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Muscle Memory/Holy Goodnight by The VibrationEP1 (untitled) by JavelinI'm Not Sorry by The cocknbullkidI'm Not Sorry by The cocknbullkid89 by KotchyI Can't Give You Up by Smoove & TurrellShuffle Scuffle EP by TRNSSTRPot Kettle Black by Tilly And The WallPot Kettle Black by Tilly And The WallLost In Time EP by YousefLost In Time EP by YousefMother by Susumu YokotaMother by Susumu YokotaHot & Cold by SoopasoulHot & Cold by SoopasoulTerminal 3 / 2 Da Floor by RuskoFrom an Ancient Star by Belbury PolyNo Surprise by James YuillNo Surprise by James YuillTravels into Several Remote Nations of the World by Yellow Moon BandOne Night In London by Various ArtistsI Can't Give You Up by Smoove & TurrellEl Beasto by Prok & FitchMr No / Someone Great by Banjo Or FreakoutMr No / Someone Great by Banjo Or FreakoutGo That Deep (Paul Woolford Remixes) by Nufrequency feat. Shara NelsonBruise Color Blue EP by GSpider & FarahShuffle Scuffle EP by TRNSSTRLets Fall Back In Love by Slow ClubRed Velvet by Red Velvet

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A South Bronx Story

A South Bronx Story [ review of: A South Bronx Story by ESG (CD Album) ]

Soul Jazz have produced a pearl with the release of "A South Bronx Story" (Soul Jazz) by legendary New York lo-fi funksters ESG. The Scroggins sisters' visionary mix incorporated punk, house and hip hop into off kilter percussive body jams over 20 years ago. Alongside fellow rhythm thrillers Liquid Liquid, the quartet's ramshackle patterns have been subsequently sampled by hip hop's finest, with even Joey Negro now cutting a house overhaul of "Moody". Yet the raw conga fuelled sound and soul powered off-key vocals sound as poignant today as The Pop Group, The Slits or Pil's finest experimental culture clashes. Yet what's most exciting about the release, is the news that it will mark the re-emergence of the sisters, with a little help from their daughters, for a comeback show.


Posted by Kevin at 00:00, 26 May 2000

3

3 [ review of: 3 by Pole (CD Album) ]

Stefan Betke returns as Pole for the final installment of his dub heavy trilogy, with 3. Unlikely to convert newcomers, he's still floating on a sea of static 'n' hiss, as the fragmented beauty of his slow motion swoons liquify reggae's roots into opiated electronica. Whether it's the blurred steppas rhythms propelling "Taxi" or the lovers whirlpool of "Klettern", the sub-stantial momentum is irresistible as he refines his seductive vision of fractal dub.


Posted by Kevin at 00:00, 25 May 2000

The Keyboard King Of Studio One

The Keyboard King Of Studio One [ review of: The Keyboard King Of Studio One by Jackie Mittoo (CD Album) ]

Jackie Mittoo's "The Keyboard King of Studio One" is rich with culture, warmth and invention. An original member of The Skatalites aged 15, keyboardist Jackie Mittoo was amongst the pioneers of ska and rocksteady. Yet what strikes you most about his playing on these predominantly solo artist recordings from the mid-'60s, is just how funky his syncopated style was. "Totally Together" sounds like a mellow take on Booker T, whilst the fat swagger of "Hot Tamale" sounds like a Meters roll. Yet it's the golden glow of the Isleys cover "Summer Breeze" which proves to be truly bewitching as its psychedelically spiked reggae opens up a myriad of possibilities. Beautiful.


Posted by Kevin at 00:00, 25 Mar 2000

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