Four Tet: Everything Ecstatic [Domino Records]
It seems like Kieran Hebden aka Four Tet has been getting some serious attention over the pond recently. He’s just finished remixes for Madib and Jaydee’s Madvillian and his next single ‘Sun Drums and Soil’ is remixed by Sa-Ra, so what a perfect time to release his fourth instalment. You must be aware from the start that this is intense and downright mad but don’t let that put you off because it’s very cleverly produced, with all manner of influences mixed in the pot. Look out for the limited double vinyl because hidden in there is the full album on cd, perfect for home listening.
Flowriders: Starcraft [4Lux Recordings]
What struck me when I first listened to this album was I couldn’t quite believe this was their debut; it felt like they’ve been at this game for years. There are the big singles ‘Different Spaces’ and ‘Pheromone’ with not one of the other tracks can be called a filler, well maybe except the ‘Interlude’. It’s just tip top quality. Give this a listen when you’re next on a record hunt, you’ll be walking out of the shop with a copy.
Various Artists: Ready Or Not -Deep Jazz Grooves From The
CBC Radio Canada Archives 1967-1977 [Do Right Music]
It’s not often I buy compilations but recently there have been some absolute gems. Here John Kong hand picks a brilliant selection of Canada’s finest jazz recordings and how many of us really knew that their jazz scene was so good. All the tracks were chosen for today’s dancefloors and Mr Kong deserves a pat on the back because they do exactly what they say on the sleeve. These tracks only received infrequent airplay on CBC and were available in very limited quantities, so it’s great to have a starter, to kick off the show. Simply this is beautiful and a great to start your Canadian jazz collection.
Colonel Red: Blue Eye Blak [People Records]
This has been a long time coming and it’s great to have the finished copy. Things kick off with the amazing title track, which has been on playlists for well over a year and still sounds fresh. ‘Blue Eye Blak’ will satisfy the broken beats head with tracks like ‘Gotta Be A Place For Us’ and ‘Movin On’ and also for people just on the lookout for a damn good album, this has it all. This is a fantastic debut and yes, all the production was done by the man himself. Top marks to People Records
Felix Laband: Dark Days Exit [Compost Records]
Looking at this album sleeve I was really unsure what to expect: electro or some new wave gubbins but this is a down right beautiful album, which wipes the floor with all the ‘lounge’ style compilations that are currently flooding the market. Things kick off with the lovely ‘Whistling In Tongues’ and all you need to do is sit back and listen to the wonderful experimental sounds. Perfect listening for when you need to calm down when stuck in a traffic jam.
Various Artists: Broadcite Unplugged Volume One [Broadcite]
I think most of you have heard or read about the Broadcite collective, so I won’t go into too much detail but these guys have been around for a number of years, creating their own music scene in London. We are now finally starting to their productions released on their own label and here is their first compilation, which features tracks signed from Public Transit and Sonar Kollektiv. This maintains the idea that anything goes but quality music is Broadcite’s number one objective. With tracks that cover just about every style inc. Funk, Broken Beat, Nu Jazz, Electro and Soul, you just can’t go wrong, adding this to your musical collection.
30 May 2005
The Jazzinvaders ‘Up And Out’ – Social Beats
Soil And Pimp Sessions ‘Stinger’ – Victor
Roy Ayers ‘Kwajilori’ – BBE
Jazz Orkestar Radio ‘Svadbena Igra Kraj Bistrice’ – Cosmic Sounds
Van Hunt ‘Out Of The Sky’ (Instrumental) – Virgin
Four Tet ‘Sun Drums And Soil’ (Sa-Ra Remix) – Domino
The Bees ‘Chicken Payback’ (Madlib Remix) – Virgin
Roger Robinson ‘Scars’ – Altered Vibes
Kid Sublime feat. U-Gene ‘This Way’ – Kindred Spirits
Dimlite ‘As We Arrive’ – Sonar Kollektiv
One Self ‘Fear The Labour’ – Ninja Tune
Comfort Fit ‘Planetary Picknick’ – Tokyo Dawn
Hydroponic Sound System ‘Play The Role’ (Bzzz Mix) – Swedish Brandy
Moody Allen feat. Vince Franklin ‘Six Feet’ – Flyin’ High
