consisting of DJ Hade and Brian Damage. They went to school together without knowing it, and only met much later through a common friend. They noticed they both made the same music and decided to join forces. The duo celebrates their partnership with their debut release on Lektroluv. "Fake Motherfuckerz" is one of the bombs on Dr. Lektroluv's mix CD Live Recorded At Pukkelpop '08. Definitely not for wussies... or fake motherfuckerz!
$8.39 EAN: 5414165023456 ELECTRONIC
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Dr. Lektroluv offers you a recording of his set at Belgium's world-renowned Pukkelpop festival, and this 12" is a sampler of his incredible CD full-length mix. In 2008, this three-day festival saw 210 acts playing to 152,000 people. Fusing angular rhythms, sleazy vocals, old and new, Dr. Lektroluv provides a vibrant contribution for electro lovers everywhere, including jams from Fake Blood, John Acquaviva & Olivier Giacomotto, Jacknife Lee and Hatiras & Jelo. Pukkelpop turns green!
$8.39 EAN: 5414165025023 ELECTRONIC
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MADERA LIMPIA: Loco (Daniel Haaksman Remix) 12" (MAN 030EP)
Man Recordings and Out Here Records present Madera Limpia, an exciting new band from Guantánamo, Cuba. Their music mirrors the culture and everyday life of young Cuba, a generation which listens to hip hop, dancehall and reggaeton, without ignoring the country's vast musical traditions. Daniel Haaksman's remix injects the track with pure dynamite: a bouncing up-tempo beat, a thundering bass drum and a raved-up synth hook. Madera Limpia's upcoming new album, La Corona, will be released on Out Here Records.
$9.79 UPC: 881390588060 ELECTRONIC
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HAAKSMAN, DANIEL: Who's Afraid Of Rio? 12" (MAN 031EP)
Berlin-based DJ Daniel Haaksman (one half of Haaksman + Haaksman) established Man Recordings as the sole label outside of Brazil to focus exclusively on baile funk. His debut EP Who´s Afraid Of Rio? features four DJ friendly club tracks that mix the best of baile funk with Euroland ghetto club sounds. Featuring vocals by baile funk songwriter MC Jennifer, Rio's MC Betta and the infamous SD Boys.
$9.79 UPC: 881390588169 ELECTRONIC
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LUCIANO: Live At Weetamix CD (MAXE 002CD)
The 2nd CD release on Thomas Brinkmann's MaxErnst label, from the Swiss producer Luciano (previous 12" releases on Mental Grooves, Bruchstucke, Klang Elektronik). Beautiful Q-tip cover artwork. "This outstandingly good Weetamix session from Mental Groove's Luciano has hit us like a bolt out the blue on this fine Summer afternoon. For those of you in need of enlightenment, Mental Groove is Switzerland's answer to Berlin's Bpitch Control -- a house of discoid madness and futuristic electronic exploration. This, however, offers us something a little different from the impossibly cool Luciano. 9 tracks mixed in from start to finish, the aroma here is one of pure innovation, sounds culled from an archive of musical inspiration that makes constant audio reference to Atom Heart, Akufen, Autechre and Brinkmann himself, tracks intricately pieced together from an array of found sounds, layer upon layer of tweaked samples and loops that come together in one giant impressive stretch of beats and cuts. As live sets go, it really doesn't get much better than this."
$10.99 UPC: 881390260225 ELECTRONIC
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QUANTEC: Distant Space Pt. 3 12" (MEAN 014EP)
This is Quantec's third release in his three-part series for the Meanwhile imprint. Continuing on from its predecessors, "Electromagnetic Pulse" is a 4/4 killer with bass that sounds as though it's been recorded through Burial's private sound-proofed wall -- all haze and blurriness, synced up to a crisp hi-hat. "Specters" features grainy analog synth-stabs over another murky groove. Nine and-a-half minutes of sonic bliss, sure to rattle around in your brain cage for what seems like an eternity.
$7.79 EAN: 5060096473107 ELECTRONIC
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MODERN HEADS: Points Of View EP 12" (MGLTD 021EP)
This is the first single from Italian duo Modern Heads for Mental Groove LTD. Creating music from both analog and digital perspectives, Modern Heads craft a perfectly well-balanced single with the pure, deep and dreamy techno of "Point Of View." Precise, minimal and groovy, it's not far from a Donato Dozzy or Giorgio Gigli production. "Take Me To The Other Side" is straight Italian hypnotic techno. Limited edition of 500 copies. Enjoy!
$8.39 UPC: 880319328114 ELECTRONIC
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HOULE, MARC: Sixty-Four 2LP (MINUS 064LP)
This is the third full-length release by Ontario-based Marc Houle, only released on vinyl. Sixty-Four represents an exciting phase in Marc Houle's production cycle with most of the year having been spent testing ideas for his album. As a result, these seven tracks were only ever meant to represent "works in progress", functioning primarily as DJ tools for Magda, Troy Pierce and Richie Hawtin . However, exactly because of their "inbetween" nature, their inherent quirkiness and route one approach, the crowds have really taken to them and other DJs have been desperate to get their hands on them. The resulting carefully selected tracks contain such a wealth of unique and twisted sounds as Houle attacks each idea with verve and tenacity, constantly varying the unconventional line up of machines at his disposal. In fact, there's a vast collection of equipment on display here -- early analogue synths, sequencers and drum machines, '80s digital synths, modern Buchla synths, samplers, vocals, acoustic drums, electronic trigger pads, bass guitar -- even a VST! The result is a plethora of sound, encapsulating different styles and multi-colored dimensions as each track revolves around a musical motif that's subsequently stretched, contorted and wrenched in every direction possible. Just check out the heavily treated raw bleeps and blips that usher in the huge, filtered bass loop on "Sands," the lush analogue landscape on the fantastically titled "Meatier Shower," and the tasty electro-funk groove of "Ketchup and Beans." It all works perfectly as Houle never loses sight of the basic orthodoxes needed to make a techno track kick.
$14.39 UPC: 881390716463 ELECTRONIC
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ANTONA, MARC: Simple Venus 12" (MOBILEE 044EP)
Simple Venus is Marc Antona's second release on Mobilee. The title track is simple and complex with smooth surfaces and solid beats. Listen deeper and you'll find yourself in a world of sulphuric acid movements and soft carbon rhythms. "Give Me Flowers" dictates its path with intervals of sequential rhythmic intensity. This number progresses slowly, collecting sounds of perfectly-timed chimes, synergistic pings and various alphabetical lines, spelling only a bouquet of organic movements.
$8.39 UPC: 827170249264 ELECTRONIC
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WATSON, VINCE: Duality Pt. 1 12" (MULE 052EP)
This is the debut release by Scotland-based producer Vince Watson on Mule Electronic. He has previously released on Planet E, Delsin, F Communication, Ibadan, to name a few, and he is well-known as a Detroit-influenced artist. "Dualism" is hypnotic and emotional -- true, classic techno music. "Ghost In The Machine" is percussive, uplifting tech house -- as playful as Derrick May.
$8.39 UPC: 880319323010 ELECTRONIC
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IMPS: Remixed Vol. 1 12" (MULE 053EP)
This is the first single from the forthcoming IMPS remix album. On the A-side, Minilogue remix the danceable "Uncle Limps," reconstructing it with a more club-friendly tech-house style that becomes an ambient tune during the latter half. Jan Jelinek's remix on the B-side creates an even more atmospheric version of an ambient track. This is simply beautiful music.
$8.39 UPC: 880319331718 ELECTRONIC
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HOOD, ROBERT: Hoodmusic 1 12" (MM 118EP)
Repress of the first volume of this series, originally issued in 2005. Detroit hero Robert Hood makes his Music Man debut with a new concept called Hoodmusic. Four tracks in a totally different style, hope you like it too.
$8.39 UPC: N/A ELECTRONIC
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DEETRON: Fuse Presents Deetron Sampler 1 12" (MM 144A-EP)
Deetron had the honor to mix the Fuse Presents CD, managing to get lots of exclusive and unreleased tracks (without forgetting some sought-after classics) and switching flawlessly between house, techno, minimal and even dubstep. The first sampler of this mix includes a previously-unreleased track by Redshape, plus Adam Marshall iwith a Todd Sines remix, as well as a track by Dop.
$8.39 EAN: 5414165025696 ELECTRONIC
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DEETRON: Fuse Presents Deetron Sampler 2 12" (MM 144B-EP)
This is the second 12" in a sampler of Deetron's Fuse Presents mix CD. This second sampler includes "A Path" by Fingers Inc. and previously-unreleased tracks by The Lost Men, and Salvatore Freda & Volta.
$8.39 EAN: 5414165025702 ELECTRONIC
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SIMMONDS, IAN: The Wendelstein Variations - Soulphicton Remix EP 12" (MKR 027EP)
Ian Simmonds presents bewitching "head music" which searches the depths of the dancefloor. On "The Wendelstein Variations," an epic, feathery jazz structure allows plastic palm fronds to bloom. Lonesome, fragmented melodies meet house ingredients suspended between utopia and reality. "Whos Blues" is film music without the film. Overstuffed house and downbeat infused with thoughtful elements from Afrobeat, jazz, blues, etc. The Soulphiction remix could measure the heavenly bodies, if sonics were telescopes and if machines were made from living cells.
$8.39 UPC: 880319324215 ELECTRONIC
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PIEMONT: Central Mouth 12" (MBF 12048EP)
Piemont presents a taster of his Central Mouth full-length, released on My Best Friend. Frederic Möring-Sack and Christian de Jonquiéres evoke the ghosts of previous releases such as Carbonat, Sympathetic and Black Smoker, but add another facet. "Central Mouth" is a track that genuinely brings rave and percussive skills together, with reductive elements on the one hand and a "hands in the air feeling" on the other. "Retroreflector" possesses stronger percussive elements in a wonderful flow. Enjoy the voyage.
$8.39 UPC: 880319326318 ELECTRONIC
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VA: Electronic Toys CD (QDK 013CD)
1999 release, repressed! Subtitled "A Retrospective of 70's Synthesizer Music". Features tracks by David Vorhaus, Ron Geesin, Mladen Franko, Steve Gray, Brian Benett, Heinz Funk, Eric Peters, Roland Hovac, Gerhard Trede, Ted Atking, Claude Larson & His Computer Controlled Oscillators, Dave Richmond, Rex Brown Company & Wersi-Electric-String Orchestra and Cecil Canterburn. "This compilation of Electronic tunes from the early 70´s are real fun. 19 great tracks, morning cartoon like and way more experimental than most of the mainstream stuff released in those years. All tracks where taken from several library companies and that makes them so visual. They´re composed for films and commercials. Electronic Pling-Plong-Music for Lounge Fans."
$10.39 UPC: 801670098324 ELECTRONIC
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VA: Electronic Toys Volume Two CD (QDK 028CD)
2000 release, repressed. "Second in this highly regarded, much sought after import series of early synthesizer music. Artists include: Harry Breuer, Gil Trythall, Mort Garson/The Blobs, Jim Cuomo, Fred Weinberg, Bruce Haack, The Mindexpanders, Tom Dissevelt/Kid Baltan, Walter Sear."
$10.39 UPC: 801670898429 ELECTRONIC
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VA: Electronic Toys Volume Two LP (QDK 028LP)
Full color gatefold sleeve.
$11.79 EAN: 4011760898413 ELECTRONIC
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HAACK, BRUCE: Electric Lucifer Book 2 CD (QDK 037CD)
2001 release, repressed. "Bruce Haack is perhaps best known for his innovative and engaging (and extremely hard to find) electronic records for children made from the mid/late 60's through the 70's and even into the 80's. Current 'electronic' acts and collectors seek these albums out for their exciting use of homemade synthesizers (homemade because it was difficult to find much else in the mid 60's), all built by Bruce himself to enhance his and his musical cohorts' (dance instructor Esther Nelson, pianist Praxiteles Pandel and numerous children) fun and instructional songs in which the children lucky enough to hear them were invited to participate, learn, dance and sing. Many of the songs on these albums gave hints of Bruce's intellectual side, but it was his one major label release, The Electric Lucifer, put out by Columbia in 1970 (all other albums were released on Bruce and friends' own label, Dimension 5), that better showed just what Bruce was capable of: a groundbreaking mixture of contemporary rock, futuristic electronic sounds, and high-concept philosophic poetry. To quote Bruce from the liner notes of that album, 'I have unblocked a few media -- both philosophical and technical -- this is a good age of unblocking.' Musically, it was sort of a blend of the Moody Blues and Kraftwerk, four years before the latter would even begin to create the sounds for which they would best be remembered. The album explored the war between Heaven and Hell, with Earth being caught in the middle, and asserted that even Lucifer could be forgiven if only there was enough love in the world. This may have been too much for the mainstream to handle, unsurprisingly, so Bruce continued recording and releasing great albums on Dimension 5. In 1979, however, he would revisit his earlier hallowed ground and record The Electric Lucifer Book 2, which remained unreleased in Bruce's lifetime (he died in 1988), but now, finally, the rest of the world will be able to hear the fabulous sequel, as Bruce intended it to be heard. The context of the sequel is one in which Satan, fancying himself a 'mean ole devil,' tries to tempt a young Jesus by telling him about all the hurt and betrayals he will go through in life before his dramatic death. There are tender moments, funny moments, and frightening moments, but all moments end up catchy or moving or both. The album is no more 'religious' than works by Dante or Milton; Bruce merely uses well-known mythologies and icons to explore his own ideas about a universe that is bigger than anything anyone could say about it -- a universe made smaller by words themselves. And behind the ideas is the best damn electronic album you never heard! While Book One involved 'professional' singers and friends being brought in to sing along with Bruce's homemade electronic voice, which he called 'Farad,' Book 2 is purely Bruce. The entire album is sung using his somehow very moving robot/vocoder vocals. The music is more Kraftwerk this time than Moody Blues -- imagine that the Residents made an album about works by Dante or Milton, and then for some reason had Kraftwerk re-record the whole thing and you will begin to describe the wondrously strange beauty that dominates this album. Bruce was always somewhat prophetic in his works and in predictions to friends (he once described a future age in which all music would be shared by everyone -- though who could have predicted Metallica), and the highly insightful lyrics on this album will give plenty of philosophic fodder to be discussed 'round the ole jukebox, while the music coming from it will set your soul a-tappin'." --Eric Carlson
$10.39 UPC: 801670950820 ELECTRONIC
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WISP: Katabatic 12" (REPH 196EP)
Hailing from Niagara Falls NY, Reid Dunn aka Wisp has become a rising figure in the world of experimental electronic music. Driven by an obsession with all things mythological, Wisp has been melding the new and old sounds of beat-driven experimentation and bardic lore to offer up a distinct sound that stands out. This one is for those with a healthy appreciation for the original purveyors of the braindance sound, and a love for digital production. Fans of Aphex, Squarepusher, U-Ziq and all genres of electronic/dance music will lap this up.
$7.79 UPC: 666908019669 ELECTRONIC
C1. Katabatic
C2. Summoner's Hollow
D1. Hexenringe
D2. Cultus Klatawa
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BOIS, MAREK: Boissche Untiefen Rmxs 12" (RRY 026EP)
Remixes of tracks from Marek Bois' first album Boissche Untiefen on Rrygular. The A1 remix was produced by Delete aka Sergio Munoz from Venezuela who has already released on labels such as Resopal, Frankie Rec, Safari Electronique, etc. For the more harmonic B-side, Flower Pot aka Phil Rogers and Ben Smith from Australia hit the circuit for the very first time. French producer From Karaoke To Stardom re-edits "Kimpton," and on the flip side, Marcel Knopf crafts a deeper, melodic interpretation of "Dapss."
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SONS OF THE DRAGON: Sons Of The Dragon 2x12" (SOTD 001EP)
Limited to 500 copies, pressed on white vinyl, with specially-made dual mylar sleeves including inserts and sticker. Strictly-limited release from somewhere in Detroit. Preview copies already getting play by Detroit's biggest players.
$16.99 UPC: N/A ELECTRONIC
A1. MotorCityMatrix (6:42)
A2. Edit (2:14)
B1. SP12 Mix (6:42)
B2. Dancing Stars (3:32)
C1. The Evolution (San Mi) (8:31)
C2. The Journey (Qui Nui) (10:48)
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VA: Spectral Remixed 12" (SPC 051EP)
Spectral Remixed cherry picks Spectral Sound's best recent cuts, giving them a spit 'n polish, courtesy of a few of their favorite artists. Audion's minimal "Fred's Bells" gets a late-night rubdown by Onur Özer, filled with phantasmagorical vocals, libidinous bongos and handclaps. Barem mixes "She Said" by Kate Simko, sinking her synths deep into the pulsating depths of a bass bin. Finally, Daso receives a tune-up from Lucio Aquilina; who drives Daso's streamlined sports car along a careening railroad track.
$8.39 UPC: 804297995113 ELECTRONIC
A1. Audion - Fred's Bells (Onur Özer Remix)
B1. Kate Simko - She Said (Barem Remix)
B2. Daso - Meine (Lucio Aquilina Remix)
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BROKER/DEALER: Soft Sell 12" (SPC 063EP)
Broker/Dealer's second release for Spectral sells itself softly -- at first. The title track's reverberated hisses and whispers oscillate in and out of the depths, echoing the metallic vibrato of copper under water. Then, the handclaps drop in, the subtle bass takes hold, and "Soft Sell" unfolds into a sophisticated scene-stealer. Thomas Fehlmann's re-rub sands down the track's edges, revealing an insistent stomper beneath undulating synth waves. "Save It For Later" focuses a prismatic lens on some deep minimal funk.
$8.39 UPC: 804297996318 ELECTRONIC
A1. Soft Sell
B1. Soft Sell (Thomas Fehlmann Remix)
B2. Save It For Later
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VA: What We Did & What We Do Three 12" (SVT 027EP)
Best Of Three Years Stil Vor Talent. Part three of the three EP series of all-exclusive tracks on Stil vor Talent. Lützenkirchen presents "Nutcracker" -- a cracking piece of dark techno. Chopstick & Johnjon roll out a synth-monster that is haunting and housey. Luna City Express' frontman Norman Weber presents a deep house track with a harmonic piano loop, Stephan Hinz delivers an anthem with two different synths and a xylophone, and Dizko Toaster makes pop-influenced, feel-good squeak-house.
$8.39 UPC: 827170257061 ELECTRONIC
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BURROUGHS, WILLIAM S.: Break Through In Grey Room CD (SR 008CD)
Along with the first ever vinyl release, now repressed and fully available on CD as well. "Officially re-released -- one of our absolute classics, back in print at last. Extraordinary cut-up voices recorded during the mid-60's in hotel rooms in New York, Paris, London...It's impossible not to recognize the writer's voice -- the sonority of this voice -- a sonority also present in the silence of every text he wrote. An explosion of styles -- a blasting of borders -- the silence after a gunshot -- the overtaking of the fetishized word -- from the exploded painting to the cut tape. This record starts with a piece of more than 13 minutes, recorded around 1965 with Ian Sommerville somewhere in New York and London -- K-9 was in combat with the alien mind-screens, including various monologues, radio short waves and music...Tapes, cut and cut and cut up to the limit of sense -- emerged new structures of communication... and senses. Words gain power when loosing the boundaries of semantics. Including too Joujouka music recorded by WS Borroughs in the hills of Morocco with Ornette Coleman, circa 1973."
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BURROUGHS, WILLIAM S.: Break Through In Grey Room LP (SR 008LP)
One of the most classic and in-demand titles in the Sub Rosa catalog -- mid-'60s cut-up tape machine recordings made by William S. Burroughs in hotels -- originally released on CD in 1987, reissued in 2001, now released on vinyl. Great gatefold packaging, limited to a total of 800 copies! During the 1960s, Burroughs was in Europe and England. The Vietnam War, the cultural revolution, hippies and the acid gospel, the U.S. in tumult -- all these were dispatches to him. Living between Paris and London, his only excursions to America were in 1965, when he lived a year in New York at the Chelsea Hotel and 210 Centre Street, and revisited St. Louis and Palm Beach; and in 1968, when he covered the Democratic Convention in Chicago for Esquire in the company of Genet, Southern and Seaver. Burroughs had quit the States in 1953 exactly because he foresaw these police-state conditions. But now the wild boys were in the streets, in London and Paris too, and Burroughs was inspired to hope that the world could really change. In the creative world/switchboard of Paris' Beat Hotel, in London, in a house in the Arab Quarter of Tangier, he experimented with tape recordings -- under the tutelage of Brion Gysin -- hoping to cut the pre-recorded time line of present time, and, as he put it, "let the future leak out." It's impossible not to recognize the writer's sonorous voice -- a sonority also present within the silence of every text he wrote. An explosion of styles -- a blasting of borders -- the silence after a gunshot -- the overtaking of the fetishized word -- from the exploded painting, to the cut tape. Break Through In Grey Room includes various monologues, radio shortwaves, music, and countless cut-up tape from which emerges new structures of communication. Words gain power when losing the boundaries of semantics. Also included is some Joujouka music recorded by Burroughs while he was with Ornette Coleman in the hills of Morocco, circa 1973. Many of these tapes are as much Ian Sommerville's work as Burroughs, or even more so. Ian's technical background is a tribute to the early development of sound-and-light shows in London. Ian was a sorcerer's apprentice in creating recordings. This is an important sound document in the history of Burroughs as an innovator, as well as an archive of the genesis of literature in opposition during a time-period whose urgency is more relevant than ever.
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RSD: Over It/Forward Youth 12" (TEC 023EP)
As one half of Smith & Mighty in the 1980s and '90s, Rob Smith (aka RSD) was a key influence on the Bristol sound. "Over It" has a sub heavy, dark house vibe, intricate percussion work and a technoid twist. If reggae met techno with a heart salute and a jungle b-line, you'd get a good idea where "Forward Youth" is coming from. RSD is a heavy hitter on any occasion.
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ROTHER VS. TELEKRAFT: Planet Telekraft EP 12" (TELEKRAFT 002EP)
Anthony Rother and his digital alter ego Beuys Von Telekraft present the Planet Telekraft EP. Sci-fi bleeps and space-age noises compete with alienated radio-frequency vocals, and in doing so create extraterrestrial thrusts of energy amongst us earth creatures, especially with the more kinky-sounding beats in the remix by Tony Rohr and Alexi Delano. "Sub Space Romance" takes a different approach, transporting early '90s Detroit emotions to the here and now. Full dancefloors are guaranteed.
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PEOPLE LIKE US & ERGO PHIZMIZ: Withers In The Waking 7" (TS 008EP)
This is the eighth release in the Touch Sevens 7" vinyl-only limited edition series. Both songs are the result of the WFMU podcast series "Codpaste," in which Vicki Bennett (aka People Like Us) & Ergo Phizmiz publicly composed a series of collage compositions and did a live soundtrack to Christian Marclay's ScreenPlay. This resulted in the online-only album Rhapsody In Glue, from which these two songs are alternative versions, with re-tooled guitars, and vocals added to a Prokofiev melody.
$4.99 EAN: 5027803140813 ELECTRONIC
A1. In The Waking (Forest Embers Mix) (5:55)
B1. Withers in the Whist (Wandering Embers Mix) (4:27)
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TG: Mr. Dry Remixes 12" (TRAPEZ 093EP)
Presenting remixes of TG's standout hit "Mr. Dry," by Jakob Hilden, Dachshund and Lophi. Hilden rocks the floor with a distinguished style, a mega-fat bass line and cool arrangements that play with tiny bits of the original instead. On the flip, Dachshund offers a more seductive and hypnotic remix with an adventurous, hi-tech sound design. Finally, Lophi has created a nice, super-groovy DJ tool that focuses on just a few elements.
$8.39 UPC: 880319331510 ELECTRONIC
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BUKADDOR & FISHBECK: Carat 12" (TRAUM 104EP)
Bukaddor & Fishbeck's Carat resembles a mood rather than a typical minimal production effort. It is also a smarter and less obvious production than the predecessor Sceada on Traum. The title track marks the DJ cut, whereas "Relic" on the flipside with its stronger house feel, captures a warmer and slightly more Krautrock spirit. Both tracks devote themselves to a collective spirit which will enchant the clubbers.
$8.39 UPC: 880319331411 ELECTRONIC
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HELIOS: Caesura LP (TYPE 042LP)
LP version. Boston-based multi-instrumentalist Keith Kenniff has been with Type from the very beginning, and now as Type is well into its fifth year, he offers his fifth gorgeous release. The five years have seen Keith's style evolve constantly -- from his drifting piano compositions under his Goldmund alias, to the Helios sound moving out from underneath the clipped beat-heavy electronics of Unomia and into a more unique place, even incorporating vocals on the Ayres mini album. Caesura, however, is a "proper" follow-up to the acclaimed Eingya, and sees Keith return to the instrumental sound he knows so well. In fact, in many ways Caesura is a more electronic work than its predecessors, blending layer upon layer of synthesizer and adding his assured drumming to come up with the perfect meeting of indie-pop and ambient music.
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BRODERICK, PETER: Home LP (TYPE 048LP)
Limited vinyl edition only. This is the second full-length release from Peter Broderick. Where Float showed off Peter's strengths as a composer working mainly with the piano, Home returns to the sounds Peter grew up around -- voice and the acoustic guitar. Since the release of Float, Peter has been touring the world incessantly, sometimes as part of Danish post-rockers Efterklang and sometimes on his own, everywhere wowing crowds with his memorable songs and effortless instrumental skill. Many of the songs came from this very record, where he used his knowledge of production and composition to come up with something that, while rooted in folk music, is something far more complex. Layers of vocals twist and tumble through a fog of instrumentation, but none of these flourishes ever dampen the impact of the songs themselves. Comparisons might be made to Sufjan Stevens, Jose Gonzales, or more recently, Sam Amidon, but what Peter does is very definitely his own. Reacting to his move from Portland, Oregon to Copenhagen, Peter has created ten delicate musings on what makes a place a home, and in this we get an incredibly personal record. Although it might surprise listeners who as yet have only heard Float, we're sure that Home will leave everyone with a smile on their face, and bring back only the fondest memories. It might be corny to describe the record as "homespun," but here Peter has come up with an album that is the perfect accompaniment to a mug of cocoa and a roaring log fire, and really, there isn't much more to life than that.
$12.99 UPC: 182270000833 ROCK
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ZOMBIE NATION: Forza 12" (UKW 010EP)
Zombie Nation presents Forza (trans. "force"), which is most efficiently transmitted when it is applied at the right level and at the optimum angle. When force is needed, coordination and expertise is a must. The skilled team is complemented by Housemeister and Fukkk Offf, who contribute a couple of fine remixes to make this release an utterly enjoyable experience.
