Warp’s newest recruit used to be the main man behind Super Collider. His solo work has been highly anticipated and judging by this album it was definitely worth the wait. The first single ‘When I Come Back Around’ is superb and carries the vocal funk of people such as Amp Fiddler. Lidell also borders on Northern soul on the track ‘Music Will Not Last’, furious funk on ‘New Me’ and some lodown jazz piano on ‘What Is It This Time’. Overall the album is very refreshing and gets better by the listen. A million miles away from the usual Warp releases this man is also well worth checking out live if you get the chance. Warp are Brilliant!

Jax

Now when it gets to the third in a series, some compilations get very tired – you know what to expect and they usually miss the boat altogether from the time its mixed to the eventual release date. But not here, the Unabombers manage to hit the spot with every track. From the slow funked up sound of the highly rated Platinum Pied Pipers, the blissful vocals of S.I.A. right through to the awesome isolee remix of Cardiology by Recloose. Regulars at Electric chair in Manchester will no doubt snap this up, but i’d also recommend it to anyone with a bit of soul – its as simple as that.

Jax