Hundred Strong feat. Jason Todd ‘Hardcore Poetry’ – Altered Vibes
Treva Whateva Music ‘Music’s Made Of Memories’ – Ninja Tune
Kabanjak Meets Protassov ‘Cucumber Lounge’ – Switchstance
Wah Syndicate ‘So Good’ (Reliq Remix) – Faada
Roisin Murphy ‘Sow Into You’ – Echo
Delgui feat. Colonel Red ‘Its Gonna Be Alright’ – 4lux
Recloose ‘Untitled’ – Peacefrog
Magic (Soulmotion) ‘Inside Out’ – Broadcite
Floppy Sounds ‘Ultrasong’ – Wave
Park Street Productions ‘Sunday Joint’ – Striking Hand
Andrew Pearce Vs. Urban Sound Gallery ‘Day By Day’ – Six6
23 May 2005
Henrik Schwarz ‘Lazy Conrad’ – Mood Music
Kahil El Zabar’s Ethnic Heritage Ensemble ‘Your Time Is Now’ (IG Culture Mix) – Deeper Soul
Porkswatch ‘Minotaur’ – Q-Tape
The Uptown Felaz ‘Brainstorm’ (Hint’s Futureboogie Remix) – Wah Wah 45s
Beatfanatic ‘Down’ – Soundscape
Pascal Rioux feat. Mr Day ‘Don’t Outstay Outside 2 Night’ (Patchworks Remix) – Rotax
Nick Matthews’s Exclusive Guest Mix (Best Kept Secret):
Teddy Rok Seven feat. Okon ‘Feel’ – What Music
Talc ‘Modern Sleepover’ – Wah Wah 45s
Break Reform ‘The Gift’ – Abstract Blue
Van Hunt ‘Down There In Hell (With You)’ (Mac & Toolz Remix) – Virgin
Parov Stelar ‘Wanna Get’ (Inverse Cinematics Remix)
Flowdynamics ‘Live In Mix’ – Freestyle
Kraak & Smaak ‘Money In The Bag’ – Jalapeno
Stockholm Cyclo ‘Sticky’ – White
Mr J ‘Calling Out’ (Maddslinky Remix) – Askew
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Ammoncontact ‘Futuro’ – Ninja Tune
One Self ‘Over Expose’ – Ninja Tune
Dirty Diggers ‘For The Haters’ – Zebra Traffic
Dwight Trible & The Life Force Trio ‘Otherworldly’ – Ninja Tune
Spacek ‘Dollar’ – Sound In Color
Madrid De Los Austris ‘Para Don Alonso’ (Yam Who Remix) – Sunshine Enterprises
Spacek ‘I Know A Girl’ – !K7
Byron Morris And Unity ‘Panamanian Aire’ – Celeste
16 May 2005
The Kenny Clarke-Francy Boland Big Band ‘The Wildman’ – Mps
Soil And Pimp Sessions ‘No Taboo’ – Viktor
Hipnosis ‘Spring Seems To Be A Little Colder’ – Perfect Toy
Ang� D�az ‘A Love Supreme’ – World Circuit
Omar S ‘Untitled’ – Fxhe
Solu Music ‘Me’Soque’ – Solu Music
Jamie L ‘When I Come Back Round Again’ – Warp
Allen Hoist ‘Innercity Blues’ (Mfp Collective Edit) – White
Richie Lion ‘Let The Music Play’ – Spicey
Diesler ‘Lovestruck Killers’ – Tru Thoughts
Overtone ‘Give It Again’ (Inverse Cinematics Remix) – Redbud
Jazztronik ‘Verdades’ – Tokuma Communications
Cay Taylan ‘Beijo’ (Dzihan & Kamien Remix) – Couch
Sandboy ‘Lua Nua’ (Smiles Ahead Three Tees Mix) – Hinterland
Povo ‘Million Ways’ – Raw Fusion
Opus 1 ‘Nothing Really Matters’ – White
Joss Mills ‘Seize The Day’ – Nuff Rope
Bobby Wayne ‘You’Re Blowing My Mind’ – Perfect Toy
Jazzconductor ‘Entertainers’ – G.a.m.m.
Dimlite ‘In Groups To The Hydrandd’ – Sonar Kollektiv
Comfort Fit ‘She Knows Me Now’ – Tokyo Dawn
Jay-Z ‘Allure’ (Marc Mac Edit) – White
Foreign Exchange ‘Hustle Hustle’ – BBE
Kid Sublime feat. Lady Alma & Jneiro Jarel ‘Lookin At Me’ – Kindred Spirits
Dl Jones And DJ 2nd Nature ‘Notice’ – Blue Collar Projects
Quantic Soul Orchestra feat. Alice Russell ‘End Of The Road’ – Tru Thoughts
9 May 2005
Lee McDonald ‘We’ve Only Just Begun’ – Soul Brother
The New Talent Jazz Orchestra ‘A Meditation On Two Chords’ – Fresh Sounds
Spacek ‘Dollar’ – Sound In Color
Break Reform ‘Cut A Map In The Soles Of My Feet’ – Abstract Blue
Dl Jones & DJ Second Nature ‘In The Streets’ – Blue Collar Projects
Talc ‘Modern Sleepover’ – Wah Wah 45s
Travis Blaque feat. Farasha ‘Home’ – Unqiue
Recloose ‘Untitled’ – Peacefrog
Big Hit Unit feat. Kerse ‘Lovel’’ – Altered Vibes
Hundred Strong feat. Alison Crockett ‘Dream On Delay’ – Altered Vibes
Stevie Wonder feat. Q-Tip ‘So What The Fuss’ – Motown
Jukka Eskola ‘Timber Up’ – Free Agent
Reel People ‘The Rain’ – Papa Records
Grupo Batuqe ‘Ole Ola’ (Fauna Flash Remix) – Compost
Diesler’s Exclusive Guest Mix:
Quantic ‘Blackstone Rock’ – Tru Thoughts
The P.T.A. ‘Dutch’ – Throw Away
Silhouette Brown ‘Spread That’ (Bruno E Remix) – Ether
Blakai ‘Afrospace’ – Schtum
Diesler ‘Redux’ – Tru Thoughts
DJ Gregory ‘Damelo’ – Defected
Jumbonics ‘(You Little) Jezabel’ (Diesler Remix) – Tru Thoughts
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Hiroshi Watanabe ‘Matrix’ – Klik
Anita O’Day ‘Sing, Sing, Sing’ (RSL Remix) – Verve
Pleasure ‘Joyous’ (Harvey’s Re-Edit) – White
RTB Big Band ‘Atlantis’ – Cosmic Sounds