$8.39 UPC: 880319332913 ELECTRONIC
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DINKY: May Be Later 2LP (VA 024LP)
2LP version. This is Dinky's third album and her first full-length release on Vakant, after the Move In EP (VA 020EP). Dinky has brought with her a welcome infusion of freshness and bloom to the otherwise dank locker room. May Be Later, like the artist, is the prototypical combination of beauty and brawn. Dinky's long journey began in her native Chile, growing up playing piano and experimenting with modern dance and choreography. As a teen, she listened to artists as diverse as Brian Eno to Prince, before finding electronic music from Plastikman, Aphex Twin, and Carl Craig in the mid-'90s. She made lifelong connections in the Santiago scene with Ricardo Villalobos, Dandy Jack, and Luciano, and was soon sharing stages with them. In the late '90s, Dinky moved from Santiago to New York City to join the Martha Graham School of Contemporary Dance and was also introduced to American house, the evolution of techno, and parties like Body and Soul, NASA raves, and Twilo. Soon, at 23 and armed only with an MPC 2000, her original productions began. Dancing during the day, she was making a name for herself as a DJ by night, eventually hosting regular underground parties with Magda until she was forced to leave the States for Berlin due to post-9/11 visa restrictions. With her new home came chart-topping productions, mega-club residencies, live performances, and international recognition. May Be Later bridges sound and mood from the summery and sublime to the dark and throbbing. While "Mars Cello" floats and warms, "Burdelia" chugs somewhere between Chicago and early NYC house. "Fademein" zips along with furious kink and dubious vox by Dinky's longtime friend Jorge González. "Seven 2 Seven," when aimed at 8am Berlin ravers, massive freakouts ensue. "She Is Moving" features minimal vocalist extraordinaire Big Bully, attaining a vital equilibrium of naughty and nice. The album closes with "Mind," an electronic fusion -- moving, looming, eerie, and reassuring. This album shows Alejandra Iglesias' development, exposing the paths, connections and influences that brought her here. The beach, NYC underground in all its flavors, Berlin, the stage, Detroit, electronic waves from all directions, Chicago, mega-clubs... it's all here and it's all her own.
$14.39 UPC: 885351022310 ELECTRONIC
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OZER, ONUR: Kasmir Remixes 12" (VR 004EP)
Friends of Onur Özer addresses the light and dark on Kasmir Remixes. Loco Dice takes Onur's instrument-laden "Eclipse" and turns it into popping, state-of-the-art tech house with Onur's depth and Loco Dice's spontaneous flow. Jens Zimmermann makes a twilight adventure even more spacey. Sitting somewhere between Cologne's Studio 1, post intergalactic colonization, and 7th Silk Road somewhere around Uzbekistan, his 15-minute "Wüstenmond" (Desert Moon) remix is its own reality.
$8.99 UPC: 661956601460 ELECTRONIC
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BULLWACKIES ALL STARS: Black World CD (WACK 1040CD)
Black World originally came out in 1979, on the Wackies' imprint, Hardwax. (The original cover commemorated the first year of Honest Jon's new reggae shop Maroons Tunes, Bullwackies' UK distributor.) It's a tough album, with Leroy Sibbles guiding the selection as well as sharing bass duties -- there are versions of his classic composition "Guiding Star" and stylish Wackies heavyweight, "This World." "Tribute To Studio One" reworks Heptones' "Gonna Fight"/"Hail Don D." as modern steppers, with the kit-drums -- as throughout this album -- supplemented effectively by the latest electronic innovation from Japan. "Skylarking" puts in an appearance; and two full Joe Auxumite vocals from the solo album scheduled for release around this time, but abandoned when most of the tapes were lost. A dub version of Delroy Wilson's "Rain From The Skies" rounds out proceedings.
$11.99 UPC: 827670158127 WORLD
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BULLWACKIES ALL STARS: Black World LP (WACK 1040LP)
LP version.
$11.99 UPC: 827670158110 WORLD
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VA: Wackies Sampler Vol. 3 CD (WACK S03CD)
This is volume three of the Wackies Sampler series, highlighting the best riddims from Basic Channel/Rhythm & Sound's 18 releases in their reissue program of the best of Lloyd Barnes' Black Ark studio production. Wackies Sampler Vol. 3 features one outstanding tune from each release. This compilation is as essential as it gets for any reggae listener, ranging from dub and roots to dancehall inna '80s style, with lesser-known artists alongside some of the biggest names in reggae music, including the prime vocalists of the era. These tunes are taken from 12"s and appear here for the first time on CD within this reissue program. Artists include: Prince Douglas, Horace Andy, Lloyd McTaggart, Joy Card, Bullwackies All Stars, John Clarke, Horace Andy, Jezzreel, Jah Carlos, Milton Henry, Max Romeo, Little John, Sugar Minott, Itopia, and Joe Auxumite.
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VA: Balinken EP 12" (3000GRAD 002EP)
"3000Records now release a brand new record. As with their first release, the turntables will again evolve around functional club music. The A-side brings the Berlin live act Dreher&Smart, who have played themselves into the hearts and minds of beat lovers. On the B-side, Toby Dreher together with Andre Crom on the percussions push the limits, and as a bonus you will find the Fusion edit 2tons per square meter by Dreher&Smart. Fine beats in three phat (with a ph -- that's right) tracks that should not be missing in any DJ case!"
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MARTYN: Natural Selection (Flying Lotus' Cleanse Mix) 12" (3024 003EP)
"Here it is, the one many of us have been waiting for. Martyn has employed the remix skills of two of the biggest names in underground music right now, 2562 & Flying Lotus, to remix the tunes from Martyn's release Natural Selection and Vancouver. 2562 takes his signature 2-step techno hybrid visions to a new level of depth on his remix of 'Vancouver,' a spiralling hypnotic rhythm and lush bass line that would naturally work great in a big club, while Flying Lotus uses his frantic glitch-hop skills to carve out a new way of viewing 'Natural Selection' with his 'Cleanse Mix.' This is a sublime release that will appeal to both the hip-hop community, the deep techno heads, and the dubsteppers alike. Totally fresh."
$8.50 EAN: 5060157036302 ELECTRONIC
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BAUHAUS: The Sky's Gone Out LP (4M 511LP)
"The Sky's Gone Out is Bauhaus' third full-length, originally released in 1982, and the band's first for A&M in States (in the UK it was released on Beggars Banquet). Despite the new major label home, this is by no means a selling-out or weakening of their sound and vision. Opening with a shredding run-through, the Brian Eno track 'Third Uncle,' The Sky's Gone Out features some of Daniel Ash's most thrilling guitar work (both electric and acoustic) and Peter Murphy's strongest lyrical content yet."
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DE LA SOUL: De La Soul is Dead LP (4M 902LP)
"De La Soul's second album, originally released in 1991, was initially received poorly by the press and their fans due to its immediate rejection of the 'daisy-age' image created by their debut LP. In the years since, however, it has come to be accepted as a stone classic that may even surpass the feel-good jams of Three Feet High And Rising with its expansive scope and more diverse subject matter (drug addiction, incest, poseurs, in addition to the more expected, light-hearted material). Prince Paul's production is, again, nothing short of brilliant and Plug's 1, 2 and 3 bring the flow that has made them, rightfully, hip-hop legends."
$12.50 UPC: 646315190212 HIPHOP
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BABYLON SYSTEM & NOAH D: Examination Of Time (VIP Mix) 12" (ARG 019EP)
"Argon are on a heater right now, release after release of pure fire. Number 19 sees Babylon System & Noah D retackle their dancefloor smasher Examination of Time for a cheeky VIP version. Thinking about it, it's pretty hard to improve on the original, but this is totally immense, combining the deep spacious bassweight that typifies the dubstep sound with the hard edged grit that has creeped into the genre of late, once you hear this, you're going to want to party, hard. The B-side 'California Style' doesn't disappoint either, combining a strong hip-hop vibe with a deep groovy snarling bass rhythm. Both sides of this record are anthem material, all dubstep heads need to bag this!"
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VA: The Art Of Jenbe Drumming: The Mali Tradition Vol. 2 CD (BIBI 30542CD)
Second volume. Recorded between 1995 and 2006 in Bamako (Mali). Performers: Jaraba Jakite, Drisa Kone, Jeli Madi Kuyate, (jenbe); Madu Jakite (Dunun). Recorded between1995 & 2006 in Bamako, Mali. "In the recordings, three masters of traditional jenbe dance drumming present the clear beauty and explosive power of their music. Of course the music of a jenbe dance celebration cannot be adequately documented because it represents part of a dynamic event, which can only be fully grasped by witnessing all its interlocking elements. The sound recording of a celebration would lack the movement of the dancers and the whole atmosphere of colors, smells, and enthusiasm. The recordings presented in this CD, moreover, were made not in the context of a celebration at all, but in a schoolyard in the Badialan quarter of Bamako. The drummers performed for the microphone, without rehearsals, without arrangements, and without an underlying notion on how to convey celebration music without a celebration. It was the first time to do a studio recording for all of them. They spontaneously created a kind of art music in a space without references, an abstract translation of music traditionally played for celebrations. The original live tracks were neither cut nor overdubbed."
$13.00 UPC: 675754011949 WORLD
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DZ: Old Timers 12" (ACRE 006EP)
"Following the non-stop wobbletronic bombardment of 'dancefloor bangers,' Canada's hot export ups his game with this no-nonsense slice of dancehall murder balladry. On the A-side is the long-awaited underground anthem 'Old Timers.' The equation is simple, grinding bass and thunderous drums with cinematic samples to the power of cocked weapons = Reeewwwiiinnddd! On the B-side, DZ displays the kind of dynamic production skills that have got names like Herve & Diplo checking their AIM accounts. 'Ear Drumz' is a 4X4 tribal slice of drum funk best described as the incredible bongo band in a fist fight with Jah Shaka at Studio 51! The sheer width of styles covered by this release has garnered support from, Plastician, Diplo, Nick Argon, Herve, Sinden, N-type, Rustie & DJ Yoda."
$8.50 EAN: 5060157036029 ELECTRONIC
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MLZ & PACOU: Remixes 12" (CACHE 011EP)
"UK producer and DJ Miles Whittaker joins Cache Records with a driving remake of Pacous 'Minus' track (originally made in1998). With his production partner G. Howell as Pendle Coven and lately solo project MLZ, he's recently made a significant impact, their label Modern Love' has now grown into one of the most respected quality platforms. Good to see his busy DJ and production schedule left a spot for this excellent contribution, with more promising material coming this way soon. The flipside holds Pacous' own stripped-down version of MLZ' single track 'New Analog Century.' Starting out with the original multi-track recording, the drums were completely changed around and different effects added. The result is a heavy bass-loaded monster."
$8.50 UPC: N/A ELECTRONIC
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KREON: Hey Jack EP 12" (CEN 004EP)
"Cécille Numbers presents with Kreon one more young Greek talent artist. What you get are three awesome, hot, and sexy, groovy house tunes, sassy soul vocals and shaking beats. This record shows perfectly the soul and deepness of your set. And let everybody smile and shake up to the morning. Hope you enjoy."
$8.50 UPC: N/A ELECTRONIC
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P.TOILE: Migration EP 12" (CHA 006EP)
"Supported and played by Kiki, Len Faki, Anja Schneider, Monika Kruse, Brothers' Vibe, Till Von Sein and many more. Here it is! Second EP by Berlin producer and DJ P.Toile on Channels Records. Her last record received great feedback from producers and DJs all over the world. This time Claudia, together with Tigerskin aka Alex Kruger, produced an amazing chilled and deep track 'Migration.' Nice melodies, clock-like hi-hats and delayed vocals make the tracks great for early morning parties. Remixes are made by Koljah, known from his great Vidab releases, and Marcin Czubala from Mobilee Records. Both mixes are amazing mixtures of techno, house and minimal. Great tools for every DJ. P.Toile is a Berlin-based DJ and producer, very active and respected on the local scene, as well as the international panorama thanks to the raising quality of her productions. Her releases on Trenton, Drehstrom, Gold & Liebe, Channels Recordings and Mothership are especially speaking to a more mature and music conscious audience, with her productions ranging from down-tempo to up-lifting minimal techno, via airy emotional house, always spiced up with some funk."
$8.50 UPC: N/A ELECTRONIC
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SOUTH3RN: Luddite's Dub 12" (CLDUB 007EP)
"Brighton's Clandestine Cultivations strike once again with their seventh release, this time capturing the services of the underrated badman South3rn from Texas, USA. Focusing on the deeper side of the 'step, South3rn incorporates mysterious Eastern soundscapes with hip-hop style glitch and a pummelling grasp of bass weight. Highly recommended release and yet another artist cleverly pushing the boundaries and broadening our horizons."
$8.50 UPC: N/A ELECTRONIC
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MRK1: Electronik/Counteraction 12" (CON 017EP)
"Contagious, now in its 5th year of business, has seen releases from many of the dubstep scene's major players as well as pioneering some of the best new beats. Contagious comes with its 17th release, this time from label boss MRK1 (Mark One). 'Electronik' is a high energy bass line track that has received power plays from Skream, Rusco, Plastician, Virus Syndicate, N Type, Chase and Status and Sinden, to name just a few. It is guaranteed to have the crowd bawling for the rewind and screaming for more! 'Counteraction' is another big bass line track this time with a half-time beat. Featured on Plastician's and MRK1 summer mixes, this track is one to shake your subs out of our speakers. This track has also been doing the rounds on the dubplate scene and now it sees its full release on this power-packed vinyl."
$8.50 UPC: N/A ELECTRONIC
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MARTINEZ: Burning The Mid Night Oil Remix EP 12" (C1LW 017EP)
"Support: M-nus crew, Onur Özer, Marco Carola, Karotte, Nick Curly, Anthony Collins, X-Pansul, Matt Star, Sebastian Roya, Alexy Delano, Dave Ellesmere. If the original Burning The Midnight Oil was already a blast in all minimal tech dancefloors, the remix records arrives with a new twist to keep the discos moving. Soulrack & Mikel_e present a fresh groovy track full of voice lines that'll go directly to a packed dancefloor. Seph moves around darker and more hypnotic territories with a continuous loop while Fabrizio Maurizi dives deep into old school, with some broken beats, distorted voices and numerous bleeps & clicks. A collection of hits that'll make the night vibrate. Long live Martinez!"
$8.50 UPC: 807297421613 ELECTRONIC
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STARTING TEETH: I Won't Do Anything I Can Do CD (CRDS 010CD)
"'Not since Byrne and Eno 25 years ago have two minds captured the art of tape sampling so effectively as Starting Teeth do here." --XLR8R. Originally released in Switzerland in February, Starting Teeth is a collaboration project between electronic producers Childe Grangier and Nathan Jonson, aka Hopen & Hrdvsion, who together represent Pacific and Atlantic united in the quest of doing their thing freely. Canadian Nathan Jonson is better known under the pseudonym Hrdvsion. With several killer EPs on Wagon Repair (run by none other than his brother Matthew), ItIsWhatItIs and Plak, remix credits for the likes of Dominik Eulberg, Milanese and Hot Hot Heat to name a few, Hrdvsion has forged a reputation in the electronic and techno scene on a worldwide level. French producer Childe Grangier, known as Hopen, released the critically-acclaimed album We Are Singing For Hurrays on Arbouse, praised by international medias, as well as numerous EPs on labels like Mental Groove and Plak. To not do what they can do, Grangier & Jonson have joined forces to create some next century haunted dancefloor sounds for twisted leg groovers, using a free combination of sounds collected on virtual worldwide adventure, featuring guests including Danuel Tate of Cobblestone Jazz and Oliver Mental Groove. What makes the Starting Teeth project so fresh is their unique and futuristic vision and execution of electronic music, with their special mixture of free -- electronica, humorous mental techno, and breaks and cuts, creating an imaginative and groundbreaking style which will break your ankles if you try dancing to it."
$11.50 EAN: 7640110934050 ROCK
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LARYTTA: Difficult Fun CD (CRDS 013CD)
"Founded in 2004 by Guy Meldem and Christian Pahud, Larytta is one of the most exiting and creative acts in Europe at the moment. They prove it in style with their epic and highly anticipated and aptly-named debut album Difficult Fun, packed with lyrical modern pop music and infectious electronic beats, released on Swiss experimental outpost Creaked who continue to enhance their reputation as a home to challenging weirdo-pop and refreshing new crossover styles. Accomplished musicians and producers with a host of projects, collaborations and releases under their belts, Christian is also known as the drummer for rock band Honey For Petzi, while Guy runs the notorious design agency Körner Union and also produces under the pseudonym of Jetta. Larytta's previous single releases in 2005 and 2007 generated a strong underground buzz on a worldwide level, with coverage from many key blogs and other media helping lead to tours with the likes of Jamie Lidell, Snax, DJ Mehdi, Cadence Weapon, Round Table Knights, Justice, and others. Difficult Fun reveals 13 intriguing and excitingly quirky tracks, including some selections from their previous EPs. The most impressive aspect of the album is its rich elements of musicality within a wide range of inspirations from modern pop/soul to electro/techno, garnished with inspired dashes of African music, hip hop and R&B. Christian's sexy baritone and Guy's rap style combine in promising chart-conquering possibilities, while their combined musical aesthetics bring together weird electronic beats, dark rhythms, catchy melodies, hypnotic voices, guitar loops, radio -friendly choruses, keyboards, and crazy home-made noises created in the Larytta lab. A refreshing mixture of music styles which make Larytta stand apart."
$11.50 EAN: 7640110934944 ROCK
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SILKIE: Skys The Limit 12" (MEDI 011EP)
"Deep Medi Musik are on a roll! With three releases in as many weeks, MEDI 011EP sees the return of Silkie. His beats have been heavily supported lately, especially by the queen of dubstep Mary Anne Hobbs who has had Silkie on her show for an exclusive mix. This two tracker encapsulates Silkie's vibe -- deep soulful dubstep, and, together with Mala's guidance, the Anti-Social Entertainment guys are forging yet another new direction in the ever-expanding spectrum of dubstep sounds."
$8.50 UPC: N/A ELECTRONIC
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QUEST: Stand 12" (MEDI 012EP)
"The Deep Medi Musik onslaught continues with 012 and the return of Quest for another bout of meditational dubstep business. 'Stand' is a heavy minimal number and is reminiscent of early Mala beats. One for the heads, Mala has been supporting this one big-time on the live circuit and Quest is another producer that has been noticed by Mary Anne Hobbs enough for her to invite him onto her Radio 1 show for a live mix. On the flip, 'Eden' is a really surprising tune, incredibly melodic and almost reminiscent of the clean, drifting vibe created by more commercial artists such as Zero 7, but while maintaining that bass inclination."
$8.50 UPC: N/A ELECTRONIC
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CRAIG & MORTIZ VON OSWALD, CARL: ReComposed 2LP (DG 4766913)
Double vinyl version, in deluxe gatefold sleeve. Surprising and impressive "classical mix" album from Carl Cragi and Basic Channel's Moritz, issued by the label responsible by the original recordings: Deutsch Grammophone. A reconfiguration of original music by Maurice Ravel & Modest Mussorgsky. Only issued in Europe, this will not be issued by DG/Univeral in the U.S. due to the longer copyright period that exists here.
$27.50 UPC: N/A ELECTRONIC
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KULTURE: Diesel/Lost Emotions 12" (DISF 003EP)
"The return of Skream's mighty label Disfigured Dubz, fresh from releases from the likes of Digital Mystikz, Silkie, Cluekid and Skream himself, this time he introduces us to a relative newcomer to the scene, Kulture, a London based producer who is causing quite a buzz on the underground scene right now, having featured on Radio 1 for a live mix on Mary Anne Hobbs' show. His first release and arguably his finest tune to date, 'Diesel,' having been battered on dubplate for a while now by DJs such as N-Type, Skream, Chef, Joe Nice to name but a few, this one is sure to fly off the shelves!"
$8.50 UPC: N/A ELECTRONIC
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GLIMMERS, THE: Theme From Atlantis 12" (DISKO 6006EP)
"The Glimmers return on vinyl with this epic collaboration with Nordic friends Lindstrøm, Prins Thomas, and Kenneth Bager."
$8.50 UPC: N/A ELECTRONIC
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SOLOMUN/GEBRUDER TON/ADRIANO: Bunte Blume/Stadtgeflüster 12" (DIYNAMIC 001EP)
2006 release, repressed. "Here's a re-release of their very first 12"! Solomun, aka DJ Play, the Hamburg DJ giving his debut with an EP on his own label Diynamic Music. Music like a butterfly in summer: warm and dry. Deep, groovy, consequential and melodious, Solomun always has an eye on the dancing client. On three tracks there is a unique electronic band, telling stories of three layers of party-going and worlds to live in. Absolute summer hits, instantly commanding to dance to, a melody of timeless beauty ('Bunte Blume'), meditation-music for the dancefloor ('Wellenfänger') and a deep, sexy prime-time-hymn ('Stadtgeflüster') -- you'll find anything on this EP. A1: 'Bunte Blume': A club-hit out of time and space. A feeling of yearning is awakened in the digital space, giving the listener a deep sense for the music. Feelings finding their peak in a surprising and all-pervading synthie-hook, wanting to stay in the ear and doing so. 'Bunte Blume' combines the best of different worlds: A hymn that has everything indeed and denies all the superfluous. B1: 'Stadtgeflüster' Suddenly there appear vocals: A female breathing is heard rhythmically. A deep minimal track for a party where sex is in the air. The room-pervading bass and a melodramatic FM-hook give this track a near cinematic drive, like a great movie."
$8.50 UPC: N/A ELECTRONIC
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SOLOMUN/GEBRUDER TON/ADRIANO: Dies Und Das 12" (DIYNAMIC 002EP)
2006 release, repressed. "Here's a re-release of their in-demand second 12"! A1: 'Dies und Das': A song to dream to on the dancefloor. A deep house-groove feelingly appears, harsh sounds hold the suspense and organic-plane synths lead to classical, beautiful harmonies. Surely for the heart. Highly melodic, full of sorrow and hope in one. B1: 'Hin und Her': If Europa is the melody and Africa the rhythm, than this beat belongs without question to the black continent. "To and Fro" (German: 'Hin und Her') is like a rave in the Congo. And if the A-side "This and That" ('Dies und Das') is a dreamy little sister, than this track is her great muscular macho-brother. Clear, decisive, edgy with scarce room for tones in between. A whole tribe prepares for war, paints itself, dances and brings the blood to boil. B2: 'Zigarette Danach': The track with the most surprises. There is room for so many turns and ideas, that afterwards you yearn for a cigarette -- if you are a smoker. If you are not, an apple should do. A forceful, grooving bass-line, shattering sounds, and a female sigh enliven the listeners' imagination. A track done entirely without plug-ins enchants through its playfulness. A track for friends of the minimal, for preservers of their stairs to childhood. Kongas in panoramic delays finish the 'after-cigarette' in utter delight. A track for each stage of life."
$8.50 UPC: N/A ELECTRONIC
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J.T. IV: Cosmic Lightning LP/DVD (DC 378LP)
"Like a bolt from the black, Cosmic Lightning has struck again -- but who felt the shock the first time around? The sounds of J.T. IV were too much for 1980s Chicago. Now they can be truly absorbed, 20 years after they first flashed. Rock and roll often grows out of harsh circumstances. John Timmis IV survived a broken childhood and a nightmarish adolescence, ending up homeless and hustling on the streets after being committed to a mental hospital by his mother in the mid-'70s. At New Trier High School on Chicago's North Shore, he obsessed over the Velvets and David Bowie and taught himself how to play guitar. Two years later, he recorded his first 45, Waiting for the C.T.A. backed with 'Song For Suzanne' and 'Death Trip.' Then came 'In The Can' (written during his institutional stay), which was included on the B-side of his second single, Destructo Rock. These singles were pressed in runs of a hundred or two -- and there are only two known extant copies of the first release. Both were recorded at Odyssey Studio on Michigan Avenue and released on J.T.'s Rock And Roll Records imprint. John did his best to publicize his work, giving away copies of Destructo Rock all around town. During the '90s, rare sightings were reported at record stores, and rumors persist that a few 45s can still be found in jukeboxes in Europe. Sadly, John's talents didn't include selling his records, and the copies he gave away haven't survived in any great numbers. After an odd absence in which he claimed to have been horribly disfigured in a car accident, John rebounded in 1987, and released his last single under the name Frankenstein. The Cosmic Lightning album was compiled from his singles discography. Additionally, he produced and directed the 85-hour film (longest film in history, according to the Guinness Book of World Records) entitled The Cure For Insomnia, which played once at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. He finished a memoir entitled From The Inside, framing his life story inside a narrative of his time incarcerated at the Menninger Clinic. In 1988 he moved to Ohio, never to be heard from again. He died in 2002 after a long struggle with drugs and alcohol. Though his music was energized by the punk and glam movements, John was beyond style, feverishly (and unknowingly) meshing punk and classic rock sounds with dark psychedelic touches. He performed live only three times, at events that were almost make-believe concerts, showcasing his appeal in serendipitous fashion. The spirit of J.T. IV was a unique and damaged thing. He was a legend in his own mind, a mind that opened several times in his lifetime with thrilling results. His 1977 sophomore yearbook photo from New Trier graces the cover of Cosmic Lightning, as close to an official portrait as he ever came. This is what's left of J.T. IV -- and it rocks."
$15.00 UPC: 781484037811 ROCK
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WORKMAN, NIMROD: I Want To Go Where Things Are Beautiful CD (DC 379CD)
"Nimrod Workman (born Martin County, Kentucky, 1895) was a coal miner, a union activist, and a gifted singer. After a slipped disc and black lung forced his retirement from the mines of Mingo County, West Virginia, where he had worked for 42 years, he became a sought-after performer and raconteur. Loquacious and mischievous, with the energy and intensity of a man half his age, he appeared on records, in films (Harlan County U.S.A. and Coal Miner's Daughter), across the folk festival circuit, and as a guest on The Tonight Show. In 1982, folklorist and musician Mike Seeger visited Nimrod at his home in Mascot, Tennessee, and with the support of an NEA Folk Arts grant, made nearly 18 hours of recordings of Workman's songs and stories. While those sessions provided the most extensive coverage of Nimrod's talent ever made, they went unissued. Come the late 1980s, Nimrod was in too poor of health to keep up his touring schedule, and he died at the age of 99 in 1994. I Want To Go Where Things Are Beautiful draws on Seeger's 1982 recordings of Nimrod Workman and gives the man his first LP release in 30 years, as well as his first-ever solo CD release. It showcases Workman's huge repertoire of songs, humorous and melancholy, sacred and sinful; it ranges from the old British ballads of 'Barbara Allen' and 'Lord Daniel' to Nimrod's own topical material, inspired by his experience as a miner and a card-carrying member of the UMWA. It's a long overdue portrait of a unique performer much loved and revered, but too often overlooked."
$9.50 UPC: 781484037927 ROCK
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WORKMAN, NIMROD: I Want To Go Where Things Are Beautiful LP (DC 379LP)
LP version.
$11.00 UPC: 781484037910 ROCK
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KORINE, HARMONY: The Collected Fanzines Book (DC 380BK)
Trade paperback approx. 350 pages, 24.98 list price. Reproduces all the original pages, mostly hand-written or featuring primitive xerox art, that were published in small editions, 1992 thru 1999. You're excused if you've never seen or heard of these "fanzines". Influential line: "Janet Jackson thinks Christ is a Hoax." There are many other pages with similar sentiment, but dude, the vibe is a little scurrilous... "Going back through the years...it's so hard to remember, I was always tripping and falling over myself. These 'zines were written over the last fifteen years, mostly in dark rooms and the basements of old people. With names like Adulthood, Foster Homes and Gardens, Pocahontas Monthly, Hümer, and others, they were sold in limited editions out of the Alleged Gallery and Andrea Rosen Gallery. Some were sold on street corners and given away to the tramp sects that were so prominent during that time period. Scraps of paper and half thoughts in the guise of art objects, you see. Not many people actually got a chance to have these but the ones who are still amongst the living have greatly benefited. I know one lady in Panama who has the complete set, her family has stopped referring to her as a gimp, now they call her Sue. They were never meant to be collectible -- just low-concept laugh-inducing juxtapositions of words and images, images and images, lists, monologues, cartoons, free verse, jokes, half-thoughts, fake/real interviews, innuendo and Matt Dillon's phone number. If you sold them on eBay for a bunch of money, I want my cut. Or if you bought them then please spare a percentage to the dyke army and the flame militia, it's a good charity and its ribbon buttons are invisible. Some of them read like letters from prison. I know these were popular in some prisons but I'm not sure why. -- Harmony Korine, 2008.
