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8-Apr-2005 |
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New At Tunes: Tiny Reminders |
Greetings,
When guitarist Darrell 'Dimebag' Abbott was shot dead by a
gunman who stormed onstage during a show by his band
Damageplan in Ohio in December, the rock community was
rocked (rocked!) to its tattooed, pierced, hairy and no
doubt hard core.
The founder guitarist with legendary metallers
Pantera was respectfully heralded for his commitment to
busting shit-kicking riffs on a signature Dean axe or a
spaz-shaped Washburn, and heartfelt tributes tumbled forth
attesting to Dimebag's fine nature and significant musical
contribution. Fan sites were overwhelmed with messages of
shared grief and condolence, media coverage was considered
and reverent and no one seemed to dare make jokes like
those Pope ones that are going around. Everything was cool.
Anyway, couple of months later a company called
KnuckleBonz Inc have decided to celebrate Dimebag's brief
life by creating a miniature likeness of the rocker. In short,
he is to be resurrected in the form of a plastic figure, the
actual dimensions of which seem to be rather elusive. I wonder,
will it fit on a key-ring?
KnuckleBonz Inc president Tony Simerman stated that
"We are incredibly honored to be working with the family to
create a meaningful tribute to Dimebag," adding excitedly:
"I still say 'Power Groove' on [Pantera's 1992 album] 'Vulgar
Display of Power' is the most perfect metal since the first
six Sabbath albums." Quite so.
The Dimebag Darrell Guitar Hero limited edition
sculpture (as its vendors would like it to be known) will
sell for $99 and can be purchased via www.guitarhero.net.
Pre-orders will be accepted in April 05. But how BIG is it?
##ALBUM OF THE WEEK##
>>DJ-Kicks: The Glimmers - Various<<
Eskimo Records favourites the Glimmers come back with a
superb selection for !K7. Belgians Mo and Benoelie use raw
disco as the basis for their mix, but happily move off in
all directions while maintaining dancefloor continuity.
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/featured/9916.html
##ALBUMS##
>>If You Can't Join 'Em... Beat 'Em - DJ Format<<
First class album from Brighton b-boy Matt Ford and
collaborators. A masterpiece of loop-digging construction
and a tough, lean sound that's as insightful as ever.
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/featured/9910.html
>>Jestofunk: The Anthology - Jestofunk<<
Almost 15 years after Jestofunk's first single, the
electronic groove / live funk fusion crew get a well-
earned retrospective on Irma Records.
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/featured/9907.html
>>Art Of Disco - Various<<
Brilliant compilation from Yellow Productions sub-label
Art Of Disco, responsible for a recent clutch of fabulous
dancefloor 12"s. A perfect mix of Italo-disco, electro-funk,
new wave, NYC disco-rock, acid house and French disco.
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/featured/9911.html
>>Jimpster Selected Remixes 2000-03 - Various/Jimpster<<
Excellent remix collection from Freerange boss drawing on
his extensive body of remix work. A broad sweep of styles
mutated into deep, punchy house, broken beat, glitchy
electro and digital dancehall.
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/featured/9908.html
>>AfterDark: New York City - Various<<
House legends Jon Cutler and Osunlade man a CD each in the
second release in the AfterDark series. A lavishly packaged
set offering two gorgeous mixes of deep, soulful, jazz-
fuelled house with a New York City flavour.
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/featured/9915.html
>>Kinki Cuts Vol. 1 - Various<<
Dutch hairdressers Kinki compile a decent set of new
wave / electro fuzz / edgy house action. Bet they can't
do flat tops though.
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/featured/9909.html
>>John Digweed: Choice - Various<<
House, tech trance, progressive, electro dub, disco house
and all things mesmeric and floor-filling from long-serving
jock Diggers on another fine mix in Azuli's 'Choice' series.
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/featured/9912.html
>>Funky Disposition - The Propositions<<
Highly recommended complete recordings of Detroit gritty
funk nine-piece the Propositionss, all the collectible 7"s
and several unreleased tunes. Fabulous gear.
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/featured/9913.html
>>Ayurveda Buddha Lounge Vol. 4 - Various<<
More low temperature grooves and moods from Dusseldorf's
Electric Lounge label. Late night soothers or early evening
warm-up gear for home, headphones or mellow bar sessions.