$16.50 EAN: 9780965618311 Misc
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KORINE, HARMONY: The Collected Fanzines Box Set Boxset (DC 380LTD-BK)
Limited deluxe box set containing exact reproductions of the original eight fanzines. "Some of these collected fanzines were done in collaboration with Mark Gonzales. Harmony and Mark would go back and forth, trying to make each other laugh. They'd stay up for days writing poems based on the names of famous people like 'Mae West Go East.' When there were enough sheets, they'd put them in some kind of order, a lot of time they would use the pages as pillows. It was a lot of fun, lots of laughs. We've tried to reproduce them in trade paperback form with the same production values -- which is to say, not much. They also come in an ultra-deluxe limited-edition box-set containing replicas of the original fanzines, for those of you with your eyes on future auction profits. Fuckers. Harmony's house burned down around 2000 or something. At that point, the focus shifted. And he got lazy. But today, we've got this collection of seven fanzines from a time of innocence, exploration, experimentation, discovery, depression and hanging around. Including these fanzines: My Friend Or Sheep Boy, Adulthood, Adulthood 2, Oh Death Where Is Thy Sting, Foster Homes And Gardens, Humor. Pocahontas Monthly, Hümer."
$67.50 EAN: 9780982048009 Misc
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OTHERS, THE: The Otherside 2x12" (DP 018EP)
"D-code and Dexterous are back with their business socks and once again deliver tracks so big they hardly fit on the record. First up is the long awaited VIP version of the earlier DP release Africa -- and if you liked the original, this time The Others decided to pour a gallon of muscle juice into their bass machinery and press the 'Make-Even-Bigger' button. Clever programming, heavy, bouncy and precise. Receiving huge support from Caspa & Rusko, Hatcha, and Mary Anne Hobbs on her BBC Radio 1 Experimental Show. 'Kind Of Blue': A breathing intro builds up nicely with some liquid sounding breakbeats towards the start of a warm and memorable pad theme. The track evolves nicely with lush sounds playing around the theme to make up a melody of melancholy. Further on, a nice signature sounding, midrange-cruising, bass line reminds you that this is The Others you're listening to -- a good example here of their diversity and production skills. 'Invasion': An eerie soundscape with an intense and hypnotizing hi-passed drum roller. The next thing you know, it drops and reveals the sound of a giant walking robot. The bassline and melodies are sophisticated in many ways -- it's bashing, it's swing and twisting -- this one slays any dancefloor it touches. 'Champagne Cocktails': This is a mean track right from the start, as the intro sets the mood straight away, only to drop into a hi-paced bass mayhem with The Others' signature written all over it. No mercy and not for the faint-hearted. Receiving support from Caspa, Hatcha, N-Type and Joe Nice, to name a few. Bag it while you can!"
$17.00 EAN: 5060157037224 ELECTRONIC
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D1: Chocolate Orange 12" (DP 022EP)
"The mighty Dub Police machine rolls on, this time we see London based D1 with his first release for Dub Police, having previously been involved with Tempa. His style has been described as heavily-house influenced dubstep and here we see him tackle Conquests' chilled anthem 'Forever' for a similarly laid back remix. As usual these copies will fly out, be prepared."
$8.50 UPC: N/A ELECTRONIC
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HATCHA VS. KROMESTAR: Brothers Grim 2x12" (AR 013EP)
"Two of dubstep's biggest and most established artists, Hatcha & Kromestar present their debut LP, Brothers Grim. Between them these two have pioneered one of the world's most exciting genres and as a duo have created a sound within that just for themselves. Real deep, dark and dirty dubstep at its best. Eight tracks of an unending torrent of speaker-destroying dubstep beats. For this LP, Hatcha & Kromestar have teamed up to present what they would consider 8 of their finest tracks. As a duo, their releases have become iconic, and this LP does everything it can to make sure it lacks nothing for those die-hard Hatcha & Kromestar fans. However, this LP is not just for dubsteppers and those in the know. Dubstep is a genre that has been delving into the deep depths of various influences, and branching out into the realms of mainstream success. With leading artists remixing for top names including Hot Chip, Klaxons, Thom Yorke & many more, and with the success of Benga's smash album, Diary Of An Afro Warrior and the album's single, Benga & Coki's Night receiving huge support on BBC Radio 1, dubstep is becoming more recognized round the world to an ever-growing audience. This LP is aimed at not only becoming another of dubstep's legendary releases by making sure it hits exactly what the fans want, but also by attracting those new to the dubstep sound. This LP really is 8 great dubstep tracks produced by two of the scene's most established and experienced artists."
$16.00 UPC: N/A ELECTRONIC
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BENGE: Twenty Systems CD/BOOK (ECD B1:08)
"'A brilliant contribution to the archaeology of electronic music.' -- Brian Eno. 20 tracks made on 20 synthesizers spanning 20 years, accompanied by a 60-page color book with a foreword by Robin "Scanner" Rimbaud, Twenty Systems is the latest release from electronica artist and Expanding Records founder Ben Edwards aka Benge. His tenth solo album, this ambitious project combines an audio CD of new music with a hardbound full color book containing photos and diagrams of the electronic instruments used, along with a detailed history documenting the development of synthesizers between 1968 and 1988. The purpose of the record is to demonstrate the development of the synthesizer from the first commercially available systems in the late 1960s to the introduction of fully digital systems in the late 1980s. Although not intended to be a comprehensive history of synthesizers, the listener will hopefully gain some insight into the character of each instrument, and on a more general level experience the evolving sound of synthesis over the years. Each track is the pure sound of an individual instrument, with no additional processing, sequencing or effects applied to any of the recordings. If a system was equipped with an in-built sequencer, it was used, and there are several examples of sound-on-sound processes, where a track is made up of multiple layers of the same synthesizer recorded in parallel. To put it simply, Benge lets the instruments speak for themselves and influence the way each piece is composed."
$17.50 EAN: 5050693184728 ELECTRONIC
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HOMM & POPOVICIU: Nikole Heckmann 12" (FREU 006EP)
"The Rhythm Kings are back. Nikole Heckmann is the latest weapon and second release of the congenial production team Homm & Popoviciu on the Freunde Tontraeger label. The sixth 12" of the beyond-techno factory is concentrated techno-funk with a strong sound, voluminous and killer groovy. The groove bomb from the renowned innovative label team Stickroth & Ercolino (Meerestief) and the Berlin-based DJ champion Tom Clark (Highgrade). A1. 'Stickroth & Ercolino Remix': Audio delight. Virtuoso neotrance variation of 'Nikole Heckmann.' Completely different from the original, smoother, more intellectual but no less danceable. The 'Stickroth & Ercolino Remix' is a radically spaced-out, futuristic work of sound: powerfully driving, deeply grooving, very melodious, then once again floating in effortless magnificence. Fans of James Holden and Nathan Fake can pump up the volume!"
$8.50 UPC: 807297394313 ELECTRONIC
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VA: Munich Discotech Volume 2 12" (GSR 076EP)
"Just some weeks after the release of Volume 1, this new Great Stuff series delivers Volume Two. Again, no needless bonus tracks or B-sides, only great tunes from great artists. Starting with Great Stuff A&R Rainer Weichhold himself, as after the overwhelming success with Bamboo it was time for another gem. Again produced with mate Bülent Gürler aka Butch; again different, always funky, always a crowdpleaser. Then Tonka's big tune 'Orca' from EP Vol. 1 with a huge tech-house remix from his friend Ian Pooley, a true German house legend, who not only released his new album recently but also just produced the new DJ T. single for Pokerflat. Daniel Bortz is resident DJ at Munich's great club Rote Sonne where Great Stuff also runs the monthly 'Great Stuff Night.' The very talented young producer and DJ also runs his own label Plastamusik where an early version of 'Südwind' was released in 2007 which was heavily played by Sven Väth. Check his fresh 'Re-Edit' of this anthem. Finally, as always, there's space for great newcomers at Great Stuff. The French duo Superslut from Béziers fascinates with a fusion of Flamenco guitars and peak-time minimal techno, which should give immediate pleasure to your dancefloor."
$8.50 UPC: 807297403718 ELECTRONIC
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VA: Mirror Of The Future 3x12" (HHMA 012LP)
"Electronic Injection and Active Agent had been more than simple label compilations where just a cross section of artists added a track. Harthouse is setting a really high standard since their relaunch last year. The sound parts are a pretty good match, interlock and have a quite reasoned basis. Harthouse has been one of the most important electronic institutions for the last 14 years with names around as Sven Väth, Alter Ego, Der Dritte Raum, Spicelab, Hardfloor or Resistance D. -- to name a few. Therefore it's not surprising that as a corollary the Mirror Of The Future shows you the meaning behind Harthouse! Mirror Of The Future is the new groundbreaking composition from Harthouse -- highly epidemic and instantly causes addictive behavior. Quite varied artists unify within a incomparable fusion which resembles a suspenseful myth. Mirror Of The Future quickly spreads through the whole body and lets appear everything in a clearer, more powerful and detailed way than one is accustomed to. This triple vinyl is a mixture of techno and minimal as you have rarely heard before! Within an hour, the pearls get connected between minimal and techno-sounds and closes the necklace which stands for the concept of the whole compilation. Der Dritte Raum, Hardfloor, Braincell, ADJD, Spicelab, Dachshund, Anderson Noise Scan X, Gámez and many more aim at the bull's-eye and definitely hit it!"
$18.75 UPC: 807297411713 ELECTRONIC
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SCUBA: Ruptured (Surgeon Remix) 12" (HFRMX 003EP)
"The defining feature of bass music in 2008 has been the expansion of the dubstep sound across disparate genres. Scuba's debut long player, A Mutual Antipathy exemplified this phenomenon, mixing dubstep's bass rumble with the eccentricities of dub, techno and electronica into a sprawling cinematic landscape. To complete the project, six tracks from the album have now been remixed by producers of a similar disposition, adding their interpretations of Scuba's vision. The remixes will be released in quick succession across three 12"s. The remixers: 'Ruptured (Surgeon Remix)': Since exploding onto the scene in 1995, Surgeon has been one of the most consistently original techno artists, with groundbreaking releases on Tresor and Dynamic Tension, among others. Poppies (Substance Dub Version): Part of the Scion duo, Substance (aka DJ Pete) is a legend of Berlin techno, whose past releases include the Basic Channel Arrange And Process collection."
$8.50 UPC: N/A ELECTRONIC
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STEINSKI: What Does It All Mean? 1983-2006 Retrospective 2CD (IA 116CD)
$11.75 UPC: 843041089692 ELECTRONIC
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OCEAN: Pantheon Of The Lesser CD (IMPREC 220CD)
"Following their acclaimed breakthrough debut album that caught the ears of critics and fans worldwide, and became Important's highest selling album, Ocean has returned with their forward-thinking, brutally heavy and purely minimalist sophomore album Pantheon Of The Lesser. Pantheon Of The Lesser was composed over a period of two years in Ocean's home studio in Portland, Maine. As the seasons, passed each track was written, re-written, played and then re-played as layers were slowly stripped away until the true essence of the song was revealed. Once Ocean entered the studio, it took another two years to deconstruct Pantheon Of The Lesser until they had found the essence of their writing. This disciplined deconstructionist approach to songwriting is how Ocean takes their music into the next level of the abyss. The result of this compositional technique is over an hour of strictly bare instrumentation and a kind of natural heaviness that slowly rises and falls in a pure organic fashion. Everything in its own time. Simply profound. Heavy like Schönberg. While Ocean continues to explore and expand upon their 'less is more' approach of profound musical minimalism and sheer heaviness, Pantheon Of The Lesser is a bit more musical than its predecessor. 'The Beacon,' the opening track, was played as Ocean's complete set on a recent U.S. tour and on dates with Mono and Boris. Clocking in at 41 minutes on record and over an hour live, 'The Beacon' evolves in 3 distinct movements with fleeting moments of hypnotic melody and earth-shakingly heavy dirges, creating an all encompassing tone of pure misanthropy. The second and final track on Pantheon Of The Lesser, titled 'Of The Lesser,' carries a similar theme of misery. Written as an ode to distraction, chemical and otherwise, it is Ocean at their most personal: a pure sonic stream of consciousness in slow motion. Packaged in a deluxe foil printed heavy duty cardboard jacket with art by renowned Maine illustrator Bruce Hutchison."
$10.00 UPC: 793447522029 ROCK
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BRETHREN OF THE FREE SPIRIT: The Wolf Shall Also Dwell With The Lamb CD (IMPREC 222CD)
"Brethren of the Free Spirit are guitarist/composer James Blackshaw and lutenist/composer Jozef van Wissem. Named after a cult of 13th-century Northern European religious heretics, this duo play with an appropriately zealous intensity. Brethren of the Free Spirit debuted in New York and went on a crusade through the Lowlands, Belgium, Spain, Ireland and London even appearing On the Dutch National VPRO TV show 'Vrije Geluiden.' Intricate phrases circle and spiral in on themselves, and in the end, it's the subtle shifts in rhythm and tonal coloration that provide a kind of transcendence in a sea of repetition. The Wolf Shall Also Dwell With The Lamb was recorded at Locksley Hall, Amsterdam in April 2008. It consists of 4 long circular compositions in which the duo employ all methods of contemporary performance styles to free the lute and merge the two instruments. Intentionally recorded in mono, it's occasionally impossible to tell the two instruments apart. Perhaps that's just what makes this duo so successful -- the players and the instruments become unified in historical references to the musics of both the ancient lute & contemporary acoustic guitar. For example, 'Into The Dust Of The Earth' is based on a classical baroque lute prelude from 1650 by an anonymous composer. The theme is mirrored midway, turning the piece into a palindrome, updating the material in the process. Blackshaw weaves his 12-string tapestry, hypnotically intertwining the lute and the guitar into one modern piece of ancient tunage, bringing the lute into the present day. The drawings on the cover by Belgian brethren Wouter Van Haelemeesch reference Greek myths as well as medieval alchemical emblems by the likes of Michael Maier."
$10.00 UPC: 793447522227 ROCK
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ACID MOTHERS TEMPLE & THE MELTING PARAISO U.F.O.: Glorify Astrological Martyrdom CD (IMPREC 226CD)
"Acid Mother's Temple's Glorify Astrological Martyrdom is sure to appeal to the myriad AMT fans who have made Crystal Rainbow Pyramid a new fan favorite. Professionally recorded mega-riffage for a super defined clean sound. Kawabata and company deliver this focused rock explosion full of hyper repetitive heavy hooks and freaked-out, pitched-up vocals. Cover art by Seldon Hunt."
$10.00 UPC: 793447522623 ROCK
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ELUDER: The Most Beautiful Blue CD (INFX 033CD)
"The careful choreography of retreat and remotion is what Patrick Benolkin is about. So you won't be surprised when walls within and without come down, dissolved by the drift inside The Most Beautiful Blue. The spectral soundfields of grey dimly charted by (free netlabel) debut Warm Warning's doleful drones and wan washes are opened up into miles-deep inner-zones, as under Infraction's curation, true textural colors come through. Of the label's fellow-drifters, Eluder's discreet field work and timbral questing place him closest to the 'grex' methodologies of Adam Pacione, or perhaps a more abstract carpenter in an annexe to the sawdust and smoke-rooms frequented by Milieu. But Eluder music is characterized not by the sound of the bucolic or sylvan, or even the underground, but rather the submarine. The will-to-escape finds an effective scenographer in Eluder, who offers here a sonic solution into which thoughts, mirroring the music's mood movements, may dissolve, float free, and finally submerge, without fear of being taken down." --Alan Lockett
$10.00 UPC: 842994015581 ELECTRONIC
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GAMELAN SON OF LION: Sonogram 2CD (INNO 718CD)
"Gamelan Son of Lion is a New York City-based composers' collective and repertory ensemble exploring and expanding the variety of musical styles that may be performed using Javanese and Balinese percussion orchestra. The ensemble has performed around the greater New York area and on tours abroad since 1976. This newest collection of compositions for gamelan features premiers from recent concert seasons as well as a scattering of old favorites from the past. Works by ten composer-performers of the ensemble are represented: Barbara Benary, David Demnitz, Miguel Frasconi, Daniel Goode, Lisa Karrer, Jody Kruskal, Laura Liben, Denman Maroney, John Morton and David Simons. The Indonesian Gamelan is based on a core group of metallophones (gongs and keyboards) in the traditional Javanese/Balinese tunings slendro and pelog, supplemented by gongs and drums. To the beautiful sound of the metallophones many other sounds can be added, according to the composer¹s inspiration. On this CD, in addition to the core gamelan sound, are electronically-processed music boxes in Morton's 'She (Really) Had To Go' and glass instruments in Frasconi's 'Telling Time,' Scottish fiddle and Gaelic song in Benary's 'Jigalullaby,' and a hypnotic kaleidoscope of world music strings, winds and vocal styles in Karrer's 'Kacapi.'"
$15.00 UPC: 726708671822 CLASSICAL
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HOMSY, IMANE: Lord Kanun CD (IDMA 321085)
Performed by Imane Homsy, kanun and vocal. "The kanun is traditionally used to accompany singing. It repeats the musical phrase and is played with two fingers. Here, we see it in a new light: accompanist-interpreter-soloist on a par with any singer. The kanun as a 'complete' instrument, in fact, revealed in all its glory by Imane Homsy and the ten fingers technique developed by her, a technique that conjures up new ambiences and colors. The kanun has at last found the place it deserves at the heart of the classical Arab orchestra."
$14.50 UPC: 794881890521 WORLD
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ADA: Forty Winks 12" (IRR 003EP)
"IRR number three presents Ada in her new (voluptuous) autumn robe. She is wallowing in pop and immersed in a sea of soul leaves. The beat of 'Forty Winks' is strolling through the woods to get a little break, and we in return, are really pleased to have an unusual track for very special moments. When you flip the record over, you will find 'Kink-a-Jou' -- after the beat has taken a little rest, it passes the bar, and makes its way back on to the dancefloor again."
$7.50 UPC: 880319303418 ELECTRONIC
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POPNONAME: Surrounded By Weather Remixes 1 12" (ITALIC 081EP)
"The first remix 12" single from Popnoname's new album Surrounded By Weather, featuring mixes by The Field, Tennishero and Picious. The 'Touch' remix by Stockholm's Aksel Willner aka The Field takes you on an intense, atmospheric journey to a Balearic planet in a far-off solar system. This is a journey headed directly into the light -- this remix will make waves. Also from Sweden are the duo Tennishero from Goetheburg. To the 'Touch,' original they add hot old-school drums and even hotter smooth chords which work with the dreamy guitar to create astonishing effects, making the track into an exciting house edit in slow motion disco. Game, set and match to Tennishero. Chris Demertzis aka Picious is a DJ and producer from Greece. He runs the 'Liebe Club' in Thessaloniki and welcomes such illustrious guests as Prins Thomas, The Modernist, Kevin Saunderson and Michael Mayer. His remix of 'Storm' comes on housey with a mellow dub influence and has all the elegance of an ancient Greek marble statue on the dancefloor of the 'Continental Baths.' Stormy weather indeed."
$7.50 UPC: 880319335013 ELECTRONIC
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DADA ATTACK: Clearly Imply (Gui Boratto Mix) 12" (K2 036EP)
"With Dada Attack aka Saulo Pais from lovely Sao Paulo Kompakt launches the next Brazilian artist. There's a rumour that we moved our headquarters next to the sugar loaf. Well, that's just our wishful thinking. Truth is that we're very excited to have Dada Attack. He's some sort of Brazilian Aphex Twin -- less for his musical output than his technical approach. Saulo loves to open his machines and in order to give them a special treatment with soldering gun. It's a normal thing to do, just part of the sound design, he says. Design seems to be something really important to Saulo. Apart from his musical works he also indulges in architecture, painting, art direction for movies and cenography for TV. Clearly 'Imply' is an ultra dynamic techno track with powerful stabs reminiscent of Dave Clark's legendary 'Wisdom' to the wise paired with a tricky, highly infective groove. Fellow Brazilian Gui Boratto's remix is increasing the energetic level to the max delivering a prime time banger of the finest. It's as efficient, intelligent and voluptuous as it can get."
$7.50 UPC: 880319037016 ELECTRONIC
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SIMIEN & OBEAH: What Are We Doing? 12" (KRKN 007EP)
"Kraken Recordings strike again with their seventh release. Complete with the usual trademark slick packaging and artwork, this time we see Obeah (aka 2000F) team up with Simien and featuring the vocal talents of Ilawy. 'Waiting' is the track and its received a lot of airplay from the likes of N-Type etc., on Rinse FM/Sub FM. It comes with a real soft reggae/dancehall vibe, perhaps this is a new approach by Obeah who has always focused on the deeper side of the 'step."
$8.50 UPC: N/A ELECTRONIC
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DEERHUNTER: Microcastle/Weird Era Cont. LP+CD (KRANK 127LP)
LP version of Microcastle, with CD version of Weird Era Cont. included.
$8.75 UPC: 796441812714 ROCK
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VA: Overview #3 12" (LIZM 005-3EP)
"Third installment of the Overview series, 'united for the best' Jay Haze, James Unk, Mossa and Chaton are drawing on the outer edges of where techno comes."
$8.50 UPC: N/A ELECTRONIC
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MARTINEZ: Organic Theme EP 2x12" (LMHO 003EP)
"One of the best things Copenhagen has to offer -- Martinez, has really spiced Lomidhigh Organic up with his Organic Theme EP. This year he's gone back to his deep house days as the ones we remember him from Chicago record label Guidance Recordings. Though he has further added this techno-ish touch and come up with the perfect balance of techno and house music! After hitting the market with two stoning 12"s on 3rd Floor and Moon Harbour, Martinez delivers yet another winner with his new 2x12" for Lomidhigh Organic. The record kicks off in fine fashion with the title track, 'Organic Theme,' and as the title suggests, this is the theme song for what the Organic label sound is all about and was specially custom-made for the label. Over 14 minutes of play time, this tune unveils itself slowly from a deep Rhodes-driven house groove with jazzy snare drums and a strong, steady kick drum into a lovely, liberating deep house anthem. More and more percussion enters over the floating deepness and after 6 minutes, a hypnotic vocal starts rising from out of nowhere, and brings the track to its peak. A perfect tune to start off an EP like this! On the B-side, we find a more minimal and stripped-down house groover, called: 'Chi-Town 60661.' The title is tracing back to the zip code of the area for one of Chicago's finest and most inspiring record labels, so you can surely imagine where the inspiration for this track comes from. The whole track is built over a deep and dark sub-bass driven groove, with high-pitched congas and a deep male vocal humming in the background. It keeps on going for over 10 minutes with sizzling hi-hats and cymbals entering in and out over the hypnotic bass and rhythm. The second 12" starts off with a more uptempo track, which has a nice feeling of more classic Chicago techno, reminding me of labels like Relief and Cajual. The track is called 'The Alley Cat,' and the whole track is built up by a pretty simple straight-up beat, but with the live recording from Martinez's own kitchen running free below the groove, it makes the perfect contrast to the simpleness of the track. The EP is rounded up nicely by the song, 'Rattlesnake' on the D-side. A very toolish track with a dark, deep voice and scattered-space-noise fading in and out under the deep surly percussion-filled rhythm, making these perfect breaks in the track -- it works, we love it!"
$15.00 UPC: N/A ELECTRONIC
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RUFUS ZUPHALL: Phallobst CD (LHC 030CD)
2008 repress. "Reissue of the second Rufus Zuphall longplayer originally released BASF Pilz, in 1971. Additionally as bonus tracks the second part of the Farewell concert Aachen 1972 (pt1 is on LHC 29). Cool photos....Belongs to most legendary progressive Krautrock LPs from the '70s."
$17.50 EAN: 4035177120790 ROCK
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ET CETERA: Et Cetera CD (LHC 071CD)
Heavy, crazy and amazing Wolfgang Dauner album, reissued for the first time ever. "First ever released on CD, Et Cetera's eponymous album (1980 reissue on Brain titled Lady Blue), originally released in 1971 on Global is an extraordinary album of weirdly trippy fusion that rides somewhere between instrumental Amon Düül II, Embryo and Dauner's own earlier classic Output. Full of ethnic (Arabic and Indian) spice with lots of the ethnic color added by legendary guitar and sitar (et. al.) player Sigi Schwab (Embryo), odd keyboard sounds by Wolfgang Dauner, dreamy bass patterns by Eberhard Weber and driving percussions by Fred Braceful and Roland Wittich, this is spacy, crazy, Krautrock and -- a bit jazzy. Alan and Steven Freeman (The Crack In The Cosmic Egg) present this album in their The Krautrock Top 100. Maybe the album was originally planned as a double-LP because there are three more titles from the same recording session, which really knock you out. 'Kabul' is a killer, especially because of Schwab's exploding electric guitar and Weber's driving bass. 'Tau Ceti' is a wonderfully dreamy delight presenting Schwab's gorgeous acoustic guitar playing. Last but not least, the bonus track 'Behind The Stage' connects Schwab's special electric guitar with the band's atmospheric but rhythmic fundamental playing. This album will be a masterpiece for all time. It's unique. Digitally remastered from the original master tapes. The sound is brilliant. CD comes with informative booklet." Includes 3 bonus tracks.
$17.50 EAN: 4035177000719 ROCK
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GORDON, PETER: Star Jaws CD (LCD 1031)
Digitally remastered reissue of an old Lovely Music LP from 1978. "Peter Gordon and 'Blue' Gene Tyranny are long-time Lovely Music stalwarts, having contributed their talents to many a LML release: Peter Gordon has acted as producer for a few early Robert Ashley recordings; 'Blue' Gene Tyranny is Robert Ashley's go-to pianist. Gordon and Tyranny have also collaborated in Gordon's Love of Life Orchestra (aka LOLO) and on Jill Kroesen's Stop Vicious Cycles. So, it's only fitting that when we dug into our vaults to give some classic Lovely LPs a new lease on life, we decided to release these three en masse. Star Jaws is a panoply of art-pop, '60s folk revival, and '70s funk; an amalgam of downtown minimalism, new-wave synthesizers, and soulful sax solos; a musical snapshot of late '70s New York City."
$9.25 UPC: 745295103127 ROCK
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BLUE GENE TYRANNY: Just For The Record CD (LCD 1062)
Digital remaster of this Lovely Music LP from 1979. "Just For The Record is a musical snapshot of West Coast post-classical music via Mills College: multiple-keyboard works by Robert Ashley, Phil Harmonic, Paul DeMarinis and John Bischoff."
$9.25 UPC: 745295106227 ROCK
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BLUE GENE TYRANNY: The Intermediary CD (LCD 1063)
Digital remaster of this Lovely Music LP release from 1982. "The Intermediary gathers all of 'Blue's' musical impulses together in one, sweeping work for prose, improvisation, electronics, and piano. A program records, processes, and plays back the changed sounds so that 'Blue' Gene must act as an 'intermediary': both the sender and receiver of information."
$9.25 UPC: 745295106326 ROCK
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SUB SWARA: Koli Stance 12" (LMR 002EP)
"Low Motion records is proud to announce the release of their second 12" -- Sub Swara's deep anthem 'Koli Stance,' backed with Sharmaji and DJ Boos' dancefloor scorcher, 'Skank Ethics.' Drawing on Sub Swara's hi-vibration/lo-frequency aesthetic, 'Koli Stance,' taken from their CD Coup d'Yah has been rinsed by DJs around the world, from Mary Anne Hobbs and Bobby Friction & Nihal (BBC Radio 1) to Kid Kameleon (XLR8R magazine) and everyone in between. Blackdown, in his monthly column for Pitchfork, raves that it's 'a master class in swirling subcontinental tablas and warping dubstep bass.' On the flip, 'Skank Ethics' has become a NYC dancefloor staple, appearing on the Dub War 001 podcast alongside such dubstep dons as Rusko and Peverelist. An instant-classic reggae riff that mutates into something far more nasty, it features scratching and additional drum programming by DJ Boo of the Juggaknots."
$8.50 UPC: N/A ELECTRONIC
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PIANO MAGIC: Dark Horses CD (MMM 054CD)
"Their music has run the gauntlet between electronica, post-rock, baroque, modern classical and even glitch, though in recent years, Piano Magic has settled on a unique, romantic, classic British alternative rock that echoes the most vibrant work of their prime inspirations. Dark Horses, the latest in their now annual 4-track EP transmissions, nods, consciously or otherwise, to the likes of Joy Division, The Smiths and The Chameleons, while managing to sound indisputably like Piano Magic. These songs are built on pummeled drums, chainsaw guitars, cathedral reverbs, insistent bass and Glen Johnson's reliably Morrissey-esque observations on a life less sweet. Dark Horses is Piano Magic's first record for the exceptional independent, Make Mine Music. The label is exclusively financed and maintained by its bands and therefore, the proceeds of each record sold go immediately back to those who made the music. Despite operating almost entirely beneath the radar in their native UK, since their first release back in 1996, Piano Magic have managed to successfully carve out a niche of their own that constantly defies expectation and sidesteps music industry convention. By never staying long on any one label, playing most of their concerts abroad and consistently redefining their sound, the band has not only survived against all odds, but built up a solid, devout worldwide fanbase. Their 12 long players and 18 other format releases have featured collaborations with Vasti Bunyan, Low, Tarwater, Hefner and Cornershop, amongst others. They've soundtracked a film by Spanish director, Bigas Luna, signed on and off with 4AD, Morr Music, Important Records, toured in Russia, Poland, Turkey, Greece, Spain, Italy, France, Germany, Belgium and England. Even so, Piano Magic remain, unashamedly, a 'cult phenomena,' not destined for recognition until perhaps a decade after they finally call in the ghost."
$9.50 UPC: 689492083526 ROCK
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HEDAYAT, DASHIELL: Obsolete CD (MAN 806191)
New remastered CD version (from original tapes according to the cover info), in cardboard sleeve (aka "vinyl replica" packaging); edition of 999 copies. "When Obsolete was published in November of 1971, the reporter from the magazine of reference, Superpop Hebdo (Superpop Weekly), questioned the repetitive aspect of this disc. He couldn't know that this musical approach would take flight thanks to English and German groups like Hawkwind, Amon Düül, and soon after, Gong, in France, whose founding members (Daevid Allen, Didier Malherbe, Pip Pyle, Gilly Smith, Christian Tritsch) accompany Dashiell Hedayat. From this space-rock album is torn 'Chrysler Rose' -- a little known masterpiece in its day, but which has today become a cult anthem to the 'joint' at all hip celebrations, revered by multiple generations of partiers. Humor and derision exist alongside the unreal on 'Love Song for Zelda,' realized with the help of William Burroughs, author of the hippies' must-have bedside book Junkie. Drugs are omnipresent in the hallucinatory texts of Dashiell Hedayat. The musical and lyrical composition date from the autumn of 1969, from whence the choice of the title Obsolete. An avant-garde disc so cool, it'll never go out of style! After having composed a second, very rare, opus under the pseudonym Melmoth (the beginning of intoxication), Dashiell Hedayat has since adopted a different type of writing, and today has authored novels and Hollywood screenplays under the name Jack-Alain Léger."
$15.00 EAN: 3700403528374 ROCK
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DOP: Panik 12" (MMR 018EP)
"The French project Dop is not simply one of those real 3-man combos which are not all that often to be seen in the world of club music. A really dynamic trio, who torch everything live if it ain't moving. An extraordinarily self sufficient band with a nonchalant manner of combining live instruments, singing and electronica on point as if it was the easiest thing in the world. There is also still the right balance, where fun and deepness clash, leaving the absurd and chunky elements out of the picture altogether; hence the fine details. There are still scores of mighty deeds waiting in the future, as well as on this fine 12" (already the 3rd Milnor Modern) with a degree of timelessness. Seldom have such unerring club thumps, the essence of a jazzy swing and musical pretense ever so close together, that the nightly congregation can completely be in agreement -- head music for the extremities with the beatitude still intact; cool entertainment is introduced. A1: Panik: An absolute street jam housed in a classic length! As if the Violent Femmes strolling with the jazz collection of their fathers explodes upon contact with a high voltage cable. So much promise -- so much delivered in just 3 minutes and 15 seconds of sweat breaking out! A2: Panik (Krause Duo Rmx): Dop on the electric chair from Krause Duo! You just know there is going to be some joyfully rapid hand movements feeding the MPC. A super happy Krause with an impactful fulfillment of sweeps and bass drums without toot and voice swept under the rug. B1: Ikarus Melancholic songwriter art meets transcendental club music. The long living and compulsive combination of song and track, long since a summer afternoon veranda-house driven with a perfectly evened-out balance between pressure and space. B2: Nature Boy A short opus driven of voice, tenor sax and military drums encased in a temporal gloom, on which the hopeful beauty of the autumn is carried."
$7.50 UPC: 880319324918 ELECTRONIC
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MINILOGUE: Mr Mustafa 10" (MINILOGUE 003EP)
Third in a series of 10 x 10" releases. "Exclusive vinyl release!"
$8.50 UPC: N/A ELECTRONIC
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SHACKLETON: I Want To Eat You 10" (MORDANT 014EP)
Limited repress of this 2006 release. "Big Sam Shackleton (Skull Disco) is back with another dark n' grimey platter. It was clever-clogs Baron Mordant who first released Shackleton's first volley, 'Stalker' on a branded one-sided 7". Shackleton has since gone on to set up his own Skull Disco imprint which has to date released five plates of low-end woe to unanimous fanfare. The Mordant gang chip the keeper on the flip with with a beast of a track that blends '70s German sequencers and the dubstep doorstep. As ever with this label it's top quality and limited."
$8.50 UPC: N/A ELECTRONIC
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KASPER: Davai Davai EP 12" (MUPA 009EP)
"Kasper, the man behind the Esperanza label, is an old friend of the NET28 crew: he has been around for the last few years, and finally here comes his first release for Mupa. Davai Davai is a superb house record, in which the old-school flavor of the two original tracks combines perfectly with Damian Schwartz's remix, where his very own style plays the big game. Kasper's most important background comes from post-punk, rock, jazz, rap and of course, electronic labels such as Studio 1, Basic Channel, Profan, Chain Reaction, Mosaic, Schatrax, Perlon, Planet E. Together with Papol, he founded Esperanza. More to come!"
$7.50 UPC: 880319321412 ELECTRONIC
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DEMAC, TOM: Stand Beside Me EP 12" (MUR 005EP)
"Gathering inspiration from the surrounding landscape, a big dose of Detroit techno, as well as influxes of electronica, dub and jazz, Tom Demac writes and records live electronic music from the soul. He has developed his own characteristic sound based on a philosophy of creating music aimed at the dancefloor. The Stand Beside Me EP lives up to this reputation, throwing Demac further into the spotlight and weaving across his distinguished sound. Daring and disjointed yet invitingly groovy, the title track 'Stand Beside Me' has hints of electronica through to new-age disco and a warped vocal that shows the product of Demac's own voice. 'Three By Four' shows more unruly workings, its throbbing heart of a bass line and simple melody shakes up the senses, a sharp nod to the early Detroit sound. To those who know him, Glimpse is one of the UK's best and most underrated producers. Carl Craig's Planet E, Leftroom, and now Murmur all agree and have offered a platform for his recent releases. His remix of 'Stand Beside Me' switches the flavor, pinning down the house elements and giving an old school kick. As the founder of Murmur, Geddes has held off for this pinnacle package to offer his debut on remix duties. Maintaining the menacing undertone, his working smoothes the edges and enhances the groove, depicting his trademark deep and pensive style."
$8.50 UPC: N/A ELECTRONIC
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DJG: Give Me A Reason 12" (NARCOHZ 011EP)
"The return of Narco.Hz! Juju's U.S.-based label finally returns with a new release and their 11th overall. Upcoming producer DJG steps up once again with his second release for the label, dropping two tracks 'Give Me A Reason' and 'Neon Dawn.' The A-side is a real heavy hitter, with an old school sounding intro with a female vocal line before the inevitable drop, which is full of twisted bass and snarling rhythms. 'Neon Dawn' continues with an old school vibe and this is definitely the one to really get the dancefloor moving, with the addictive electro synth and funky-laden lead."
$8.50 UPC: N/A ELECTRONIC
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CHROME: Third From The Sun CD (NOISE 076CD)
"Noiseville is very proud to have the chance to reissue these absolutely must-have traces of interstellar psych perfection from San Francisco's legendary Chrome. The sound was beefed up, and each was repackaged with the original art from their initial release back in the early '80s. These 3 albums (Alien Soundtracks, Half Machine Lip Moves, Third From The Sun) are classics and should never have gone out-of-print. But due to fighting within the band, these CDs will not be repressed and most unfortunately, the LP counterparts never made it past the test pressing stage, until the dispute has been settled by the courts, this is it." Third From The Sun was originally released on Siren Records in 1982, right before the band's break-up, with Damon Edge and Helios Creed chuddering out creepy post-garage industrial murk. Third From The Sun sounds more conventional rock than their prior releases, while still maintaining the garbage-y, weird-space psychonaut vibe that would be their trademark. Grinding guitars, terrifyingly creepazoid vocals, and a bass that sounds like rocks thudding off of someone's head.
$11.50 UPC: 634479535550 ROCK
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CHROME: Alien Soundtracks CD (NOISE 077CD)
This is Chrome's second album, released in 1978, and comprised of members Gary Spain (bass, guitar, vocals), Damon Edge (drums, synthesizer), and Helios Creed. Alien Soundtracks is the first of their releases that would later mark them as early innovators of post-punk industrial experimentalism. This release is raw punk heavy on the Stoogeian vibe, featuring Creed's flanging, scrawling guitar sounds backed up by Edge's use of tape manipulation and samples.
$11.50 UPC: 634479535567 ROCK
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CHROME: Half Machine Lip Moves CD (NOISE 078CD)
Originally released in 1979 on Siren/Beggars Banquet, Half Machine Lip Moves is Chrome's third album and is considered an absolute classic of raw punk/experimental genius, authored by the duo of Helios Creed and Damon Edge. "Half Machine Lip Moves was a curious and powerful hybrid, which fused a Stooges-styles aggression with a sci-fi and LSD-inspired otherworldliness, reflected in titles that evidenced their interest in aliens and contemporary technology. This album was arguably their finest moment ... Creed's searing, heavily FX-laden guitar and Edge's eerie Moog and vocals, underpinned by metallic drums, came together to create what could have become a radical new departure point for a nascent form of post-rock." --The Wire; "One of my Personal Top 25 albums of all time, this is certainly one of those records you can keep returning to and find new things buried in all those layers of ZOUND." --Julian Cope
$11.50 UPC: 634479535574 ROCK
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Z'EV: Outer Bounds Of Sound: Z'ev LP (NOISE 081LP)
"Outer Bounds Of Sound is an experimental LP series in an edition of 300 copies with a hand-made cover. Legendary percussion artist Z'ev combines his mystical sounds with recordings of old/odd religious recordings from the '70s."
$15.00 UPC: N/A ROCK
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MOORE, STEVE: Outer Bounds Of Sound: Vaalbara LP (NOISE 082LP)
"Outer Bounds Of Sound is an experimental LP series in an edition of 300 copies with a hand-made cover. Steve is half of the duo known as Zombi. This is a solo project, very ambient electronic passages."
$15.00 UPC: N/A ROCK
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NIGGEMANN, ALEX: Everybody's Darling 12" (OW 018EP)
"We are proud to present Alex Niggemann's debut release on Ostwind! Via his first 3 releases on Sportclub, Microfon and Moonpool (together with Mark Poppcke) Alex conquered his place in the heart of the listeners and major DJs such as Laurent Garnier, Afrilounge, Chris Liebing, D Julz, DJ Emerson, Joel Mull and many others! His remixes for e.g., Booka Shade or Jaxson (Freakwave) are earning big support and are a part of diverse DJ sets too. Everybody's Darling is a terrific, pushing forward tech-house bomb. Alex keeps it up to date and convinces with deepness, forward-thinking grooves and clarinets that reflect his charm. The second track is 'As I Did It Two Years Ago.' A beautiful tribal racket, supported by Mystic Synths. To complete the trio, we are proud to welcome dreamteam Solar & Poppcke on the remix! Their remix reminds us of classic Steve Bug productions. An impressive remix again and a perfect rounding off for this high quality 3-track EP!"
$7.50 UPC: 880319327117 ELECTRONIC
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RHAUDER: Influenced 12" (PPX 003EP)
"After Perplex 001 and 002, which got picked up by people like Sven Väth, Andre Galuzzi, Karotte and Ellen Allien, it's time for the next release on the quickly-rising label. It's the deepest and most refined from Perplex Recordings so far. Rhauder is the name of the artist and although it's his first release, his love for music and sound has grown for a long time, which can easily be heard in the outstanding production and fat, timeless analog sound quality. 'Influenced' manages to be deep and rave-ish at the same time -- the synth-lead takes a long time to evolve and build the atmosphere before it culminates in a big central break. 'Luna City Express' deliver a stunning remix of 'getting a glimpse' in their trademark chord-tech-style and with equally brilliant sound quality. 'Getting A Glimpse" on B2 completes the package -- melancholic, atmospherical and highly original. All together, a stunning debut of a promising artist and an important step in the development of Perplex Recordings."
$8.50 UPC: N/A ELECTRONIC
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THORGERSON & AUBREY POWELL, STORM: For The Love Of Vinyl: The Album Art Of Hipgnosis Book (PB 562216)
Hardcover, 232 pages, full color, $45.00 list price. "Hipgnosis was the biggest and best design firm for the biggest and best bands of the classic rock era. Formed by Storm Thorgerson and Aubrey Powell in 1968, Hipgnosis was a graphic design studio specializing in creative photography and working mainly in the music business designing album covers for many rock 'n' roll bands including Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Genesis, 10cc, Yes, Peter Gabriel, Black Sabbath, Paul McCartney, Syd Barrett and Styx, among others. For a dozen years, Hipgnosis created timeless rock iconography. For The Love Of Vinyl is the first book to document their output in detail, focusing on over 60 package designs -- from cover to label -- written about in entertaining detail by the men who created them. Also included are short essays by musicians (such as Pink Floyd's Nick Mason), artists (Peter Blake) and fellow designers (Paula Scher) on their favorite covers, as well as unseen photographs and ephemera. Complementing it all is a lengthy critical and historical text examining Hipgnosis and its legacy. For The Love Of Vinyl will be the rock book of 2008."
$28.00 EAN: 9780981562216 Misc
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FIXMER, TERENCE: Fiction One EP 12" (PLR 8002EP)
"Since his remix for Radio Slave's 'Grindhoude' on Rekids, Terence sees in 2008 his sound developing and pushing limits to other soundscapes. A new energy and direction emerge in his music in terms of atmospheres, grooves and darkness. Pure and true sounds with the warmness of machines to deliver a unique artistic 12". To announce the future release of his third album in February 2009, Terence brings through Fiction One, four brand new tracks with each a very special soul. Balanced between club and hypnotic mood , Fiction One introduces his new sound design. Mental and deep frozen elements are the key points of this EP. 'Drive the Bass' is bringing a great groove with a sudden line for a perfect peak time. 'Flame' will surprise you by its deep atmosphere and will probably help you to land after the high tension created by 'Gravity 5'. 'Magnitude Zero' is a balance between all the tracks and perfectly closes the EP."
$8.50 UPC: 807297421415 ELECTRONIC
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POM POM: 32 CD (POM 001CD)
"With 32 strictly vinyl-only releases in its amazing history, they have maintained a strong and essential element of Berlin's technoid underground movement since 2001. Pom Pom reflects the monotone and hypnotic essence of techno. Pom Pom created a distinctive style larded with playful, bizarre and dreamy elements over the last years. The bass drum drives always majestic through our consciousness within our galactic journey through time and space. From cold space-beats to warm and exotic planetary rebel storms to heartbreaking melodies, the traveler can find everything in the Pom Pom space. Pom Pom doesn`t need titles or calculated design. Pom Pom always uses the black and undiscovered matter from outer space and puts the shiny stars and cosmic adventures into the sound storage medium in order to let you find the magic place we call space. Fourteen selected titles for the very first time on CD from the heart out of the Pom Pom universe. Powerful like a mystic monolith!"
$13.50 UPC: 880319326820 ELECTRONIC
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GEMMY: BK 2 The Future/Bass Transmitter 12" (DRUNK 009EP)
"New generation bass music from the murky UK underground. Gemmy's anthemic 'BK 2 The Future' finally surfaces after a year of constant clockwise and anti-clockwise rotation on Bristol soundsystem. Shuffling, futurist bass grooves. Pure delirium on Peverelist's Punch Drunk imprint."
$8.50 EAN: 5060157036005 ELECTRONIC
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BUCKFASTER, TAZ: Murda Skank 12" (RAMP 014EP)
"Eyes glazed, nose running with a mixture of blood and amphetamines, curled-up lip, Taz Buckfaster emerges from a sea of Iron Brew to crush all who stand before him like some Scottish parallel world Godzilla. This hooligan has been causing trouble on the streets of Glasgow for years, being pivotal in the city's grime scene, and counts emcee Durrty Goodz, and wonk hop pin-up boys Rustie and Hud Mo amongst his BFFs. Taz has put on his dubstep head, mashing a worrying combination of influences from Altern 8 to Guns 'n' Roses to Dr. Dre together in a thoroughly disturbing way. As a result, Mary Anne Hobbs has pretty much hammered everything this troublemaker has committed to HD, and current scene hypees Rustie and Starkey have been keeping Taz tunes in their secret weapons box and reducing audiences to a sticky mess across the planet. Now Taz has been let loose on the general public."
$8.50 EAN: 5060157037286 ELECTRONIC
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BARRY SISTERS, THE: Our Way CD (RSR 008CD)
"The 1973 release by the internationally beloved Yiddish female duo. 'We take a tune that's sweet and low, and rock it solid and make it gold.' And rock it solid they did, on Our Way, The Barry Sisters' eleventh, and last, full-length studio recording. Throughout their career, they consistently drew from the wells of Yiddish and English popular song, everything from 'Without A Song' and 'Cry Me A River' to 'Hava Nagila' and 'Chiribim Chiribom.' If adapting Jewish music to the rhythms and contours of the American pop landscape can be considered one of the dominant aesthetics of early 20th century popular music, then The Barry Sisters ought to be considered crucial bi-cultural pioneers, part of the same treasured artistic genealogy that usually starts and stops with the Tin Pan Alley likes of Irving Berlin, George Gershwin, and Harold Arlen. They didn't turn America Jewish, they made Jewish sound more American. On Our Way, The Barry Sisters choose the elegant tradition of popular song itself. They took on the '20s pop chestnut 'Tea For Two,' used Yiddish to return the vanilla Perry Como smash 'It's Impossible' to its Mexican bolero roots, raided Hollywood for 'Love Story' (imagine Ryan O'Neal crooning in Yiddish at the bedside of a dying Kelly McGraw), raided Broadway for 'Cabaret' and 'Alice Blue Gown,' and turned out what just might be -- second only to the one Cuban audio priestess La Lupe did just three years earlier -- the most liberating version ever of the Sinatra staple, 'My Way.'"
$10.75 UPC: 824247015722 ROCK
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KESZLER, ELI: R.L.K. CD (REL 003CD)
"R.L.K. develops slowly and subtly with gradually shifting sounds, from intense activity to near stasis. Murky guitars and resonating bowed cymbals move around the open space of the recording, creating large blocks of ambiguous sound, all while crackling free drums twist across the surface. The music morphs into droning guitars, bowed percussion, feed back and beating overtones. The drums re-enter into a spacious atmosphere during the last section, where nail violin and bowed percussion play counterpart to the drums' broken timing."
$8.75 UPC: N/A ELECTRONIC
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PAUL, ASHLEY: D.O.L CD (REL 005CD)
"D.O.L is the CD and full length debut release by Ashley Paul. At first D.O.L sounds like a minimalist psycho-acoustic experiment. Long sustained horn tones interweave with bowed bells and percussion. Subtle shifts in tone color encircle one another moving along and building, slowly and patiently. Yet also, a rough and aggressive quality exists in it, with ample bow sound and crackling electronic hiss. Shortly though, it becomes something very different with the entrance of Ashley's whispered singing, guitars, bells and reeds. She sings something resembling a song, in her understated vocal style, but it is a song you have certainly never heard before. Corrupt lullabies glide along with an odd, lop-sided sense of timing from section to section. Chaotic and crude sound bubbles underneath, with a mish-mash of guitars, reeds, keyboards, electronics and field recordings collaged in elliptical shapes forming harsh and unidentifiable sound clusters. Suddenly sustained harmonium and horns enter, droning and exiting. They overlap with pitches and tapes, which create beautiful upper harmonic patterns and combination tones. Occasional broken vibrato filled saxophone lines shine through, only to abruptly exit. The piece ends as it begins with droning bells, soprano saxophone and tape recordings, leaving one baffled in the best sense of the word. Ashley has been very active over the last year, performing with Loren Connors, Aki Onda and Greg Kelley; participating in a new work by Phill Niblock for soprano saxophone and bowed crotales (played by Eli Keszler), and performing consistently with Anthony Coleman in duo, trio and on his recent New World Records release. In addition, she performed as part of the USA premiere of Mauricio Kagel's masterpiece Der Schall at Merkin Hall in New York City. 'D.O.L' is packaged in a hand painted matte grey arigato pak, with a silver embossed design. Hand embossed with a unique 'white wax/diamond' seal on the back, with a vellum insert wrapping around the CD. All are hand made and designed by Ashley. Pressed in a one-time edition of 500."
$8.75 UPC: ROCK
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KROMESTAR/CLUEKID: Get Up 12" (RNG 007EP)
"Ringo Records deliver the goods once again. These two tracks have been pounded on dubplate by all the heads, aired to a great reception at events like DMZ, these two tracks are guaranteed to get the dance in full effect. Do not sleep on this one!"
$8.50 UPC: N/A ELECTRONIC
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SHACKLETON: New Dawn/Massacre 12" (SCUBA 005EP)
2006 release, repressed! "Shackleton has been carving his own niche in the dubstep scene with seminal releases on Mordant Music and his own Skull Disco imprint. With techno legend Ricardo Villalobos showing a strong interest in this mercurial talent, he's begun to emerge from the shadows recently. These are two typical Shackleton cuts, with impossibly heavy bass, intricate percussion and a pounding beat. He's always threatening to stop making dubstep, it's a good job he always changes his mind..."
$8.50 UPC: N/A ELECTRONIC
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SASQUATCH: Hangman/Slayer 12" (SENSELESS 008EP)
"Senseless 008 for 2008 with the return of label co-runner Sasquatch. The big man has a long history deep rooted in the soundsystem and free party culture round the UK and beyond including time spent as a hard-tech producer, a dub MC and part of a UK hip hop crew. All these elements and more fuse in his tracks, adding another distinctive sound to the Senseless arsenal. Track one, 'Slayer,' has been on dubplate for over a year, in that time it has won a not inconsiderable army of fans including a lot of airtime on Rinse and SubFM and at big raves like Subdub, DMZ and FWD. Big hitters playing this one include Chef and Oris J, who likes it so much he has offered to remix it, watch out for that in a few months. The track wires a menacing heavy rock riff to some razor sharp arpeggio madness on the bass line to create a dancefloor destroyer that will still be looping round the heads of any crowd well after the night is done. The flip, 'Hangman,' has already had the Mary Ann Hobbes seal of approval and plays on the Breezebock, other fans include Warlock, who has included it in all his latest mixes and radio shows. The track picks up where DeVille's Stamina left off on Senseless 007, a 4x4 soca-style beat with a jump up offbeat bass-- add original dancehall vocals from Asher Don and you have yourself a future carnival classic. People will lose control of their limbs when this drops."
$8.50 UPC: N/A ELECTRONIC
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MARASCIA: Ofo/The Mood 12" (SDLX 023EP)
"Emmanuele Marascia from Italy has doubtless written an essential piece of history of house music! Do you remember the groundbreaking Italian label ACV with its Chicago house release of protagonists like Leo Anibaldi and Robert Armani? Emmanuele was one of the essential artists of this imprint too. Now he is back again with some great records on Systematic, Gigolo and Boxer Recordings and Ofo/The Mood is already the second output on Martin Eyerer's Session Deluxe. Functional beats that are essential!"
$8.50 UPC: 807297401813 ELECTRONIC
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KIYOKO, ITOH: Woman At 23 Hour - Love In CD (SWAX 058CD)
"Identical and deluxe reissue of this deliriously mega-rare and hardly known Itoh Kiyoko record. Normally if you want to score a copy of the original vinyl you are required to donate most of your vital organs to some yakuza-typed black marketer, but luckily enough, this one here is easier to attain without ripping out a lung or a liver to pound off. The CD is housed in an eye-popping foldout jacket. It was the final album Itoh recorded in 1971 and on this effort she got backed up by again a bunch of Tokyo underground heavy weights such as J.A. Seazer and Kuni Kawauchi of the Happenings Four. On this album, Itoh's talent is fully flowering and apart from merely eargasmatic songs, she hushes into being, atmospheric city-life field recordings and well-balanced sound snippets find their way in and between her compositions. These flashes of cosmopolitan Tokyo city life grandeur and the feeling of desperate desolation it tails along elevate her impeccable melancholic love ballads and softly erotic excursions to even higher levels of artistic expression, catapulting the whole affair towards eerie, stratospheric, heavenly, delightful realms. Sadly enough, both of her albums failed to catch on, not poppy enough, too melancholic, way too creative, artistically too advanced, hard to categorize and probably even too erotically sophisticated without degrading herself to mere carnal sonic one-hit wonders. In one word, a delicate, soft, psychedelic wonderland avenue of an album that will entrap simple airhead listeners into a deadlock without giving them the chance to fully explore the absinthial pleasures it conceals. If one only cares to listen to what lies underneath its surface layer, a new form of aural addiction will commence to besiege you. One of the greatest underrated delicate psychedelic female vocal albums to seep out of Japan. Original copies just never surface and if they do, you have to trade in -- in most cases -- a limb in order to take one home with you. So this eye-popping delicately crafted reissue might be just the thing you need. If you got entangled into Kaji Meiko's sonic universe, you should try Itoh Kiyoko. All-time highest recommendation and forget about original vinyl copies, they are even scarcer that all your Blues Creation, Too Much and Oz Days records together. Highest recommendation."
$20.00 UPC: N/A ROCK
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SHUJI, TERAYAMA: Roujin To Garigarihakase No Hanzai CD (SWAX 070CD)
"Tenjosajiki-related, Dixieland-styled madness out of 1972."
$20.00 UPC: N/A ROCK
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SHUJI, TERAYAMA: Aesop's Fables CD (SWAX 078CD)
"Tenjosajiki-related CD, reissue of a rare 1973 album, edition of only 500 copies."
$20.00 UPC: N/A ROCK
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MASATO, MINAMI: The Tropics CD (SWAX 080CD)
2nd CD reissue from Showboat of this classic Japanese underground folk-rock album, originally released by RCA Japan in 1971. Great mini-LP gatefold packaging, but very few made and not long for this world. "The Tropics was Minami Masato's first record on which he got assisted by Mizutani Takeshi of the Rallizes Denudes, his only appearance on record ever. Minami Masato was one of Japan's first beatnik hippie scum singers, who before venturing into the music world, spent some time in Mexico where he indulged himself in the narcotic goodies the country had to offer, went to America and witnessed in 1964 the rise of the beatnik movement and saw one of Bob Dylan's early performances. Minami's life would never be the same again. He crossed the Atlantic Ocean, criss-crossed through Europe and returned to Tokyo in 1966. He participated at the 1968 Kyoto Folk Jamboree Festival. However, his debut single did not appear until October 1969, followed by a second single in 1970. This album, his debut appeared in July 1971 for which he got assisted by a loose collective of fan musicians and befriended artists. Hadaka no Rallizes' Mizutani Takeshi was such a fan collaborator since he was quite in awe for what Minami stood for, being the unattached beatnik and drugged singer-songwriter he was. He let loose some ear shattering electric guitar on the album's closing track. This is the sole recorded output of Mizutani on disc. At least officially, if one ignores the dozen bootlegs and unofficially released music of his (like the Arthur Doyle-Mizutani 2LP set that was released without his consent). An unbelievably valuable document of the early Japanese underground. Hyper-rare and demented all the way. For lovers of Hadaka no Rallizes, Tomokawa Kazuki, acid folk, Jandek, and obscure and psyched-out sounds."
$20.00 UPC: N/A ROCK
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TAJ MAHAL TRAVELLERS: July 15, 1972 CD (SWAX 501CD)
Official CD reissue of the first Taj Mahal Travellers album, licensed from Sony Japan. Originally issued by CBS in Japan in 1972, this has been incredibly in-demand for quite some time (this Showboat edition was first issued in 2001 or thereabouts and is now more widely available again). The precursor to the 2nd and final Taj-Mahal Travellers album, August 1974 (reissued on P-vine in the late '90s and still available), this represents Fluxus-inspired drone and improvisation at its peak. The line up for this album is: Takehisa Kosugi (electronic violin, radio oscillators & voice), Ryo Loike (electronic contrabass, suntool, harmonia & sheet iron), Yukio Tsuchiya (vibraphon, suntool), Michihiro Kimura (electronic guitar & percussion), Seiji Nagai (electronic trumpet, harmonica & castanet), Tokio Hasegawa (vocal), Kinji Hayashi (electronic engineer), Go Hamada (producer). Recorded live at Sohgetsu Hall, Tokyo on 7/15/72.
$20.00 UPC: N/A ROCK
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BIAS, ZED: Ambush Riddim/Cosmic Minefield 12" (SDSTPR 002EP)
"Following on from Zed Bias' strong selling comeback release The Cauldron found on SDSTPR001, Zed treats us to a new batch of tunes. 'Ambush Riddim' and 'Cosmic Minefield,' having received support from dubstep stalwarts such as N-Type, Benga, Skream, Kode 9, Hatcha, Phil Asher, Mr Scruff, and many more, Zed can truly be considered back to his best, and this release doesn't disappoint. 'Ambush Riddim' sounds like a perfect hybrid of the best of UK garage, grime and dubstep, perfect for the raves and is sure to send MCs into a spitting frenzy. Watch out for future Sidestepper releases, plenty in the pipeline, and pick this up ASAP, they don't hang around for long."
$8.50 UPC: N/A ELECTRONIC
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MARSHALL JEFFERSON VS. NOOSA HEADS: Mushrooms 12" (SOAP 013-2EP)
"The second 12" contains two heterogeneous remixes from Meat vs Einzelkind and Martin Eyerer. On side A, Meat vs Einzelkind head on to new ways. Meat is known as a co-associate of the Freebase Recordstore in Frankfurt. Together with Einzelkind he donated two successful EPs for Get Physical Music. Moreover, the project Einzelkind multi-published solo at the Playhouse and Kindisch, as well as booked its own label La Pena. During the remix ,\\, the spoken vocals have been initially redesigned and an independent bass line inclusive effective ride application has been built. The vocals are not inserted until the middle of it, developing consequently a very individual charm. In comparison, the remix of Martin Eyerer is totally different. Next to the debut album, which appears in today's time at the own Kling Klong Outlet, the Stuttgartian produced, among others, 12"s with Gui Boratto, Oliver Koletzki and Toni Rios. He also earned a great reputation as a remixer. During his development of Mushrooms, Martin Eyerer circles discreetly a very close loop to the original, and as soon as Marshall Jefferson's voice silents, a forcing new groove emerges. No one could approach this topic any gentler."
$7.50 UPC: 880319327315 ELECTRONIC
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ART ENSEMBLE OF CHICAGO: Les Stances a Sophie LP (SJR 191LP)
$17.50 EAN: 5026328001913 JAZZ
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SPACEMEN 3: DJ Tones CD (ORBIT 028CD)
"Spacemen 3 have a limited edition (2000 copies) five track mini-album released by Space Age Recordings in cardboard sleeve wallet which features two previously-unreleased Spacemen 3 tracks, a radically different mix of the classic Spacemen 3 cover of the Red Krayola's 'Transparent Radiation' and appearing for the first time on CD, the ultra rare remix of 'I Love You' (originally only 50 promo white label vinyl copies were ever pressed). Rounding off this mini-album is a studio version of 'Ecstasy Symphony.' Track listing: 'These Blues, 'Transparent Radiation (violin mix),' 'Modulated Tones,' 'I Love You (remix),' 'Ecstasy Symphony.' Spacemen 3 consisted of the core duo of Jason Pierce (Spiritualized) and Somic Boom aka Peter Kember (Spectrum & E.A.R.) who formed the group in Rugby, Warwickshire, having met at art college. Other members of what would become a fluid line-up over the years included Pete Bain (Bassman, also of The Darkside), Natty Brooker, Sterling Roswell (Rosco), Will Carruthers, Jonny Mattock (Slipstream), and for the final few shows, Mark Refoy (also of Slipstream). From the outset, Spacemen 3 had a very defined set of aesthetic principles. They based almost their entire sound on their own concept of minimalism -- droning guitars, feedback, as few chords as possible, pounding drums -- with their motto 'Taking drugs to make music to take drugs to.' Their minimalism bled into their stage show as well. Sitting down to play their guitars and covered in the spinning colors of a cheap psychedelic light show, their stage 'act' was very anti-performance. Another striking aspect of Spacemen 3 was their willingness to cover and share their influences. Song titles, lyrics and interviews were peppered with references to bands and artists they believed shared their 'minimal is maximal' aesthetic. The Velvet Underground, the Rolling Stones, the Stooges, the MC5, early Captain Beefheart, free jazz musician Sun Ra, the Silver Apples, 1960s garage punk such as the 13th Floor Elevators, Red Krayola, the Electric Prunes, the Beach Boys, Jan and Dean and other surf bands, 1980s rockabilly groups the Cramps, the Gun Club, Tav Falco, blues and gospel acts like Muddy Waters, Bo Diddley, the Staple Singers and John Lee Hooker, and the production techniques of Joe Meek, Brian Wilson and Delia Derbyshire were just some of the names mentioned by the band."
$11.50 EAN: 5023693102825 ROCK
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LOS LLAMARADA: The Exploding Now LP (SS 025LP)
"It has been almost a couple years since Los Llamarada took the world by surprise with their much raved about vinyl debut The Exploding Now. Monterrey, Mexico's premier underground band's claustrophobic psych-punk won praises from everybody from Siltbreeze's Tom Lax to Z Gun's Ryan Wells. After being out of print for a year, The Exploding Now is back in print!"
$8.75 UPC: N/A ROCK
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LOS LLAMARADA: Take The Sky LP (SS 037LP)
"New album on S-S from Los Llamarada entitled Take The Sky. Originally slated for an earlier release, we held off on putting it out until we built this into one serious killer. While some of the murk of the first is gone (don't worry, it still has an eerie lo-fi sound), it has been replaced by sharp psych stun guitar which will make your jaw drop."
$8.75 UPC: N/A ROCK
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LAMPS: Songs Of Sexual Frustration EP 7" (SS 042EP)
"L.A.'s Lamps have done two great albums and a handful of singles that have established them as one of the most consistently good bands going. Songs of Sexual Frustration will do nothing to break the Lamps' stride. Here they throw primitive fudge on songs by Devo and the Pissed Jeans, fucking them with a gimpy, grimy shuffle. 600 pressed."
$3.75 UPC: N/A ROCK
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DLX: The City/Acid Rain Dance 12" (SITR 003EP)
"Steps In Time volume 3 features the talents of DLX, first featured on SITR001 with the roller entitled 'You Wan Dead?'. The A-side 'The City' is a much anticipated track and has received stateside support from the likes of Joe Nice and Nick Argon, coming with a real techy funk/hip hop vibe it encapsulates the sunny uplifting vibes found in their home city of Los Angeles. The B-side 'Acid Rain Dance' takes a much harder approach with the stabby bass rhythms and chaotic drum beats, both tracks are guaranteed to cause mayhem at the raves."
$8.50 EAN: 5060157036760 ELECTRONIC
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PFIRTER: Good Luck EP 12" (STHLMLTD 015EP)
"Juan Pablo Pfirter is predicting a magical career. He has already released big hits on labels like 2020 Vision and Spectral Sound under the name Plan Tec. Juan Pablo Pfirter's first EP on Stockholm LTD, MindTrip Music, was honored all across the world and played by Michael Mayer, Ellen Allien, Richie Hawtin, Adam Beyer among others. We are now proud to present the huge follow up to this success in the shape of Good Luck EP, which has already received great feedback and playtime from Chris Liebing, Anja Schneider, Len Faki, Joel Mull, Christian Smith, Marko Nastic and on. Here are Pfirter's own words about the Good Luck EP-project. 'The main idea of the tracks, 'Good Luck' and 'Bad Luck' is to show two different sides of the same coin, two different versions of the same story. Even though they have sounds in common, they strive in opposite directions. One bright and one dark.' This release rounds up with the song 'Elefantentor.' 'Shaped out from a theme park experience. It is based around a groove. Upon that groove I added a rollercoaster-like melody, that makes the dancefloor go crazy', Pfirter explains."
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MARLOW: Ominous 12" (STORM 015EP)
"The 'king of epic' returns to Storming for a sick three tracker, and from the opening track it's not hard to see why there is so much excitement surrounding this promising producer. A tension building intro and huge breakdown set the scene for 'Bomb Jack,' before dropping in to a dirty, gritty roller. Receiving support from Caspa, Rob Da Bank, The Others and Joe Nice to name a few. 'Minous': Once again the intro leaves you on the edge and tense before dropping into a dark driving bass, and complex drums -- this one will leave any dancefloor in pieces. 'Jigsaw': Again, epic is the word that comes to mind when you hear this track, much the same as the other two tracks -- the intro and build up make the hairs on the back of your neck stand up before the deep warping bass line is unleashed -- bangers and mash."
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DJG: Bees (L.D. Remix) 12" (SUBWAY 007EP)
"After the huge success of Unknown Suspect by Noah D & No Thing, Subway is keeping it state side with one of the biggest upcoming talents of this year. DJG also known as Dean Grenier hailing from San Francisco making his debut on Subway with his superb Bees EP. The title track 'Bees' is one funky stepper, it pips, it pops, and its bubbly all over. If this doesn't give the girls what they need, you're at the wrong party! 'The TL' is a whole different take, heavy halfsteppin, business that'll have you busting your gun fingers and reaching for your bassfaces in no time! To complete this EP, we don't have 1, but 2 remixes of DJG's 'Bees' track. On vinyl you have the mighty Leon Day aka LD fixing up a mystical remix of this prime stepper. While being active at Transition and cutting dubplates for all the top dogs in the scene, his inspiration is limitless, and that goes to show on this remix! And as a exclusive digital treat, fellow San Fran producer Djunya has worked up an 8-bit remix that's just too good to leave untouched -- nothing but quality! Big up to Djunya for this rework! Play support: Kode9, Walsh, Chef, Horsepower, Hatcha, The Others, Subscape, Marlow and many more!"
$8.50 UPC: N/A ELECTRONIC
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AMIR & KAPARA: Mimicry Complex 12" (SRX 005EP)
"Supported by: Richie Hawtin, DJ Hell, Monika Kruse, Martin Landsky, Laurent Garnier, Piemont, Ivan Smagghe, Smokin Jo, Sebastien Leger and Djuma Soundsystem. Amir's Bodymusic One was the starting shot not only for the highly acclaimed series, but also the first release on the Hamburgian label run by the rising stars Piemont aka Phunklarique and Dejonka. Suchtreflex has been keeping to its policy of supporting unknown artists and the latest release Monkey Business set off to be an underground hit which found many prominent supporters and caused enthusiastic reactions amongst crowds all over the world. Now a year later, they have decided to pull the geographical line a little longer from north to south just to land in Zurich, where Amir's friend Kapara lives and parties. Whilst visiting one another they ended up in the studio, the result being this groovy 10-minute opus with very well worked out elements which blend into one homogenous piece of art in the end. Amir's friends in Hamburg were immediately set on fire, Phunklarique instantly offered a remix, which turned out to be a brilliant idea, taking the right elements to underline his uplifting Phunklarique sound! Amir's friend and studio partner Butch also decided to interpret the song his way and all in all this is not only a highly functional EP, but one that was made out of friendship, good times and good ideas!"
$8.50 UPC: 807297400519 ELECTRONIC
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DANCES WITH WHITE GIRLS: New Crack Swing 12" (THRONE 001EP)
"Born and raised in Philadelphia, Dances With White Girls has been a musical force in the making since his earliest sonic experiments. The alchemy for this sound happening could be found in grade school drum kits, fledgling rhyme books, block party hits and a booming late 90s hip hop landscape. As a teenager, sounds moved beyond early curiosities and began to form his identity. One fateful night the ingredients came together and Dances saw the future- a 10-hour set by Danny Tenaglia convinced him that he simply needed to make this music. In Dances own words 'Watching Tenaglia, I saw a DJ moving people at the top of his game. I was making music and I wanted the power to move people on that level.' Bringing with him a thick Philly musical pedigree and a newfound supply of New York flash, a string of productions and remixes quickly followed. Work with acts such as Kudu, The Rapture, Team Facelift, Hail Social and The Dead Kids showcased what he had been building since his earliest days. Combining a pounding dark beat with a catchy party vibe; the Dances With White Girls aesthetic spread quickly, far and wide. Likewise DJ sets with heavyweights such as DJ. T, Felix Da Housecat, Busy P and Mstrkft have made Dances a fixture on dancefloors across the city. New Crack Swing is hip hop mentality with house music storytelling. A sound blending raw house and unhinged party anthems."
$7.50 UPC: 880319325014 ELECTRONIC
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AKIRA & COUNT BUFFALO, ISHIKAWA: Uganda: Dawn Of African Rock CD (TILAR 5012CD)
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VAN HOESEN, PETER: Empire In Decline/Third Piece 12" (T2X 003EP)
"Once again the Brussels' producer delivers the goods with two dirty, funked up prime techno cuts. Hot on the heels of the Casual Care EP this new two-tracker presents another example of Van Hoesen's highly personal approach to techno music. 'Empire In Decline' is fueled by relentlessly repetitive metallic percussion, providing the main rhythmic and melodic parts of the track. Strands of white noise try to escape the kick drum's pressure, expertly assisted by a pair of shuffling hi-hats. The precise shuffle of 'Empire In Decline' provides ample room for the funk to come out and wrap itself around your waist. Dark, dirty and destined for loud playback. 'Third Piece' develops a slightly different approach, presenting a gritty percussive approach that's at once menacing and inviting. It doesn't waste any time to get down to business, starting off with a full-on groove that builds and builds and builds. Halfway through the track there's a hint of a melody creeping in, sustained by a rolling bassline that pushed things ever forward. At all times a gritty percussive presence tends to break out of its cage, providing 'Third Piece' with a dose of highly-charged techno-funk tension. Lovingly mastered by Dubplates & Mastering, Berlin. Limited to 500 copies."
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SILENT LAND TIME MACHINE: & Hope Still CD (TLR 045CD)
CD version in a tri-fold, double sided, offset printed cover. Woven Japanese inner sleeves. Edition of 500. "Here's something a bit different. A collaborative release with the band's own Indian Queen label. Pretty hard to pin this one down, but it's a trip for sure. A rather mysterious one-man band solo outing from Texas, who builds up layer upon layer of violin, viola, acoustic guitar, slippery electric slide, percussion, electronics, accordion, buried vocals, and found sounds into haunted, rollicking, thick sonic blankets of sound. Many simple parts entwined, looped, and orchestrated into an undulating whole, like naive bedroom folk rock filtered through some blissed-out minimalist phase experiment. Ecstatic, post-psychedelic chamber rock -- maybe? Really doesn't sound like much else out there, but it's instantly enjoyable, energized, and grooves freely in its own uplifting way."
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SILENT LAND TIME MACHINE: & Hope Still LP (TLR 045LP)
LP version. "Packaged in ghostly and subtly beautiful offset printed foldout cover, with foldout insert. 180 gram vinyl. Limited, numbered edition of 300 copies."
$17.50 UPC: N/A ROCK
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WOODS FAMILY CREEPS: Woods Family Creeps LP (TLR 049LP)
"New vinyl edition of the instantly sold-out Red Record first edition, co-released with the Woodsist label. Newest incarnation of NYC's wondrous Woods, as the trio of Jeremy Earl, Jarvis Taveniere, and G Lucas Crane. For sure, the finest yet from these folks. Lysergic and infectiously bent acid-folk mashed into Faust IV-style electronically dosed pop grooving, all awash in odd studio effects, motorik percussion, cracked fuzz, unique vocal gush, twisted lyrics, and burning psych jams. Plus enough sweet hooks to get yr next freak-out party moving right. Hell yes, it's a wicked one. 140 gram black vinyl packaged in a heavy '60s style cover with insert. Edition of 1000 copies."
$12.50 UPC: N/A ROCK
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OCHS, MAX: Hooray For Another Day CD (TSQ 1059CD)
"Max Ochs. Cousin of Phil Ochs. Poet. Schoolmate of John Fahey and Robbie Basho. Friend of Mississippi John Hurt and Skip James. Social activist. Takoma and Fonotone recording artist. Composer of the tune 'Imaginational Anthem.' Maryland's Max Ochs recorded two influential guitar pieces on a long out-of-print Takoma LP, Contemporary Guitar Spring '67, alongside tracks by John Fahey, Bukka White, Robbie Basho and Harry Taussig. Hooray For Another Day contains exciting new instrumental works from this American primitive master, including a new take on Fahey's arrangement of 'In Christ There Is No East or West.' The disc also contains several spoken word poems, one entitled 'Phil,' for Max's cousin, the late folk legend Phil Ochs. Max's tune 'Imaginational Anthem' inspired the guitar compilation series of the same name on Tompkins Square. This album is a stirring personal statement from an overlooked yet vital American artist."
$9.50 UPC: 856075001059 ROCK
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JOHN KEYS: Pac Man 12" (TREIB 083EP)
"Lucky coincidence, two soul mates have found each other who just had to meet one day: Dandy Jack (Perlon, Ruta 5, Contexterrior) belongs to the core of the Chile connection and influenced with his compadres Villalobos and Nicolet the flow of the past (and ongoing) 10 years party. A professional musician, Andrès Garcia (Helvet Underground, Logistic, Connaisseur) composes scores for film, theatre and contemporary dance and co-operated with Quenum und Lee Van Dowski, among others. Sparkling with flashes of inspiration, los yonquis musicales have fun in an advanced state. One of their matchless tricks is that they also know how to spread the fun with verve. The other trick: just if one feels to have become irreparably electrified by one of their tracks, they are really going to get started. This comes across as serious as whimsical, feathery, with a great degree of elasticity, at the same time with a straight vehemence factor. If the two hyperactives would be locked in a soundproof room for two hours to come down, they'd certainly reappear with brilliant ideas for at least two new albums. When the duo kicks into action, the high-grade funkiness of two particle streams colliding while dancing, explodes in ones face. No wonder, since their common production base is Geneva. Which makes clear who actually generates the black hole to devour the big standard repertoire of the world soon. It is becoming gigantic, and approaching!"
$7.50 UPC: 880319323317 ELECTRONIC
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PEACE DIVISION: Junkyard Funk Reconstructions (Part 1) 12" (TSUBA 026EP)
"Junkyard Funk was one of the seminal house albums to come out of the UK in 2000. Masters of the deep groove Clive Henry, also resident at DC10, and Justin Drake are one of the most respected duos in house music with over 10 years experience in the business. Whilst many contemporaries have fallen by the wayside, Peace Division have remained at the forefront of underground house. Following 2007's seminal Soft Heavy EP for Crosstown Rebels, 2008 has seen them release a second Coast 2 Coast compilation for NRK and the critically acclaimed The Lab EP on Tsuba. Part 1 of Junkyard Funk Reconstructions sees Jamie Jones and Rozzo update the classics. Jamie Jones has always been heavily inspired and influenced by Peace Division so when the opportunity arose to remix the seminal 'BU4T,' he was more than a little excited. The result is his biggest remix to date. Rozzo, aka Peter Dildo and also one half of Mountain People alongside Serafin, delivers a truly awesome interpretation of 'Gotta Have You' that's sure to be one of the biggest tracks this winter. Just wait for the stabs in the break."
$8.50 EAN: 8072974215140 ELECTRONIC
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MR JAMES BARTH: Workin' The Truth 12" (TURBO 055EP)
"So deep you'll need scuba gear. In Jori's words: 'In 1995 me and my friend Ari of Lumi records realized it maybe was actually a waste time to try to run a dance label with no experience from the north of Finland. Indeed. Instead, it might be a smart idea just to focus on making music and find a label that was already established and have them put the music out. Swedish radio had a show at the time called 'Tema: Dans,' and they would have some guest DJs coming over and doing their thing. Usually more traditional housey stuff, but one Wednesday evening Calle had a guest that blew my mind: Cari Lekebusch. Playing what could've been jacking Chicago traxx, but somehow it was all different -- and as it turned out it was mostly done by what the world would become to know as the Stockholm techno gods; Cari, Adam Beyer, Jesper Dahlbäck, Alexi Delano, Joel Mull, Jean-Louis Huhta, et al -- and all their aliases. Impressed by all this I sent Cari a letter (yes, a handwritten one) with a demo-cassette of some of my tracks telling him how I had heard all this music on the radio and since his name (Cari, not Lekebusch) implied a Finnish connection he might be interested in expanding his empire eastbound. A week later I received a letter from Cari simply stating 'You're definitely not faking the funk' and a phonecall followed a few days later and a friendship was established. My friends Ari Ruokamo and Tuomas Salmela also sent tracks to Cari and he was quite excited about this northern Finnish sound and even started a new label called Trainspotter's Nightmare to release our stuff on. Of all the music Cari himself has done my favorite is maybe the Mr Barth stuff. Slightly less abstract than some of his other more experimental techno, but easily as uncompromising, and on some levels more open minded with a certain cross-over potential."
$8.50 UPC: 807297398014 ELECTRONIC
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PROXY: Raven 12" (TURBO 056EP)
"This is the one. Massive support by Boys Noize, Tiga, Justice, Soulwax, et al. Erol Alkan gave us his poetic take on the record: 'I heard it in a car. Didn't feel it. Actually that's a lie. I did feel it. It wasn't until I saw Xavier play it to 10,000 Tiesto fans. At that festival ? then it made sense. It's simple beyond comprehension. It's been one of the biggest records of the year for many of us. And it will probably disappear by December only for us to rediscover it again in 2012 -- and declare it a work of genius."
$8.50 UPC: 807297398113 ELECTRONIC
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KOSHEEN/PLASTICIAN: Guilty (Plastician Remix) 12" (KOSH 001EP)
"And here it is. Another highly anticipated dubstep record. Plastician has been teasing us for an age with this tune on his Rinse FM shows and in his live sets. 'Guilty (Plastician Remix)' -- Kosheen finally hits wax and does not disappoint, with its grime framework and ultra-heavy bass line, this one is built for the warehouse rave."
$8.50 UPC: N/A ELECTRONIC
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WHITEHOUSE: Erector LP (VFSL 003LP)
"Originally recorded in 1980, Erector was harsher and less 'industrial' sounding than the first two albums and arguably became the seminal influence, along with The 150 Murderous Passions LP, for the subsequent wave in the mid/late '80s of noise projects (in particular Japanese); also featured for the first time in vinyl format is the originally banned cover art by Steven Stapleton."
$16.50 UPC: 823566478126 ROCK
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DUBSPUN, MATT: Bridged Distance EP 12" (VBNTC 007EP)
"Matt is a veteran DJ who has been mixing musical blends since 1987. During his high school years, he performed at WKKC 89.3 FM, a community college radio station located in Chicago's south side Englewood neighborhood. He hosts a weekly radio show called Vibenotic, which airs Wednesday nights on WIIT 88.9 FM Chicago. Every show is a three-hour filled collage of live underground house mixes from a variety of Chicagoland DJs. Matt works with a variety of old school machines, classic sounds of Roland TR707, 808, 909 beating under deep chords and melodies; the raw elements of early Chicago house and Detroit techno."
$6.25 UPC: N/A ELECTRONIC
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GOWENTGONE: Under The Bridge EP 12" (VIDAB 008EP)
"Recording some new love music: after the unforgettable Vollkontakt EP, label-heads Stephan 'The Fist' Hill and Oliver 'The Brain' Deutschmann are back together as Gowentgone to once again save deep house from it's sophisticated isolation, getting him back on track. The message comes thru with 'Love & Respect,' being the master track of the whole record and setting the standards: a bulletproof foundation made of bass and beats presents itself as a perfect stage for heroic drones opening the spaces without becoming too declamatory. Throw in some relaxed sermon by a guy called wisdom, add that little extra swing with some fancy hi-hats and there you go. The self explanatory tool version frames the experience albeit with more twitching and some healthy rumble, becoming best friends with those who play. In between, we find the sleeper of the record, ready to hit anytime, anywhere, the secret hit, hidden in fumes: 'Point Blank' makes the chords drip like honey and knows its way to the promised land, where percussion is always a good decision and euphoria is induced by knowledge and the right dosage. That's how we love and live, in this house."
$7.50 UPC: 880319335617 ELECTRONIC
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JACKMASTER HATER: Your Mind (Passion)/Acid Dreams 12" (WHBTR 001EP)
"Two long sought-after, unreleased tracks from the vaults of an old school Chicago house head, to be filed under the much cherished 'Ron Hardy Edit' card. The A-side is a super minimal drum beat with a whispered vocal repeating 'Your Mind' over and over. The B-side is titled 'Acid Dreams'; less minimal, with a nice synth bass, and stringy melody, and Martin Luther King's 'I Have A Dream' speech. Unfortunately 'Acid Dreams' is from the only known copy of this track and the tape it came from was not in the best of shape. Please do not expect true fidelity, as there are noticeable tape artifacts throughout this historic track."
$6.25 UPC: N/A ELECTRONIC
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LAUREN, THOMAS: Limit Life 12" (WLTD 002EP)
"At Wolfskuil HQ we have received so many fantastic demos from fresh and upcoming producers with a small and sometimes even no discography, that we have decided to start a sub label dedicated to new talent. This will be the second outing, from Dutch supertalent Thomas Lauren and a smashing remix from Juan Sanchez on the flip. Ever since his emergence on the Dutch scene the live act and producer that is Thomas Lauren has been causing waves nationwide. Within a relatively short amount of time he has built a solid reputation for himself with his mind-blowing and energetic live performances. His tracks have been picked up by Dutch imprints such as Manual (also Petter, Umek o.a.) and Dualblock. Wolfskuil head honcho Darko Esser has been following Thomas ever since he started out, so it was only a matter of time before he would make his Wolfskuil debut. 'Limit Life' is a melodic little monster, tear-jerking and ecstatic at the same time. It fits the Wolfskuil profile more then well. The build-up is tense, with excellent use of vocals that give the track an eerie feel. The melody and stabs that surround it are of great beauty and have a vibe that fits the Dutch summers, with its radical shifts between sun and rain, to well. Juan Sanchez (Smoke Records, Wit) is on remix duties on the flipside. The Dutch/Spanish producer uses the most important elements from the original and brings it to an overwhelming climax. The intimacy from the original is not lost in the waves of effects and filters of this dancefloor monster, which in our opinion is a job very well done! At Wolfskuil Records there's no doubt that we will be hearing a lot more great music from both these talented producers in the near future!"
$8.50 UPC: N/A ELECTRONIC
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VA: Japanese Traditional Music: Gagaku, Buddhist Chant... CD (WA 2009CD)
...Kokusai Bunka Shinkokai 1941. First in a series of 78 restorations, this one focuses on gagaku & Buddhist chant. Beautiful, lost-in-time recordings -- produced to perfection from one of the world's greats . In the words of World Arbiter's Allen Evans: "Current gagaku sounds brittle, easily cracked, very delicate. And in 1941 they used fewer performers but have a solidity, a weight. They were carrying on a tradition that was part of an immortal empire, a vision of permanence. Four years later it was over." "In 1942, a set of sixty 78 rpm discs documenting the most authentic traditions in Japanese music was privately issued. Due to the war and neglect, few copies survive. This disc marks the beginning of its restoration."
$12.25 UPC: 604907200923 WORLD
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SIDESHOW: Admit One CD (AUS 003CD)
This is Fin Greenall's (aka Sideshow) second full-length release for the Aus Music label. Greenall would describe himself as the engine of Sideshow, backed up by the band he has been touring with as legendary London label Ninja Tune's first and foremost singer-songwriter, Fink. During the band's downtime in between touring Europe and the USA, and writing his critically-acclaimed soul-blues-dub, they came together in his studio in Brighton to bring us some more trademark dub-infused goodness. Most of the tracks are live versions, and covers or versions with samples from older records in the spirit of paying tribute, not stealing ideas. This fine line runs throughout the history of dub and reggae, and runs through this record. Sideshow admits that "Dub to me is about space, vibe, texture, it's about not thinking too hard, but feeling. Dub is like the church of music to me -- a simple innocence with immense power." Admit One has brought together musicians such as Guy Whittaker (bass), Tim Thornton (drums) and Ellie Wyatt (strings), as well as a number of talented vocalists including Tina Grace (Moby, etc.), Samar, Cortney Tidwell and Paul St. Hilaire. Also worth a mention are Fin's Quadraverb GT and Boss SE50 fx units -- both are crucial in achieving the Sideshow sound.
$11.99 UPC: 827170099821 ELECTRONIC
01. Television (feat. Cortney Tidwell)
02. Sequential Dub
03. If Alone (feat. Paul St. Hilaire)
04. African Cherry
05. French Model In Dub (feat. Samar)
06. Bottletop (feat. Tina Grace)
07. Youth Of Today
08. Admit One
09. These Things I See In My Vision
10. Strung Outro
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MAERZ, MARION: Burt Bacharach Songbook CD (BB 020CD)
"German Schlager? Not my cup of tea at all, back then!" recalls Marion Maerz, as she reflects on the beginnings of her career. Indeed, the first singles she recorded (under her maiden name Litterscheid) could only be described as "schlager." It was only after switching record companies that her big break materialized. In 1966, Marion (having dropped the Maerz) was catapulted to overnight stardom with the album Er Ist Wieder Da. Four years later, she and her producer Sigi E. Loch came up with the idea of the Burt Bacharach covers album complete with a chic new surname for Marion. It was the perfect opportunity to start over. Marion had her first chance to really show what she was capable of and Sigi Loch could make a name for himself as an innovative developer of talent. Loch chose 12 Bacharach songs and had them translated into German (some by popular German lyricist, book writer and librettist Michael Kunze). He brought Ingfried Hoffmann on board as arranger, Hoffmann having found international fame as an inspired jazz organist (for Klaus Doldinger, amongst others). What Loch and Marion Maerz had not counted on was the reaction of the "buying" public. The record gathered dust on the shelves and the anticipated follow-up productions were shelved before they could even be embarked upon. What a huge disappointment this proved to be for Marion Maerz, seeing the change in creative approach she had hoped for slip away. Today, connoisseurs consider this record (originally called Seite Eins: Marion Maerz singt Burt Bacharach, released in 1971 on Reprise Records) a musical masterpiece and for Marion Maerz the record represents a highlight in her career of which she remains immensely proud. If one should enjoy the great fortune to find a copy of the LP at a record fair or on the internet, then the price tag is sure to be a princely one. It has taken almost forty years for these 12 musical pearls to be polished up and re-released in appropriate fashion. At long last, the record has finally has come to earn the respect it most certainly deserves. The accompanying booklet contains an interview with Marion Maerz and recollections by the arranger Ingfried Hoffmann. Warning: all songs in German!
$11.99 EAN: 4047179206525 JAZZ
01. Warten Und Hoffen (Wishin' And Hopin') (2:45)
02. Frag Doch Nur Dein Herz (Trains & Boats & Planes) (2:33)
03. So Wie Ich (Close To You) (3:18)
04. Nimm Nicht Alles So Schwer (Don't Go Breaking My Heart) (2:27)
05. Wenn Ich Die Regentropfen Seh (Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head) (3:10)
06. Alles Ist Nun Vorbei (Anyone Who Had A Heart) (2:33)
07. Ein Haus Ist Kein Zuhaus (A House Is Not A Home) (3:38)
08. Einsame Träume (Odds And Ends) (3:16)
09. Das Ende Der Reise (24 Hours From Tulsa) (3:17)
10. Geh Vorbei (Walk On By) (2:28)
11. Ich Wünsche Mir So Viel Von Dir (I Say A Little Prayer) (2:52)
12. Auf Dieser Erde (All Kinds Of People) (2:36)
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KHAN OF FINLAND: Khan Of Finland CD (IMS 004CD)
The I'm Single label releases the eponymous debut CD from Berlin-based Khan of Finland. Centered around the figure of mega-producer Can "Khan" Oral (aka Captain Comatose), Khan Of Finland are a trio in the traditional sense of the word who make a sound that is anything but. Using just vocals, piano and a human beat-box, they play all-acoustic electronic blues, but also switch roles and improvise. The piano becomes a percussive instrument. The beat(box) melodic. The vocal full-blooded. From the blues to a howl. The sound veering from metal-heavy riffs to dubbed-out cabaret. These 9 songs were all recorded live at a defunct gas station in Berlin-Wedding with a few additional over-dubs recorded at various other spectacular locations such as St. Clara Church in Berlin-Neukoelln. Weirdly swank, electro-tinged, and decidedly energetic odes to loving life.
$10.99 UPC: 880319337925 ROCK
01. Who Never Rests
02. Walking In The Rain
03. You Like To Party?
04. Favor After Favor
05. Bottle Inn
06. Say Good Bye
07. Excommunication
08. Bling Bling
09. Vier Jahreszeiten
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HENKE, ROBERT: Atom/Document CD (ICM 007CD)
Atom is a collaborative performance by visual artist Christopher Bauder and Robert Henke. A matrix of 64 moving, helium-filled balloons each contains a bright white LED. By moving the position of the balloons and triggering the LEDs inside, it is possible to create morphing, flashing and flickering three-dimensional sculptures. Atom has been performed at Centre Pompidou in Paris, at Tesla Berlin, and at several other festivals in 2007 and 2008. This CD/limited 2LP contains the music written for the Atom performance. The performances allow for a lot of spontaneous interaction between Christopher, who controls the height of the balloons in the matrix, and Robert Henke, who controls the LED patterns by triggering various musical elements. So each performance is different, and the CD serves as a document of one possible scenario. The music for the performance has been created according to a few basic principles: there are floating elements that are not percussive and have no direct connection with the LEDs in the balloons. There are percussive elements where in each piece, each percussive element has to trigger an LED. And there are no percussive elements allowed that do not trigger LEDs. This strict conceptual approach made it possible to come up with impressive music and LED movements in a very limited period of time in 2007, before the first performance. Also each piece contains only four channels of percussive sounds, a deliberate limitation which made it possible to control the audio part of the performance entirely via a hardware MIDI controller box. Both artists felt the musical effort deserved to be conserved. Henke spent a lot of time refining each detail of the sounds and the patterns: "Some of the pieces I rebuilt from scratch, and in some cases I went in a totally wrong direction and came back to a much earlier version after weeks of unsuccessful attempts. The result is the most 'serious' album I created so far, and it marks a new coordinate in my musical universe, with its combination of noisy and rough industrial sounds, processed piano, and distant drones."
$11.99 UPC: 881390430727 ELECTRONIC
01. [_flicker]
02. [quad_planar]
03. [shift_register]
04. [_convex]
05. [metropol]
06. [first_contact]
07. [diagonal]
08. [crossing]
09. [_exit]
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HENKE, ROBERT: Atom/Document 2LP (ICM 007LP)
"The vinyl edition is a limited heavy 180 gramm pressing in a luxury gatefold cover with full color print -- therefore more expensive as usual!"
$16.99 UPC: 881390430765 ELECTRONIC
01 [_flicker],
02 [quad_planar],
03 [shift_register],
04 [_convex],
05 [metropol],
06 [first_contact],
07 [diagonal],
08 [crossing],
09 [_exit],
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SCHULTE, MARTIN: Depth Of Soul CD (LANT 002CD)
This is the debut full-length release on the Lantern label for Russian DJ/producer Marat Shibaez aka Martin Schulte. At the early age of 12 years old, his mind was heavily captured by electronic music and 2 years later, he started producing tracks under the alias Martin Schulte. So far, he has already released over 30 pieces and remixes on labels around the world such as Sinergy Networks, Pongo and Green Rat. Depth Of Soul is composed of 9 deep, spatial, minimal dub tracks which prove his already matured skills. The well-crafted textures are deep and warm throughout, showing his background and revealing inspirations from nature with beats that are tremendously diverse and cutting edge, sometimes sharp, other times bouncy, keeping the same cozy tension from the beginning to end. As the artist himself describes, "The tracks represent my soul and is like a sound gallery of paintings," and indeed, the overall color of the album is comfortably shady and dim with beautiful gradations, just as in an Impressionist painting. A splendid, underwater album with shiny, bright reflections here and there. Fans of Gas and Monolake take heed.
$11.99 EAN: 4560267296029 ELECTRONIC
01. Big City Street
02. Countryside
03. Glitchtech
04. Forest
05. Mutation
06. Supper
07. Tunnel
08. Solar Eclipse
09. Gulf Stream
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ADVENT VS. INDUSTRIALYZER, THE: Knowledge EP 12" (MBELEK 046EP)
Holy shit! A release from The Advent on MbElektronics, that's fucking crazy! The man is nothing less than a living legend, after tons of releases on labels such as Kombination Research, Tresor, Gigolo and Drumcode, just to name a few. "My World" is hands-in-the-air minimal electro-techno, whereas "Terra Nosa" is an extremely catchy dancefloor groover that will find its way to the crates of everyone who is up to date with techno music. Spot on!
$8.39 EAN: 5414165026211 ELECTRONIC
A1. My World
B1. Terra Nosa
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ELEGI: Varde CD (MIA 009CD)
Norwegian composer Elegi (Tommy Jansen) returns with Varde, the second installment of a trilogy on Miasmah Recordings. '"Varde" (trans. cairn: a pile of stones, used as a monument or marker), tells the story of the pioneer Polar explorers who risked their lives to go to some of the most hostile places on earth, to conquer land and to "triumph" over the elements. Inspired by this, Elegi's music explores the feelings those brave men must have felt, as they went into the unknown, well aware that they might never see their families again. Ice cold winds and blizzards, creaking ice, stormy waters, constant hunger, isolation, disease and death, provide the basis for the music, depicting the immensity and scale of these great white landscapes. Varde is an incredibly accomplished body of work, its natural progression of movements transporting the listener through cinematic soundscapes and evocative passages of intense, doom-laden, droning acoustic instruments. The eerie, underlying sounds taken from seemingly unrecognizable sources, add to the feelings of unresolved tension, and with them bring into focus the ambition of the compositions -- the likes of which can be found in the later work of Scott Walker. The album's opening tracks, it could be suggested, recall aspects of the slow-build of Gorecki's 3rd Symphony, with the murk of Gavin Bryars' The Sinking Of The Titanic; a hollow-sounding and desolate part-composed/part-improvised harmony. A sorrowful solo violin emerging from the abstract ambience sets the tone for this journey, musically a reflection of the lonely voyager's terrain; something at once so utterly desolate yet so equally staggering in its awe-inspiring beauty. As the journey progresses, the compositions shift through the barren lands, instilling an array of emotions; despair and confusion, loss, hope and determination, always with a constant and unrelenting sense of movement forward. This time around, the artists garnered help from musicians he admired, to give the record an extra dimension, with violin, percussion, double bass and musical saw. Elegi operates in the area between composed and improvised music, building bridges between classical music and dark ambient drones and textures. His love for Victorian storytelling also shines through -- imagine Edgar Allan Poe as a music composer and you might get an idea of what this sounds like.
$10.39 EAN: 5060096473381 CLASSICAL
01. Varde
02. Skrugard
03. Svanesang
04. Arvesoelv
05. Drivis
06. Uranienborg
07. Fandens Bre
08. Skyggespill
09. Angekok
10. Raak
11. Soevnens Kvelertak
12. Den Store Hvite Stillhet
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IMPS: Remixed CD (MULE 014CD)
Riding the success of their brilliant debut full-length Bring Out The Imps, IMPS return with a collection of exclusive remixes from their favorite artists making electronic music today. For the uninitiated, IMPS are the collaboration between super-duo Swedish producers Sebastian Mullaert and Marcus Henriksson aka Minilogue (of Cocoon, Traum, Crosstown Rebels and Wagon Repair fame) and Decay, the Australian multi-instrumentalist duo of Ian Chaplin and Philip Rex. Together they came up with one of 2008's most innovative albums which earned global critical praise. To categorize IMPS would be blasphemous; however, Popmatter effectively reviewed their album as being "slowed-down techno grooves provid(ing) a firm, dubby foundation for blissful Rhodes melodies and earthy double bass." Simply titled Remixed, this collection brings together a group of today's most influential electronic music producers, joined together by the beautiful musicianship of Bring Out The Imps. Legendary producer Thomas Fehlmann hits things off with a re-edit, hitting all the right buttons with a psychedelic depth that is reminiscent of his work with The Orb. Strategy (Community Library, Orac, Dreck) take a very jazzy, downtempo approach on "Get A Grip," and Move D -- one of today's most buzzed-about house producers -- keeps his reputation for impeccable, loop-drenched groove by bumping up the BPM a bit and adding a scent of Detroit's deep-house vibe. Isolée makes a rare appearance in his signature swinging flow with a playfully rhythmic remix. Jan Jelinek is a man of mood and atmospheric grace, creating a highlight remix reminiscent of the work from Gas, which eases and builds along in delightful loops of saxophone and a thudding undertone which gives an organic breath to the music. Japan's deep-house leader Kuniyuki under the guise of Koss follows with a gorgeous remix that sways between pop-ambient melancholy and trippy heroin-house. Finally, IMPS members Minilogue take their own jab at remix duty, pulling together yet another epic tech-house anthem to add to their already long-adored collection of dancefloor raisers.
$8.99 UPC: 880319332029 ELECTRONIC
01. Heaven And Bagpipes (Thomas Fehlmann Flowing Remix)
02. Get A Grip (Strategy Remix)
03. Almost Live But Definitely Plugged (Move D Remix)
04. Uncle Limps (Isolée Remix)
05. Jonty's Way (Jan Jelinek Remix)
06. Heaven And Bagpipes (Koss aka Kuniyuki Remix)
07. Uncle Limps (Minilogue Remix)
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PERFORMERS, THE: A Homemade Stereo Recording CD (PLOP 007CD)
This is the debut full-length release by The Performers: Dave Gahisho (sounds, voice, palm trees) and James "Hawaii" Fantome (visions, bass, fireworks) from Marseille. Originally formed in the early 2000s to compose soundtracks and write screenplays, after an imaginary travel between Maui and Brooklyn, they started to record songs for a new project entitled A Homemade Stereo Recording. The album was produced between 2003 and 2007 with the concept of a "slow-motion journey around the world" using an old 4-track tape recorder and few instruments (broken analog keyboards, guitars and Theremin). With a little help from a computer and friends, all the sound material was gradually put together to complete this beautiful and strange soundtrack. The 10 tracks on this album use diverse elements such as rock, country, ethnic music, lounge, electronica, and so on, but these elements flow smoothly into one another, arousing beautiful landscapes, as if watching a perfect film. The album can be seen as the soundtrack to a movie that has yet to be written. The artwork was designed by the artists themselves, visually capturing the main sounds used on this album -- palm trees and fireworks.
$11.99 EAN: 4560267291079 ELECTRONIC
01. Fireworks
02. The Swimmer
03. 4-4-2
04. Canyons/Smoke
05. Year 5
06. Bathsong
07. Suite Hawaiienne
08. A Long Goodbye
09. Before Climax
10. Fireworks
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SACK & BLUMM: Returns CD (STAUB 089CD)
This is the duo of Harald Sack Ziegler and Frank Schültge Blumm aka Sack & Blumm, and this is the first release on Staubgold since 2003's Kind Kind. For Kind Kind, they sent "musical" letters back and forth between Cologne and Berlin. For Returns, they sat side-by-side in front of their recording equipment in Berlin to be able to communicate their musical ideas more directly. Sack & Blumm present a very autonomous, unpretentious music; music which caters to no audience and which is vaguely reminiscent of the kind of music children play, but which never attempts to emulate their naïveté, due to the subtle virtuosity with which they play their instruments. They're not so much playful as they are receptive in their play, always willing and prepared to follow their ears. Sack & Blumm give each other a lot of space. Within these spaces, their instruments meet, mostly without the disguise of effects. And just like the drops on the cover designed by Eric "E*Rock" Mast (head of the Audio Dregs label), are not just a displays of themselves, but seem to present a microscopic viewing of something underneath them. The compositions of Sack & Blumm are also apt to be acoustic amplifiers of the minutest soundscapes, to serve as magnifying glasses for extremely delicate musical processes and events. And there are quite a lot of these on Returns. Seven guest musicians left their traces on the 23 tracks. Elaborately-arranged fabrics of percussion; the interplay of many-voiced horns with trunks, doors, guitars, pianos, elastophones and unobtrusive electronica; a melody triggering fleeting memories of a Western; breathing sound loops, etc., all of this does not add up to a randomly-assembled jigsaw of sounds. Instead, it is a kite which is released and guided by safe and steady hands, and which inhabits the winds of all climate zones.
$11.99 UPC: 801670029922 ELECTRONIC
01. Dong Dewgong (0:12)
02. Sparkman Smeargle (3:07)
03. Count Bee Three (0:30)
04. Dragonball Fall (1:07)
05. Bioshock Superfrog (1:37)
06. Regirock Skibobknob (1:36)
07. Lord Led Lyn (3:17)
08. Nana McMadden (1:55)
09. Swablu Brew (2:11)
10. Quakecake Snake (0:35)
11. Queen Cootie (0:59)
12. Free Butterfree (0:06)
13. Master Nosepass (0:58)
14. Pikachu Backhand (2:59)
15. Super Bro Mario (1:25)
16. Railcar Akira (1:50)
17. Toe Naruto (2:23)
18. Skitty Flu Blaster (1:28)
19. Mac Grumpig (1:24)
20. Psyduck Moon (1:57)
21. Ho Oh Belgium (3:30)
22. Slow Surskit (0:44)
23. Duke Beedrill (2:06)
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JI-FI: Katapult 12" (AFULTD 017EP)
"Ji-Fi is a new artist from Belgium who was actually suggested to AFU by none other than Popof, who himself recently had a very rocketing career! Ji-Fi has had a few releases and remixes on smaller labels already and serves just right with his first one for AFUlimited! It's truly influenced by Popof, but Ji-Fi already takes it some steps further and rocks off with 'Katapult'! It has all the bleeps, the driving bassline, the freaky sounds and the lovely break that will let everyone go mad in the clubs! Madness guarantied! 'Taste My Visit' and 'Gougou' complete the EP and it will surely be hard not to play all of them! Born in 1982, this Belgian new producer has everything to foresee him a good future! Intrigued by music since his early age, playing piano with his grand father, everyone knew that music was a part of him! A DJ since 1997, he has visited lot of places of his country! From minimal to techno, his DJ sets are always restless... with a big groove! He is a great fan of funky bass and delayed melody coming from nowhere with space and warm sounds to complete and personalize his tracks! Summer break is over and here we go with new energy!"
$8.50 UPC: 661956617065 ELECTRONIC
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HECKMANN: Slotmachine (Part 2 of 3) 12" (AFULTD 018EP)
"The AFU master returns with part two of the Las Vegas series Slotmachine! It's inspired by the ever rotating and flashing world of the slot machines and the glamour of the City Of Sin! Already tested in his live set to great success, this is the next smash on AFU limited! But as usual words cannot describe music, so listening is the best to make your own decision. Ab geht er!"
$8.50 UPC: 661956617164 ELECTRONIC
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MOELLER, BRENDON: Ignition EP 12" (APNEA 022EP)
"The next chapter of the Apnea saga is signed by one of the rising stars in the techno firmament, Brendon Moeller. Ignition EP is a four tracker that melts techno, house and dub in a perfect way, resulting in a deep but very danceable release. New York-based South African, Brendon Moeller has been seriously producing since 1994. His compositions have been released on Francois K's Wave/Deep Space Media; Third Ear Records, Echocord, Mule Musiq, Leena Music, Eskimo Recordings. He records as Brendon Moeller, Beat Pharmacy and Echologist. Dub, techno, jazz, Afrobeat and psychedelics are inspirations that appear in most of his music. Whether it be serious dancefloor bizniz, or dubbed out bass-scapes, his music always possesses a quality and signature that makes him the force he is today. He has collaborated with some of the great dub vocalists of our time, namely Mutabaruka, Spaceape, Mikey Dread and Paul St. Hilaire amongst others."
$7.50 UPC: 880319321511 ELECTRONIC
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MARTYN: All I Have Is Memories 12" (PIPS 001EP)
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INXEC: Pesto Pasta EP 12" (CONTEXT 024EP)
"The UK's Chris Sylvester returns to Contexterrior for his fifth EP as Inxec, with three tracks that showcase his ability to combine pure dancefloor energy with spellbinding mental acrobatics. In just a few years, Chris Sylvester has gained a reputation for his productions of nearly unparalleled hypnotic quality. Aside from his output on the Contexterrior label, Sylvester uses the alias B-Pole (Leftroom, Four:Twenty) and is half of the duo Sound Alliance (Renaissance). But Inxec is the name behind his most spellbinding affairs -- after hearing his new EP, you will understand why in certain countries, his music is classified as a narcotic and banned. Aside from his remixes for Adultnapper, Akiko Kiyama, and Michal Ho, this is the first Inxec release since last year's Flip Beat EP, and not a tick too soon. With the smooth and bouncy 'You Were Always,' the atonal space jazz of 'Pesto Pasta,' and the alkaline infused 'Evula,' Inxec offers three distinct variations of his trademark weirdness in 21 minutes. Sufferers of tinnitus are advised to stay away."
$8.50 UPC: N/A ELECTRONIC
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GLIMMERS, THE: Tape 12" (DISKO 6009EP)
"Ray Mang and the Glimmers!"
$8.50 UPC: N/A ELECTRONIC
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MOSES, JOHANNES: All Around 12" (FINE 006EP)
"After releasing two various artists EPs, we are once again focusing on a single artist. All Around is Johannes Moses debut on Finebeatz. The original track convinces with its terrific and memorable vocals. Both remixes expand the style spectrum of fine006 and give the last fine-tuning: another interpretation of the vocals on Hille's and a deep contrabass perfectly completing the original track on Less."
$8.50 UPC: 661956618369 ELECTRONIC
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GLIMPSE: We Existed 12" (FOUR 043EP)
"With frankly amazing singles on his own Glimpse Recordings and Matt Tolfrey's Leftroom earlier this year, 2007 is shaping up to be one hell of a year for Christopher Spero aka house/techno prodigy Glimpse. Here, he delivers his debut for the UK-based bastion of quality that is Four:Twenty with a superb collaboration with critically acclaimed Taka Boom (sister of Chaka Khan) in the form of We Existed. Another great UK talent, Tom Demac is first to remix 'We Existed' and does so in fine style. It's plain to see why so many labels of note are requesting releases from Tom on first listen to his skilful, deep and dubby excursion into Detroit inspired house. Jay Shepheard, not to be outdone, turns in two remixes for the package. His 'Alternative Remix' is up first and is a driving affair with a percussive punch and nagging FM chords providing the perfect base for Taka's vocals and some well placed keys. The 'Main Rmx' from Compost man Shepheard carries on the mantle of quality with a decidedly more electronic and epic feel: a shrinking violet this is not."
$8.50 UPC: N/A ELECTRONIC
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CLASS 71: Alba Adriatica 12" (FOUR 044EP)
"Class71 return to the constantly in-form Four:Twenty label following the Diamond Door/Seaphone 12" debut which won fans of just about every decent house DJ around, and what a follow up it is! 'Alba Adriatica' is a 13 minute excursion in to Detroit flavoured house and is as subtle as it is memorable. A rounded bassline provides the movement while delicate, dubby FX create a hypnotic vibe which underpins a blissful live saxophone and rising keys. The summer is not over yet. Always being attentive to DJs needs, Four:Twenty have also included a dub for the saxo-phobes and if that wasn't enough, they bring in the legendary Move D for further mixes. With a back catalogue which includes celebrated labels such as Modern Love, Uzuri, City Centre Offices and Liebe*Detail, Move D is the toast of underground house music and has delivered a vocal and dub mix of impeccable standards. Utilizing the FM bass and bringing the chords up in the mix, Mr. D (as nobody calls him) creates a densely layered percussive dub mix which provides a perfect kickless track for creative DJing while his vox mix adds both kick and some sparse but beautiful vocal touches. This is another winner from a label which continually searches out fresh talent and is more than worthy of your attention."
$8.50 UPC: 885351004460 ELECTRONIC
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DEMAC, TOM: Long Way Down 12" (FOUR 045EP)
"Little needs to be said about Four:Twenty's consistency in the past 18 months and it continues with a brilliant EP from 23 year old Welshman Tom Demac, Long Way Down , complete with a remix from Swiss safe-hands Ripperton. Having already garnered a reputation for quality electronic house and techno via excellent output for Sthlm Audio, Hypercolour and his own Eletronique Audio, Demac's new EP for Bristol based Four:Twenty sees him set the bar higher with two tracks of thoughtful yet dancefloor house. The lead cut, 'Long Way Down' is a bumping groove which interweaves pure, machine-made sounds with a tweaked vocal which results in a truly forward thinking deep houser with real soul and originality. Its counterpart 'Jaded' takes the traditional chord-laden deep house template to a new level. Constantly evolving effects and percussion juggle a beautifully simple melody throughout the track and Demac shows off his uncanny ability to breathe life and warmth into circuits. Ripperton furthers his reputation as one of the finest house and techno artists today with a remix of 'Jaded' which combines smooth acidic bass tones with a laid-back, blissed out vibe. Jaded? No chance. Superb stuff as usual from the Four:Twenty camp."
$8.50 UPC: 885351004569 ELECTRONIC
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KADEN/KNOR, MATHIAS: Perclue 12" (GS 004EP)
"A Mathias Kaden -- Perclue: It's not a surprise that Mathias Kaden releases a terrific and energy-loaded track for the young label GS Zurich. Too many all-nighters and a close friendship unite the label -- also well known as one of the best party labels of Zurich -- with this exceptional artist. B Knor -- La Plage: On the B-side is a track from the young Zurich producer Knor. With 'La Plage' he reflects the perfect atmosphere of a mild summer evening on the beach with all its surprises. Knor also causes quite a stir as drummer of the band RizzoKnor, which recently played one of the best concerts this season at Bar25 in Berlin."
$8.50 UPC: 661956717161 ELECTRONIC
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LIGETI/HEPPENER: Lux Arterna CD (HMC 901985)
"Both György Ligeti and Dutch composer Robert Heppener belong to the generation born in the 1920s that formed the basis for the post-war avant-garde. The 1966 premiere of Ligeti's Lux Aeterna (now best known from its use by Stanley Kubrick in his film 2001: A Space Odyssey) marked nothing short of the birth of a new musical language. His later 'Sonata for solo viola' simultaneously evokes the polyphony of the fourteenth century and certain varieties of ethnic music. Written in the 1990s, it continues to emphasize complex mechanical rhythms, but in a less densely chromatic idiom. Heppener's 'Im Gestein,' a cycle of lieder to poems by Paul Celan that won Heppener the Matthijs Vermeulen Prize in1993, is here recorded for the first time."
$14.50 UPC: 794881892723 CLASSICAL
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VAN RIVERS: Pipes & Drums EP 12" (STHLMISLE 005EP)
"Islands and Islets is a Berlin-based record label which runs as a daughter imprint to dance-oriented Stockholm LTD, founded by Pär Grindvik. With remixes on pop artists like Lykke Li and Shout Out Louds, Van Rivers just finished producing the first solo album from Karin Dreijer Andersson from The Knife. After a mere 6 months of existence, Islands and Islets is now celebrating with Van Rivers' third release on the label. 'There wasn't just one big inspiration source for these songs, more an idea of a specific sound that I wanted to create,' Van Rivers explains. 'After hours and hours of studio time, playing around with instruments in ways which they might not be meant to be used. I found a way to get my idea out. This release is a pretty good picture of it. And thanks to The Subliminal Kid for coming up with the brilliant idea of throwing all the tambourines we could find into the piano.' His last release Easy Street got great response and was charted and played by names like Josh Wink, John Selway and Laurent Garnier. If you're not one of the lucky ones who already discovered Van Rivers great creations, this moment will be a great one for you. And for all of you others that has been waiting. Here is Pipes & Drums!"
$8.50 UPC: N/A ELECTRONIC
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APENDICS.SHUFFLE: Elegance & Malice 2x12" (LMD 004EP)
"Kenneth James Gibson has unleashed his finest work to date. This four track EP shows his diverse talent as an artist in the truest form. From the tripped out bass line of 'Perky Slip' that will take you on a roller coaster backwards and have you beginning for more to the melodic 'Blackbird Walk' that takes you on a trip into the forest's of darkness. Special 2x12 inch limited to 500 Copies!"
$17.00 UPC: N/A ELECTRONIC
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CARDOPUSHER: Milk Thistle 12" (LODUBS 8010EP)
"Lo Dubs is pleased to present a three track twelve inch from Venezuela's Cardopusher, an artist well known and regarded within many subgenres of electronic bass music, and our second release documenting the dubstep sound of South America. As a geographical companion piece to the Pacheko 12" (LODUBS1208008) and directly tied in content to our CD Analog Clash, 'Milk Thistle' was first unveiled on the aforementioned compact disc, which separate from the enthusiasm generated by the album as a whole sparked a lot of interest in the track and the artist, in addition to curiosity as to when the tune would be cut and pressed. On equal footing with regards to stylistic ingenuity and power are 'Double Dragon' and 'Jerk Pork,' the first of which is remarkably catchy, with its high pitched arpeggiated melody and punchy, distinct bassline, and the latter of which is a truly original and energizing wobbler. Once again, Lo Dubs is leading the charge in the ascension of a new-to-the-sound artist, as quite soon Cardopusher will also have releases on Hyperdub (remixed by Quatra 330) and a host of other prominent labels."
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DUAL SHAMAN: Sideral 12" (MANUAL 020EP)
"Dual Shaman is a talented duo from Romania who recently signed their first releases to labels such as Wolfskuil, Wide Angle Recordings and now also Manual Music. They have a very distinctive warm sound which will appeal to house, tech-house and (minimal) techno DJ's. This release includes some awesome remixes by Tigerskin (aka Dub Taylor) and Taras van de Voorde. Strictly limited to 400 vinyl copies!"
$7.50 UPC: 880319322815 ELECTRONIC
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DURY, IAN/PATRICK ADAMS: She Is Spasticus-I'm A Slow Freak 12" (MO 012EP)
"Deep underground Chicago staple of music played by the chosen few to the ones who truly know how deep it is. Now it's time for the masses to feel the real deepness of the true Chicago '80s era of music. Only ten percent of what happened here in the '80s is known to the rest of the world. Don't you want to be a member?"
$5.50 UPC: N/A ELECTRONIC
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MASSIERA, JEAN-PIERRE: Psychoses: Freakoid (1963-1978) CD (MGCD 006CD)
"This is the story of Jean-Pierre Massiera, the mastermind behind The Maledictus Sound. Released in 1968, this album was his epiphany, produced with no artistic constraint or pressure to produce a hit. A man with a blurred artistic vision, he is an artist with not one plan, but many plans, whose career started with early '60s French beat groups spread through the '70s, '80s and up to the present, where he now works in various French studios. This is a work made of absurd blunts, delirious outtakes, outrageous A&R demands, rip offs, some unashamed ('Daddy & Mama-boney M'), some obscure ('Napoleon XIV') and of course, brilliant fuck ups. A career made of loops, woops, of hits and misses."
$10.75 UPC: 068944971718 ROCK
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MEHLHART, DANIEL: Dial M For... 12" (NEUM 039EP)
"Bebop heads take a note. Call 0800-7-9-4-6-4-S-W-I-N-G and get a listen to the upcoming Daniel Mehlhart single on Neuton Music. The original track is an exquisite jazz-to-house (call it 'jazzdance' if you're up to) workout, hip to the bomb, throwing in some Theo Parrish piano action, a zonked trumpet break-down and body-shaking bass. Dig Jazzanova's 'What's Your Number' remix of Ian Pooley back in 1998 and you know what we're talking about. Daniel Mehlhart's recently remixed DJ T and Mathias Tanzmann and also is going to have out another Kindisch release out before the winter. Basic Channel-like deep and dubby remix on the flip comes by Brendon Moeller from NYC, who's critically acclaimed One Man's Junk and Jazz Space EPs were heavily played by Ricardo Villalobos, Steve Bug, Andrew Weatherall, Luciano, Derrick May and many more tastemakers. His spacious sounds and panned echoes reverberate over a sparse framework of steady kick drums and pulsating, minimal bass tones. Second remix is by Beat Pharmacy (which is Brendon's second producer alias under which he is releasing mainly on Francois K's Deep Space label). The Beat Pharmacy takes up the original swinging elements and adds a late night house vibe with a dubbed-out deep space groove, dreamy reverbs and reggae bits. Dial M For... is connecting the dots between the past, present and future via the thread of jazz running through every track. Lush, innovative and essential."
$8.50 UPC: 661956993961 ELECTRONIC
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YULTCHIEVA, MONAJAT: Monajat Yultchieva CD (OCORA 561060)
"For thousands of years, Central Asia has been a cradle of civilization in which various nations -- Persians, Greeks, Turks and Huns, among others -- gave rise to prestigious cultures. Monâjât Yultchieva is unquestionably one of the great voices of Central Asia today. Following on her recent and highly acclaimed performance at the WOMAD festival, this is a timely re-release of recordings made in her homeland 1994 (originally released as Ocora C560060). On this CD, Yultchieva sings classical pieces in the Ferghâna-Tashkent vocal style, which is very ornate and highly refined."
$13.75 UPC: 794881900923 CLASSICAL
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SCHWARTZ, DAMIAN: El Malo 12" (OSLO 011EP)
"Damian is known for his contemporary interpretations of modern club music, and has had some very successful releases. He's an artist that always surprises with new ideas and his own aesthetics in music. This EP contains two very deep techno tools with a very analogue feeling. Both tracks are incredibly hypnotic and powerful. 'Plastico' basically lives from its moving bassline -- the rest is perfectly complementing garnishment -- and 'Barrunto' confuses with piano chords and South Amercian vocal fragments while the track itself stays loopy. All in all a dark EP that fits perfectly to the dark winter clubbing season."
$8.50 UPC: N/A ELECTRONIC
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VA: From The Deep CD (PARAD 010CD)
"Courageously and in full economical crisis (as well as record company crisis), Paradig- ma Musik dares to launch its first reference in CD format. From The Deep is the name of our catalogue's tenth reference, a curious project created by one of our more loved artists: Marc Marzenit. The conceptual idea of this CD belongs to him showing us the hidden side of many of the usual names of our albums and of the coming ones. Moreover we are linked to them by a big artistic affinity and by a big friendship. Marc himself explains us the meaning of this project. 'In the current society of instant music consume, where today is history and tomorrow is present, where sales drop and piracy grows, where marketing is more important than quality, where apparently the world is crazy and worried, where any release seems to be a suicide act without future, Paradigma Musik wants to give a ray of hope to all those artists who we believe deserve a place in this sector. No matter the names but the quality, we want to build a big family: we are all Paradigma Musik. Big hearths and honest intentions.' His words are wise, beyond any doubt. Music helps us to escape from reality, it takes out the best of ourselves and helps us to drift apart the worst of our daily life, what we don't like. Sistema, Henry Saiz, bRUNA, or Marc Marzenit himself, both under these names and with their innovative project Suite On Clouds, share prominence with new values of the Spanish and Catalan electronic music, like Adyo, Sendo or the most known Ángel Galán. In the booklet each one explains to us the meaning of each track, the reason why it should be compiled here. Did we make it clear? By the way, we warn you that many of the tracks contained here can't be danced to, well, better said, not with the feet but with the mind. 'If it can't be danced, it doesn't interest' think many people -- so they're actually wrong!"
$13.50 UPC: 880319314124 ELECTRONIC
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NORD: Ego Trip LP (PCP 001LP)
Exact reissue of the very rare original release from 1985. Limited and numbered edition of 300 copies. Comes in handmade cover and with stamped insert. "Originally released in a miniscule edition of 100 copies, the second and final of our requested Nord albums is comprised, much like LSD, of two side-long workouts of layered dystopian pulsations. Ego Trip, while somewhat of a piece with it's sister album, hews rather closer to the air free MB aesthetic that was more latent on LSD. Side A starts a mite tenuously but eventually settles into a pleasingly disorienting suctioning wooze. Side B begins rather annoyingly with someone playing Jefferson Airplane's 'Somebody To Love' underneath the electronics for no compelling reason before settling into a very agreeable bit of extended synthetic claustrophobia." -Mutant Sounds
$29.00 UPC: N/A ROCK
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ROLF & FLONKY: Cobra Donnacha Costello December 2004 Remix 12" (BIT 021EP)
"The latest release from Persistencebit headquarters, comes with a killer single-sided, single-track EP, serving the brilliant Donnacha Costello Remix of 'Cobra' by Rolf and Fonky (Italian DJs and producers Mirco Uguccioni and Maurizio Ottavi). And Donnacha does it again, what he does best -- delivering strong low-riding techno grooves. Costello, who is no stranger to the electronic music world, with his sought after releases on Mille Plateaux, Releases on Kompakt and his Colour Series on his own Minimise imprint, brings as fine echoing claps over a steam-driven shuffle move, letting the intensity escalates when a house feel seeps into the track's hammering pulse, after which a gradual wind-down brings the lights down to help ease the hooded snake to sleep on this remix. The track is a pure dance floor sweeper in full effect, cut and mastered for optimal DJ friendly use."
$8.50 UPC: N/A ELECTRONIC
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M-16: Agenzia 13 12" (BIT 022EP)
"In this EP, that comes after two years from the first debut EP always for Persistencebit called Archive Sessions Volume 1, Alessandro Bocci makes perfect his special minimal techno sound. The EP features 3 tracks and showcases various aspects of deep and driving techno in a modern sound aesthetic. While the 'Original Mix' is a percussive tech-house monster with deep melodies and a strong groove for the dance floor, the fabulous 'Baffella (Gianluca Ghini)' remix track dives into even deeper and houser waters, presenting the deepest melodies with more than just a hint of classic Detroit techno, but in a very house-alike form, on top adding Model 500 / Cybotron alike baselines to it, that leaves the listener behind mouth watering thirsty for more. This is definitely a highlight. Mikael Stavostrand takes it back to a more rhythmic techy form, with percussions and hi-hats sharp as razorblades over dark atmospheric voice samples turning it into another dance floor tune with an overall darker feel, which perfectly rounds up this EP, by creating a varied fine blend of mixed moods and grooves."
$8.50 UPC: 661956947766 ELECTRONIC
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SCHAFFHAUSER & XHIN, MATHIAS: Ice Monster EP 12" (BIT 023EP)
"Persistencebit comes strong again delivering a fresh new international music collaboration with Colognes Mathias Schaffhäuser (of Ware Records fame) & Xhin from Singapore. It all started with the electronic music project initiated by the Goethe Institute which invited Matthias to Singapore to produce in the studio together with Xhin. The result of this session, are the two tracks on this EP, which were created within those different cultural contexts. The result is really cutting edge modern and futuristic digital techno, that breaks away from the norm and manages to create interesting new forms of electronic dance music. The tracks are digitally clean, sometimes dark sounding strong dance-floor cuts, that will create intense moments on the dance-floor. With this piece of music, there seems to be hope again that, after years of stagnating sounds, there can be a future for techno music. New faces from new places of the world on the electronic music map, enhancing technology and programming their cultural spirit into the music, seems to be the key to this. We are proud to be on the forefront of this and we are sure that you will find just so much freshness in this music, as we do."
$8.50 UPC: 661956619762 ELECTRONIC
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VANCE, CHRISTIAN: Tiger Snake EP 12" (PSPV002 001EP)
"We are proud to start the version 2.1 of our label with a massive release! No doubt that the Australian based, Christian Vance, will be one of the most interesting new comers in 2009. His Tiger Snake is already a future classic in our books. This track is like an incredible groove machine full of Detroit spirit. Huge damages on the dance floor. On remix duties we've got Quarion (Drumpoet) who makes a great deep house twist with his unique touch! Finally our favorite Amsterdam homeboy, Minz, gives us a rolling remix, subtle basslines and a real groove!"
$8.50 UPC: N/A ELECTRONIC
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RUH, DANA: History Of The Sun EP 12" (PSPV002 002EP)
"For our new release on Perspectiv, we are really proud to introduce you the Berlin based artist Dana Ruh which already released her wonderful music on prestigious labels like Einmaleins or Mina Records. On the A side, 'History Of The Sun' is 11 minutes journey full of warmness, on an edge, minimal house & on the other, totally mental grooves. This is a real jewel for all the electronic connoisseurs. On the flip our favorite ladyboy Agnès (Sthlmaudio) give us a fantastic rework. Deep samples and magical editing for a great moment of 'nu house'."
$8.50 UPC: N/A ELECTRONIC
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CROWDPLEASER & GREGORYTHME: Gygsaw 12" (PHICITV 006EP)
"Switzerland's finest producers Crowdpleaser & Gregorythme (half of Digitaline) team up for a bunch of raw and dirty tech house tracks. 'Gygamore' opens on a dry funky beat and goes totally mad with processed ethno voices and space out pads. A sure player for the late hours! Bobbie Dallas' remix will satisfy house lovers: warm keys, sweet vocals and deep laidback groove. On the flip side 'Le Blé Du Pays' is a serious big room weapon full of percussion and groundbreaking synths. Let's go the Windy City with '4 hands,' an insane tribute to the early Chicago years. Sonic bleeps, outstanding detuned toms and a jackin' groove."
$8.50 UPC: 661956981067 ELECTRONIC
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FORTY6&TWO: Roter Schlauch EP 12" (PSLTD 001EP)
"Having a clear, resonant sound. Pinksilver Ltd is a global label of rising and established artists. Pinksilver is dedicated to releasing avant-garde electronic music that can be enjoyed both at home as well as the dancefloor, music that sits within modern, off-beat house and hypnotic techno. Pinksilver Ltd.'s first release comes from Melbourne natives, Forty6&Two, aka Lance Harrison & Marko. Roter Schlauch is a mix of dirty grinding techno rhythms, hypnotic sweeps mixed with minimal percussion and driving bass lines, giving it a steely industrial edge. On the flipside, Forty6&Two have chosen Cologne native Pawas for the remix duties. Pawas flips the track on its head bringing soul, depth and a warm movement to the track. A hypnotic deep house remix that grooves along, building slowly as it takes you through the early hours of the morning. We hope you enjoy this first release of many to come from Melbourne's Pinksilver Ltd."
$8.50 UPC: N/A ELECTRONIC
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BUTTRICH & JONA, MARTIN: Stoned Autopilot (Carl Craig Mix) 12" (PE 65299EP)
"A Side: Martin Buttrich - Stoned Autopilot (Carl Craig Mix). B Side: Jona - Oblique (previously unreleased)."
$5.50 UPC: 754091529918 ELECTRONIC
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FARUQ Z. & DENNIS GONZALEZ W/ NORTHWOODS IMPROVISERS: Hymn For Tomasz Stanko LP (QBICO 082LP)
"180gr. orange vinyl with gold, cover by Mike Rudolph. Recorded 11/04/04 and 3/13/05 by Mike Johnston & Dennis Gonzales. Dennis Gonzalez- trumpet, percussion. Faruq Z. Bey- tenor, alto sax, gong. Mike Carey- tenor sax, bass clarinet. Skeeter C.R. Shelton- tenor, soprano sax. Mike Gilmore- vibes, marimba, saz, tamboura. Mike Johnston- bass, percussion. Nick Ashton- drums, percussion. 3rd vinyl release on Qbico by this great ensemble. Here, as a 7et with special guest trumpeter Dennis Gonzalez, they play hommage to one of the most underrated trumpet players ever! Back to the roots..."
$17.00 UPC: N/A JAZZ
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MURUGA/PERRY ROBINSON: Dyad - Bubble Waves LP (QBICO 083LP)
"Artworks by Muruga. Recorded in 2007 at Sage CT. Studio, Michigan. Muruga- drums, bells, shaker, Nada drum, conga, jimbay, synth. Perry Robinson- clarinet, wood whistles. This magical duo is the result of more then 30 years of playing together/friendship... two side long tracks, Muruga on side A is on drums/synth, while on side b on various perc. instruments. the bubble waves bring you closer to the light, while the bubble beat makes you wanna dance... the preacher met the magician."
$17.00 UPC: N/A JAZZ
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DOYLE/WILBER MORRIS/RASHID BAKR, ARTHUR: Live At The Alterknit LP (QBICO 084LP)
"One-sided LP, white vinyl, artwork by Jeff Koons, two cut corners. Recorded August 9, 1997 in NYC. Arthur Doyle- tenor sax, recorder. Wilber Morris- bass. Rashied Bakr- drums. Doyle at his craziest with a mutant rhythm section, totally far out and insane! Glossy or sophisticated ears?! Stay away from this shit! Free punk yo!"
$17.00 UPC: N/A JAZZ
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ACID BIRDS: Acid Birds LP (QBICO 085LP)
"Recorded by Jeremy Wilms and Torbitt Schwartz at I.T.S. studio, Brooklyn; November 14, 2007. Andrew Barker - drums, percussion, jaw-harp. Jaime Fennelly - electronics, harmonium. Charles Waters - alto sax, clarinet, bass clarinet/"
$17.00 UPC: N/A JAZZ
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NORTHWOODS IMPROVISERS: Constellations LP (QBICO ETA)
"Recorded live to tape by Mike Johnston in 2007/08. Mike Gilmore- guitar, saz, kalimba, shakers. Mike Johnston- bass, inanga, bone guitar. Kirk Lucas- guitar, tamboura, tambourine. Mike Last- tabla, kosika. Mike Khoury- violin. Don Barber- bells, frame drum. 1st ever vinyl release by the Nothwoods Improvisers. I know, I'd have printed more, it's a wonderful one-sided! But only for a few..."
$34.00 UPC: N/A JAZZ
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TOUANE: Lesotho EP 12" (RSP 061EP)
"The 61st release from Resopal records comes courtesy of Touane from Rimini, Italy. Marco Tonni aka Touane, is among Marco Carola and Donato Dozzy as one of the most excellent Italian producers creating electronic dance music from southern Europe over the last few years. We're happy to announce his Lesotho EP. Touane has released already on labels like Stewart Walkers Persona Imprint as well as on Liebe/Detail or Dumb Unit. On Lesotho , he delivers three tracks, all full of sensitive textures and harmonies, which he perfectly arranged for the dancefloor. All tracks take the time for fine modulations of sounds, but they are still made to find the deepness and sensitive feeling on the dancefloor. With three deep minimal sensitive pieces this club 12" never ends."
$8.50 UPC: 885351016166 ELECTRONIC
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RUSSO & KRISS: 10 Days In Comics 12" (RSP 063EP)
"From the very first seconds this release shows the right direction. 10 Days In Comics walks the line between tech house, minimal and post-Detroitish sound structures. Warm and hypnotic fragments will be the new deadly weapon in early morning hours for sure, and this EP again demonstrates who is playing in the first league at the moment. An effortless collaboration between two Italian guys, Sandro Russo and Chris Pugliese '10 Days In Comics' is of the deep, blood-red, over-ripe variety. Crescending counterpoint rhythms and loads of vocal snippets together with tight beat programming sends infectious ripples through your spinal fluid. 'Trouble Voyager,' a downplayed stroll through the distorted mind of what sounds like mixing up Akufen with a modern house sound. Reduced and effective, yet subtly complex with a growling funkiness all of its own. Filled with creeping, hand-crafted sounds."
$8.50 UPC: N/A ELECTRONIC
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DELETE: Profound Sensations EP 12" (RSP 060EP)
"Resopal teams up with another up and coming talent from South America: Sergio Munoz aka Delete from Venezuela will be shaking your bones and smashing your minds with this outstanding EP. His sound has a very high recognition factor -- and it's his production values which make him stand out from the infinite number of fellow dancefloor producers. With this sure dancefloor cracker, Sergio is vocalizing his love for pure dancefloor action. So listen to South American vocals, glaring arrangements, and pure sequencing, and get caught up by his tracks on Resopal. Limited vinyl stock with full artwork."
$8.50 UPC: 885351016067 ELECTRONIC
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JOHNSON, BRETT: Uncle Big Boy EP 12" (RSP 062EP)
"No big promotion, no promises. Just let the music speak for itself. We believe that Dallas based own, Brett Johnson, did an amazing good job to give modern housemusic a comeback. "
$8.50 UPC: 885351016265 ELECTRONIC
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TWITCH, JD: Ten Inches Of Fear/60 Minutes Of Fear 10"/CD (RVNG MX6TEN)
"'The mid to late 1980s was the period when I really started to buy a lot of records. I was particularly obsessed with (mainly) American bands like Sonic Youth, Big Black, Swans, Butthole Surfers, Flipper etc. This project came about after a late night (slightly tipsy) conversation between myself and Matt from RVNG in New York a couple of years ago when we discovered we both shared a love for many of those bands.' For Rvng Prsnts Mx6, Twitch reedited four tracks by Flux of Pink Indians, Honey Bane, Zounds, and The Mob for the 10". We officially licensed the tracks from each of the artists; an incredibly interesting process interacting with some of our music heroes. The edits are top notch. The 10" comes with a mix CD featuring 22 classic and obscure punk rock tracks expertly selected and mixed by Twitch. The CD is packaged in a gigantic 20" x 20" doublesided, fold out poster with an amazing personal punk rock history compiled by Twitch."
$11.50 UPC: N/A ELECTRONIC
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STARS OF THE LID: Music For Nitrous Oxide CD (SED 023CD)
Repressed! "This was Sedimental's first CD release back in 1994. Robert Overtz (Ultrasound) mentioned this guy Adam who was doing amazing 4-track stuff at home. I think the name of the tape he gave me was called Ombudsman. The success of this release was a nice surprise and certainly having Joel at Cargo champion it, who was just getting Kranky going as well, certainly put us both out there. Ultimately, SOTL ended up at Kranky and are still making amazing recordings for them. Many say this is still their favorite Lid release, although I am partial to the Ballested Orchestra too. It certainly remains a powerful touchstone for and precursor to, the post-whatever independent music scene and still sounds incredibly solid and un-dated today. Though Stars founder Adam Wiltzie has admittedly distanced himself from the release in terms of artistic terms he felt it was time to re-visit and re-fresh the work with a new mastering job, as well as having new artwork designed by longtime visual collaborator Craig McCaffrey. Sedimental has always kept the document in print in its original form with a remarkably steady stream of sales, but we welcomed the opportunity to update the release and make it more widely available to a new generation, so to speak."
$9.25 UPC: N/A ROCK
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NOVI_SAD: Jailbirds CD (SED 053CD)
"Novi_sad's work came to our attention via our good friend Susanna Bolle (Non-Event and Rare Frequency) in Boston. A superbly keen ear, Bolle felt that his work and our label should connect. Though Novi-sad has only a few years of practice behind him, the quality and maturity of all of his efforts is striking. The proposed Jailbirds material for Sedimental was totally complete and not only of the highest quality but also of a truly unique vision. What is significant in his work is the multiplicity of its action on the listener. It is a density of sound, acting in three-dimensions, not as auditory 'sound effect' but as music with depth both physically and in functionality. Its intensity and purposefulness based in specific conceptual foundations and enhanced by a mastery (and transcendence) of technical means collapses amplified environmental recordings, drone manipulations, structured ambient soundscapes, microtones and overtones into unified whole. Sedimental is truly excited to be an early anchor of this young composer and sound artist's serious oeuvre. Novi_sad (Thanasis Kaproulias, b. 1980) is a graduate student from the Economic University of Piraues. He lives and works in Athens, Greece where he began generating sounds in 2005. His debut album Misguided Heart Pulses, A Hammer, She And The Clock received worldwide critical acclaim. Recently, Novi_sad did a recording session at the prestigious VPRO studios in Amsterdam, for the Dutch National Radio which will be released by Staalplaat in the Mort Aux Vaches series. A recent piece called 'Dramazon' is available on TouchRadio from the publishing house Touch. He is currently working on a project based on various methods of audio analysis called 'Sirens' in which he explores the aesthetics of information on sound by using quantitative data from major stock market crashes in history."
$9.25 UPC: N/A EXPERIMENTAL
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RAINEY, BHOB/ANGST HASE PFEFFER NASE: Ain't It Grand 7" (SED 7002EP)
"Proposed for Sedimental as a 'glorious masquerade' by Boston based Bhob Rainey (BSC, Nmperign, and infinite collaborative scenarios) with the opportunity to also release solo work by western MA's Chris Cooper (Fat Worm Of Error, XO4, Buddies, BSC, etc.) in his Angst Hase Pfeffer Nase guise proved too devastating a proposition to avoid. So we did not?avoid it. Here we have a circular 'cover' project, or a 'which came first', a 'who is who' conundrum. Those who know the respective artists work well enough should be able to suss the jig, and despite a label-less disc there are other ways. So, what do we have here musically? Densely collaged musique concrete-ism edited at a rather brisk pace, essentially. What matters, besides each artist's specific musical means, is both the sensitivity and the breadth the artists bring to the project. Concise. Humorous. Kick-ass. Classic. Do we really need to discuss Rainey's 'importance' on things experimental at this point? I hope not. Chris Cooper on the other hand does deserve a bit more elucidation. Though well enough known through the circles in the above mentioned projects, it seems that his particular genius through the discipline of his guitar work is still not wholly understood. He possesses notable music knowledge as well as theoretical approaches that are generally not employed in the lo-fi, experimental noise and punk worlds in which he operates. His contribution to this artifact is yet another important piece of evidence that continues to build an airtight case for his necessary-ness."
$6.25 UPC: N/A ROCK
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SENDIL, AHMET: Are Your Kisses Dynamite? 12" (SENDER 080EP)
"Wow, are we already at the 80th release for Sender? Well, time passes by quickly -- but not quietly -- when we're having fun. In celebration of our senior status, we would like to induct a new name to the list of potential alumnus. Ahmet Sendil, with his new release Are Your Kisses Dynamite?. Ahmet Sendil (also known as Tactics) as been DJing since the late '90s, holding residencies at major clubs within his native land, Turkey. He has since spread into continental Europe with his turn table talents earning respect from other like-minded fellow producers. He's a promising artist indeed, one who we here at Sender are proud to cultivate! On the A-side, cue the chunky bass kick, accompanied by rhythmic loops and there you have it. Instant success! We will have you sold on this in the first 5 seconds of listening. This track is carefully fashioned to be played out at any given moment of the night. The vocals come mid-way through the song, suggesting the track's title -- it will rightfully answer its own question. On to the B-side, this remix from Delete aka Sergio Munoz (another fresh artist) comes out swingin' with a funky bassline adding a whole new appeal to the original. It puts you on its knee and bounces you through its entire duration with an all-or-nothing approach and an added call and response for good measure."
$7.50 UPC: 880319326615 ELECTRONIC
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LESSER, BETH: Dancehall: The Rise Of Jamaican Dancehall Culture Book (SJR 195BK)
"This heavyweight deluxe flexi-bound 200-plus book is a definitive study and essential guide to the 1980s Jamaican dancehall scene and features hundreds of amazing, unique, never seen before photographs with accompanying text, interviews and biographies. Gregory Isaacs, Sugar Minott, Sister Nancy, Tenor Saw, Sly & Robbie, King Jammy, Eek A Mouse, Yellowman, Frankie Paul. This book is literally a who's who in stunning photos and text of dancehall's phenomenal rise. The book captures a vibrant, globally influential and yet rarely documented culture that has been mixing music, fashion and lifestyle with attitude since its inception. With unprecedented access to the incredibly rich music scene during this period, Beth Lesser's photographs and informed text are a unique way in to a previously hidden culture. Dancehall is at the centre of Jamaican musical and cultural life. From its roots in Kingston in the 1950s to its heyday in the 1980s, dancehall has gone on to conquer the globe, spreading to the USA, UK, Canada, Japan, Europe and beyond. Dancehall is a culture that encompasses music, fashion, drugs, guns, art, community, technology and more. Dancehall is an essential reference book for anyone interested in reggae, as well as a unique photographic and textual source book of all things musical, cultural and political in Jamaica. This jam-packed visual history of dancehall from its roots to its eights is told from that rare vantage point of the true, respected insider. In the early 1980s as Jamaica was in the throes of political and gang violence Beth Lesser ventured where few others dared and this book is a never before seen record of the exciting, vibrant and sometimes dangerous world of dancehall. To coincide with this book Soul Jazz Records are also releasing a deluxe two-CD set and two volumes of double-vinyl album featuring killer dancehall tracks from many of the artists who appear in the book -- 100% essential!"
$23.00 EAN: 9780955481710 ROCK
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VA: Dancehall: The Rise Of Jamaican Dancehall Culture Vol. 1 2LP (SJR 196A-LP)
Double LP version.
$17.50 EAN: 5026328001968 ROCK
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VA: Dancehall: The Rise Of Jamaican Dancehall Culture Vol. 2 2LP (SJR 196B-LP)
Double LP version.
$17.50 EAN: 5026328101965 ROCK
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VA: Dancehall: The Rise Of Jamaican Dancehall Culture 2CD (SJR 196CD)
"100% essential jam-packed monster dancehall double-pack compilation on Soul Jazz Records released to coincide with Beth Lesser's amazing dancehall book also published by Soul Jazz Records! This is an A-Z of dancehall's finest moments. A mammoth two-CD pack and two heavyweight double-album vinyl additions featuring killer tracks back-to-back from the finest dancehall artists ever! Gregory Isaacs, Tenor Saw, Sugar Minott, Sister Nancy, Eek A Mouse, Sly & Robbie, Yellowman, Frankie Paul, Lone Ranger and many more. Dancehall is an absolutely essential guide to the music featuring classic tracks and classic artists. If ever you wanted a party album of stone-cold floor-filling party classics - this is it. As well as the stellar line-up and tracklisting, the album comes complete with a selection Beth Lesser's amazing, unique, never seen before photos throughout the CD and album booklets (all of which also feature in the new book published at the same time) as well as concise newly written sleeve-notes and Soul Jazz Records' distinctive packaging."
$16.50 EAN: 5026328201962 ROCK
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VA: 100% Dynamite NYC Vol. 1 2LP (SJR 204A-LP)
Double LP version.
$17.50 EAN: 5026328002040 HIPHOP
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VA: 100% Dynamite NYC Vol. 2 2LP (SJR 204B-LP)
Double LP version, volume 2.
$17.50 EAN: 5026328202044 HIPHOP
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VA: 100% Dynamite NYC 2CD (SJR 204CD)
"Includes Shinehead, Super Cat, Kenny Dope, Shaggy, Fu Schnickens, Rayvon, Rankin Dan, Red Fox, Nikey Fungus, Super C and more. 100% Dynamite NYC is jam-packed full of New York's finest dancehall reggae and hip-hop sounds! From the 1980s onwards, New York developed its own dancehall and soundclash scene away from Jamaica. Nearly all the artists involved were first and second-generation Jamaicans living in New York who took both reggae and hip-hop as their points of reference. Starting with the first ever DJ and inventor of hip-hop, Jamaican-born Kool Herc, artists have continued to join the dots. This underground scene led to a number of artists becoming famous -- Shaggy, Shinehead, Fu Schnickens, but many of the artists featured here remain unknown except to hardcore NYC dancehall fans. 100% Dynamite NYC features a stellar line-up of New York/Jamaica's finest -- everyone from Kenny Dope to Supercat and a heavyweight selection of the finest reggae/dancehall/hip-hop tunes you will ever hear!"
$16.50 EAN: 5026328102047 HIPHOP
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VA: Fly Girls! Vol. 1 2LP (SJR 206A-LP)
Soul Jazz Records presents Fly Girls! B-Boys Beware: Revenge Of The Super Female Rappers. First volume of super-loud, DJ friendly vinyl.
$17.50 EAN: 5026328002064 HIPHOP
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VA: Fly Girls! Vol. 2 2LP (SJR 206B-LP)
Soul Jazz Records presents Fly Girls! B-Boys Beware: Revenge Of The Super Female Rappers. Second volume of super-loud, DJ friendly vinyl.
$17.50 EAN: 5026328202068 HIPHOP
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VA: Fly Girls! B-Boys Beware:Revenge Of The Super Female Rappers CD (SJR 206CD)
"Killer new compilation of funky, female rap on Soul Jazz Records featuring classic tracks alongside super-rare cuts from the queens of hip-hop. Spanning over four decades, this double CD features a stellar line-up of female artists who have all defined hip-hop over the years: Roxanne Shante, Tanya Winley, Queen Latifah, Sweet Tee and many, many more. The album covers all areas of female rap and includes female funky hip-hop, old-school, electro (and even Miami bass) from the 80s, 90s and beyond as well as proto-rap from Sequence (featuring a young Angie Stone) and Nikki Giovanni (from 1969!). As well as classic artists and cuts, Fly Girls! also features lots of rarities, obscurities and unknown (but great) female emcees. Fly Girls! comes as a deluxe double digipack CD."
$16.50 EAN: 5026328102061 HIPHOP
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FRANCO & LE TPOK: Jazz Francophonic: A Retrospective Vol. 1 1953-1980 CD (STCD 3041CD)
"Francophonic finally gives Franco his due. Vol. 1: 1953-1980 comes out this year, the 70th anniversary of the artist's birth. Vol. 2: 1980-1989 will be released next year, the 20th anniversary of his death. Each volume is a boxed set containing 2 CDs and a 48-page book. From Sterns -- 'one of the world's finest disseminators of African music,' according to the New York Times ? both albums are researched, compiled, annotated, illustrated and designed by the same people that produced last year's Voice of Lightness, a retrospective of Franco's rival, Tabu Ley Rochereau, which garnered high praise from National Public Radio, Rolling Stone, the New York Times and Pitchfork. This first Francophonic volume is the album that will confirm Franco's international reputation as Africa's greatest."
$16.00 UPC: 740042304123 WORLD
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WENDY & BONNIE: Genesis 2CD (SC 11180CD)
"One of the most remarkable unheard albums of 1969, Genesis, the sole release by San Francisco-based sisters Wendy and Bonnie Flower, has emerged as an acclaimed pop-psych touchstone. Brimming with melodic confections and laced with radiant, sisterly harmonies, the set's breezy Brazilian splashes and soft-rock strains convey a sophistication that belies the artists' tender ages (Wendy, 17; Bonnie, 13). Produced for reissue by WFMU's Irwin Chusid (Raymond Scott, Esquivel, the Langley Schools Music Project) with Wendy & Bonnie's full participation, Sundazed's deluxe edition of this lost gem, on double CD and high-definition triple vinyl adds a wealth of early singles, newly discovered demos, and dramatically alternate vocal takes to the original release. A masterpiece of West Coast rock, Genesis will leave any sunshine pop lover positively beaming."
$19.50 UPC: 090771118028 ROCK
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WENDY & BONNIE: Genesis 3LP (SC 5249LP)
Deluxe triple LP version.
$32.50 UPC: 090771524911 ROCK
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SANTANA: Santana LP (SC 5263LP)
"The self-titled 1969 debut by San Francisco ballroom favorite Santana singlehandedly brought Latin rock into the mainstream. Full of steamy, percolating Latin percussion and leader Carlos Santana's stinging, razor-sharp guitar work, Santana was released in August of that year, the same month as the group's legendary appearance at Woodstock. Bearing the smash hits 'Evil Ways' and 'Jingo,' Sundazed's exact vinyl replica of this all-time classic rock staple is sourced directly from the original Columbia masters."
$14.00 UPC: 090771526311 ROCK
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SANTANA: Abraxas LP (SC 5264LP)
"Released in 1970, Abraxas, Santana's second album, sees the band expanding its already wildly diverse Latin rock sound by adding deeper elements of blues and jazz to the sizzling mix. Abraxas is home to two more of the group's signature monster hits: the hypnotic, rhythmically hectic interpretations of Tito Puente's 'Oye Como Va' and Fleetwood Mac's 'Black Magic Woman.' Sundazed's exact vinyl replica of this calienté classic is sourced directly from the original Columbia masters."
$14.00 UPC: 090771526410 ROCK
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POP, IGGY: Raw Power LP (SC 5269LP)
"If there's ever been an album that lives up to its title, this is it -- Iggy and the Stooges' apocalyptic, high-octane bombshell, Raw Power! At times this searing, end-of-the-world death platter -- home to such proto-punk frontal assaults as 'Search and Destroy,' 'Shake Appeal,' and 'Your Pretty Face Is Going to Hell' -- even threatens to surpass its beyond-appropriate moniker. Although this incarnation of the Stooges imploded not long after its release, Raw Power became the LP that launched a million punk rock bands all around the world, leaving its flaming skidmarks on scenes from London to L.A. to Sydney. Sundazed's high-definition vinyl edition of this primal rock 'n' roll beast features the legendary 1973 Columbia Records mix and includes its Mick Rock photo-adorned inner sleeve."
$14.00 UPC: 090771526915 ROCK
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THEM: Them LP (SWDDL 714LP)
"After the departure of Van Morrison, the legendary Them reformed in the US where they released a couple of albums for Tower as well as a bunch of singles. In 1970, with only bassist Jerry Cole left from the original formation, they recorded this rare album for the money-laundering label Happy Tiger. Allegedly counting on contributions by guitarist Ry Cooder and well-known composer / producer Jack Nitzsche (whose worked with the Rolling Stones, Phil Spector, Neil Young and many others), this album is, in our opinion, the best of Them's American output. With a much rawer sound than their psych-pop Tower efforts, here you'll find snotty garage-punk, waves of fuzz, strong vocals and pounding drum breaks (just listen to the opening track!), with a style ranging from garage punk to trippy psychedelia, a spoonful of Eastern music and a brief hint of country ('Take A Little Time'). Limited to 500 copies, with remastered sound and preserving the original artwork."
$21.00 UPC: N/A ROCK
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ZOMBIES, THE: Begin Here LP (SWDDL 715LP)
"No need to introduce them -- nobody will disagree that The Zombies are one of the seminal bands from the '60s. Before their pop-psych masterpiece Odyssey & Oracle, containing 'Time of the Season', a world wide hit still known to younger audiences today through numerous TV spots, in 1964 they released their debut album Begin Here as a followup to their hit single She's Not There. The record is a perfect showcase of the Zombies' unique early style combining R&B, beat and even a hint of jazz. Every track here is a winner. 14 perfectly executed compositions by 5 dedicated musicians. It's really hard to describe such one-of-a-kind music, but let's just say, if we had to burn all our records and save only five of them, this would stay on the shelf. Now reissued on vinyl after many years of being unavailable. Get it now before you need to wait another decade! Limited to 500 copies, with remastered sound and preserving the original artwork."
$21.00 UPC: N/A ROCK
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ROSE, JACK: Dr. Ragtime And His Pals LP (TS 12007LP)
Limited edition of 960. Domestically pressed vinyl, housed in a European manufactured hard board inner sleeve slipped inside a matte board jacket with j-card style obi. "The Appalachian Trail runs 2175 miles south from Mount Katahdin in Maine to Springer Mountain in Georgia, though there are those who want to stretch it further, into Alabama, because the mountains go there. Why not extend it? Trails are made for that. But there's another Appalachian Trail, too -- one that goes through time, extending from unfinished studios in Williamsburg, NY, winding down the grooves of ancient 78's to the 1920's or even earlier, past Stephen Foster's wet dream to a place beyond the compass of change. If you're hiking on *that* trail, you're likely to run into a lot of post-grad Parsifal's with inscrutable hair and de-tuned banjos -- these days, you can't swing a cat around without hitting one! But if you're lucky, you might stumble across a clearing somewhere south of Lily Dale, where revolutionists stop for orangeade and Dr. Ragtime hangs out with his pals. If you ask him politely, he might offer you a taste of his elixir -- made from codeine, sarsaparilla, and goat-gland extract -- guaranteed to restore memories that never were. And if you're quiet, he might let you stay and listen to the music: Ethiopian novelties, characteristic marches and parlor favorites -- bittersweet slices of Methodist pie, familiar tunes, at least in those sections where the square dance has not yet been supplanted by the fox-trot. And if you have a couple of dimes to rub together in your pocket, you'll want to purchase his newest, electrically-recorded phonograph recording, entitled Doctor Ragtime and his Pals. The Doctor, who hitherto has recorded only on his own, is joined here by Micah Blue Smaldone (who has been compared to both Tiny Tim and Kierkegaard), Glenn Jones (of Cul de Sac, last seen around these parts urging college students to contemplate the prospect of their own death on a balmy September evening), Michael Gangloff (late of Pelt and the Black Twig Pickers), Nathan Bowles (also of the Black Twig Pickers as well as the Spiral Joy Band) and the mysterious Harmonica Dan (from Pennsauken, New Jersey by way of ethereal caminos)." -- Charles Fourier, Tequila Sunrise Records
$15.00 UPC: N/A ROCK
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LOUVIN, CHARLIE: Sings Murder Ballads And Disaster Songs CD (TSQ 2127CD)
"Although some might be surprised by a thematic Charlie Louvin album dealing with death and despair, one needn't look any further than the very first Louvin Brothers album to find a connection. Tragic Songs of Life, released in 1956, is full of emotional songs detailing heartbreak, betrayal, violence and loss. Inspired by Tompkins Square's recent Grammy-nominated 3 CD box set People Take Warning!, Murder Ballads & Disaster Songs, 1913-1938, Charlie reached back for a couple of songs from that first Louvins album, five songs from the box set, and assorted other choice picks to create a moving and sometimes raucous new take on traditional songs of tragedy. Liner notes by Holly George-Warren. Guests musicians include Andrew Bird and Chris Scruggs."
$9.50 UPC: 894807002127 ROCK
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SYSTEMATICS, THE: What We Did In The Afternoons 2LP (TU-134 001LP)
"The Systematics were a band from Australia. They existed for four years, from 1978 to 1982. They released 3 records: The Pulp Baby 7" on the Australian label Doublethink, a 12" EP called Rural and a 7" EP called Fat Cows Go Down An Eastern Beach on the Australian label M Squared. The music of The Systematics is unique. It comes from the grey area somewhere between no wave, post punk, minimal electronics and pseudo pop music. What We Did In The Afternoons is a double LP. The first LP contains everything The Systematics have ever released on vinyl -- all the above mentioned releases, as well as two contributions they made to the M Squared compilation LPs Growing Pains and A Selection. So one might say the first LP is some kind of 'best of' album. The second LP contains only unreleased material that was carefully selected by the singer of The Systematics, Patrick Gibson, and TU-134: Demo versions of 'Pulp Baby' and 'International Voltage,' some contributions to cassette only releases ('Sunny,' 'Marine Boy') as well as tracks that have never been released before in any format: 'Golden Age,' 'ASIO,' 'Hippie Happening' or 'John Robinson,' just to name a few. So one might say the second LP is some kind of new old album by The Systematics. What We Did In The Afternoons comes in a gatefold cover designed by Bianca Strauch and contains a 12 page booklet that features photos and a comprehensive text about The Systematics by Patrick Gibson. All tracks have been carefully remastered by Marcus Schmickler. The vinyl discs are high quality pressings made in Germany. The Systematics What We Did In The Afternoon is limited to 500 hand-numbered copies."
$29.00 UPC: N/A ROCK
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MANÇO, BARIS: Sakla Samanı Gelir Zamanı LP (EU 001LP)
"Orjinal Türküola kayitlar." Tracklist: A1 - Hal Hal (1981), A2 - Gönül Daği (1973), A3 - Nazar Eyle (1974), A4 - Hey Koca Topçu (1973), A5 - Vur Ha Vur (1976), A6 - Dön Desem Dönermisin (1985), Gülme Ha Gülme (1974), B1 - Ben Bilirim Ben Bilirim (1975), B2 - Ölüm Allahin Emri (1972), B3 - Kalk Gidelim Küheylan (1973), B4 - Lambaya Püf De (1973), B5 - İşte Hendek İşte Deve (Different Version) (1974), B6 - Rezil Dede (Çay Elinden Öteye) (1976), B7 - Eğri Büğrü (1981).
$21.50 UPC: N/A ROCK
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VA: 5 Years - Part 1 12" (WEAVE 025A-EP)
"Due to some research & effort we took during the past months for handling Weave Music's little sister-label, International Freakshow's more and more growing reputation and success, it was a bit quiet in the Weave-Lab. So we thought it's about time to present something fresh on Weave Music as well again! Fortunately the 5th birthday of Weave Music is giving us a perfect reason for releasing this record right now! So here are the major facts about the 1st part of Weave-25, delivering some avant-garde electronic music to dance to. The A-Side tune '4 AM' is another masterpiece by our Argentinian microphunk hero Jonas Kopp, who already presented his trademark sound on Weave-23 as well as his work for other imprints like Spectral Sound, Traut Muzik or VinylClub to name a few. Jonas again hits the floor with a really deep 'n dark insane driving kind of a techno track. B1 'My Name Is Bumblebee' on the flip side directly comes out of our German minimalist Ben Ryser's noise-making machines. Ben also already impressed us with his production skills on Weave-24 (2x12"). Back then and again this time, Mr. Ryser leaves no doubt about what inspired him the most when it came to electronic club music in his life. It can definitively be heard that the trademark sound of Richie Hawtin, M_inus or Plus8 are the names Ben has in mind while working on his own tracks in the studio. B2 called 'Azzekkatek' is a carefully crafted & powerful grooving techno tune by Flavio Diaz from Italy. Flavio was born in Naples in 1988. He grew up with being obsessed by videogame melodies with the effect that his interest for electronic music was building up in particular. At the age of 15 he fell in love with techno joining all the big parties in Naples where Flavio got inspired by artists like Rino Cerrone, Markantonio, Marco Carola, Adam Beyer or Richie Hawtin amongst others. Flavio's style can be defined as some strong, grinding techno with a steely industrial edge, covering hypnotic sweeps combined with driving minimal percussion and massive rollin' basslines."
$8.50 UPC: 661956584664 ELECTRONIC
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MORENO & OSCAR HERVAS, TONI: Ayahuasca EP 12" (WESO 003EP)
"The young Spanish producer Toni Moreno, well known for his radio show on Ibiza Global radio, meets Oscar Hervas. Ayahuasca EP comes with 2 very strong tracks made for the peak of the set . 'Ayahuasca' on A side -- a solid bass drum combined with the up lifting melody of some shaman's flutes and voices, will give you goose bumps. The additional effects and snares on the top takes you on a mystic journey on the dance floor. A bomb! As an answer, 'El Ritual' on the B-side, is based on percussion and effects. This very rhythmic track leaves you deep down on the dance floor. Mystic samples of shamanic voices are also used in a more minimal way."
$8.50 UPC: 661956921162 ELECTRONIC
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KING, SHAUN: Weekend Billionaire 12" (WESO 004EP)
"Shaun King, is an English producer living across the globe and taking his inspiration from the techno scene around the world. 'Weekend Billionaire' was one of the main tracks from Circo Loco, and was already mixed by Tania Vulcano in the previous DC10 compilation. Welt Sounds decided to re-release this track on vinyl together with a new track on the other side: 'Bullfrog.' Both tracks has a deep tech house flavor, very powerful on the dance floor. They have already been successfully tested by DJ's like Guido Schneider, Bushwacka, Tania Vulcano, Clive Henry, Lauaus, and Jamie Jones, to mention a few."
$8.50 UPC: 661956924767 ELECTRONIC
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BERLIN & ENSEMBLE, MOSHE: Aneinu! Hasidic-Orthodox Music CD (SM 1628)
"Aneinu! contains repertoire from the Israeli hasidic-orthodox klezmer tradition. The field recordings of Israel's foremost klezmer clarinetist, Moshe Berlin, were made by ethnomusicologist Joel Rubin in a yeshiva during the ceremony celebrating the end of the holiday Simchat Torah. They show the vital role that the music of the klezmorim and the ecstatic singing of nigunim (melodies of spiritual elevation) play among orthodox Jews, displaying at the same time a microcosm of the variety of ethnic and cultural influences to be found in the musical traditions of Israel today."
$17.50 EAN: 4010228162820 CLASSICAL
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VASKS, PETERIS: Cantus Ad Pacem CD (WER 6712)
"This CD is the first to be devoted exclusively to the organ music of the Latvian composer Peteris Vasks. With the exception of the 'Te Deum' (recorded in St. Gertrude in Riga), all of the works were recorded on the magnificent organ of the cathedral in Riga. Here, over the course of the past twenty years, Talivaldis Deksnis, since 1984 one of the principal organists of this venerable house of worship, has performed all of Vasks' works for organ, many of them for the first time. Besides original compositions for organ, this CD also includes two adaptations of works for string orchestra, 'Viatore' and 'Canto di forza,' both dedicated to Talivaldis Deksnis, with whom Vasks has maintained a lifelong friendship."
$17.50 EAN: 4010228671223 CLASSICAL
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GATZIGRISTOS, GIORGOS: Draft 12" (WLTD 003EP)
"The Ltd subdivision of Wolfskuil Records under goes a slight adjustment in course. Not only will it be an outlet for new talent, but the coloured vinyl pressings will be strictly limited to 300 copies only. No repress! The musical direction will be deep, dark, nasty and very underground. To emphasize this fresh direction, long time Wolfskuil artist Giorgos Gatzigristos kicks off with 2 crunchy techno stompers. Ultra dark, moody and bass heavy. 'Draft' is draped in a unique oriental atmosphere alongside trademark Giorgos beats and bleeps. It's like raving in the Middle East on sand dunes surrounded by waves of desert winds. 'Cartridged' on the flip is a freaked out techno excursion as we have come to expect from Giorgos. And he does it so well!"
$8.50 UPC: N/A ELECTRONIC
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EL TANBURA: Between The Desert And The Sea CD (WORLD 450005)
"El Tanbura is a collective of veteran Egyptian master musicians, singers, fishermen and philosophers. They hail from Port Said, the gateway to the Suez Canal and the world beyond. Like their hometown, El Tanbura boast influences from east and west (and north and south): Gallibiya, Levis and Gucci sunglasses, Fez and Nike caps jostle for prominence. Their music is driven by the seductive call of the simsimiyya -- an ancient lyre dating back to the Pharaohs, revered both for its mesmerizing properties and occult origins in ancient exorcism rituals. Founded in 1989, El Tanbura perform to enthusiastic audiences across Egypt and have made numerous international festival appearances in Jordan, Tanzania, France, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Canada and the UK. Their first album was released with the Paris-based Institute du Monde Arabe, and they have also collaborated with One Giant Leap on the forthcoming film 2sides2everything."
$13.75 UPC: 794881830527 CLASSICAL
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