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/featured/9914.html
All these and loads more albums at:
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/recent_additions/
##SINGLE OF THE WEEK##
>>She's Gone - Resin Dogs<<
Lovely debut 12" on Jalapeno from Australian hip hop-breaks
-funk groovers Resin Dogs. Jalapeno favourites Kraak & Smaak
do their thing with a spot-on remix, and Pulver Records'
Dutch Rhythm Combo are similarly on fire with their version.
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/featured/9932.html
##SINGLES##
>>Devil Inside - Max Sedgley<<
Sedgley returns after the massive success of 'Happy' and
hits the spot. Three killer remixes (from Flat Pack, Kraak &
Smaak and Aldo Vanucci) make this becomes an essential 12".
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/featured/9931.html
>>Milano Calibro - The Dining Rooms<<
Two fresh tracks (plus remixes) from the excellent Dining
Rooms, kicking off with the deliciously drummed, Hammond-
led psyche jazz of 'Milano Calibro'.
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/featured/9922.html
>>NRK Remasters 002 - Miguel Migs / Joshua<<
NRK favourite Miguel Migs takes the A side with his super
smooth disco funk-licked house favourite ‘The Jam’. Flip
forJoshua's skanking tech house cut 'Watch Da Bass'.
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/featured/9918.html
>>Cohiba - Phuturistix<<
Brand new 12" from Phuturistix. Top notch Latin/jazz
infused broken beat assisted by Atjazz man Martin Iveson.
Three soaring dancefloor tracks.
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/featured/9923.html
>>Step Back - Subjekt<<
Tripped out, glitchy electro house and low-slung party
grooves on the A, backed with deep, moody remixed
business on the B. Killer.
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/featured/9924.html
>>Voyager - Cricco Castelli presents The Coffee Kids<<
Cricco and Gavin Mills team up for an on-the-money plate
with a big room groove and a hint of jazz. Destined to
bridge gaps between funky house sets and tougher stuff.
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/featured/9925.html
>>Be Your Own - One Self (DJ Vadim/Yarah Bravo/Blu Rum 13)<
The first single from this new three way collaboration is
a sparse and haunting broken hip hop affair. Nu soul don
Amp Fiddler remixes up a downtempo funk strutter on the B.
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/featured/9920.html
>>Chicken In A Box / Spandex Man - Mr. Scruff<<
500-only pressing of these two rarities 'Chicken In A Box'
is vintage Scruff cut 'n' pasteage from 1995, while the
2000 classic 'Spandex Man' still does the business.
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/featured/9926.html
>>Someone Like You (Fast Track Vocal Mixes) - Alex Gopher
/ Etienne De Crecy<<
The biggest club track from ‘Super Discount 2’ album gets
the remix treatment with the help of Nouvelle Vague vocalist
Camille, Benny Benassi and Munk.
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/featured/9927.html
>>Be With EP / One In A Day EP - Koushik<<
European pressing that links pulls together Koushik Ghosh's
previous Stones Throw US EP 'One In A Day' with a new EP,
'Be With'. Ten tracks ranging of strummy folk-hop-tronica.
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/featured/9919.html
>>House Of Funk - General Midi<<
Plenty of dirt in the bass line, a hint of 303 acid tweakery,
simple, effective rhythms, minimal vocal hooks and a
breakdown to crap your pants to. Bingo!
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/featured/9917.html
>>Q&A - The Society<<
Ursula Rucker joins The Society for a spoken word / freestyle
jazz rework of one of the tracks. Flip for MC Al Agami and
Kendra Lohman providing the verbals on a broken beat take.
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/featured/9928.html
>>The Way It Is - DJ Shug<<
Taken from Big Shug's forthcoming album 'Who's Hard?' and
produced by DJ Premier, this tried and tested combination
deliver a straight-up bit of New York beef and bravado.
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/featured/9921.html
>>Sentinel EP - Vincent<<
Known for his releases on LTJ Bukem’s Good Looking, Vincent
steps out on his own here. Dark, soundtrack stylings with
cut-up jazz beats and loads of atmosphere. Lovely stuff.
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/featured/9929.html
>>Breathe Inn - Ivana Santilli<<
The first single taken from Ivana Santilli's 'Corduroy Boogie'
album picks up a lovely broken beat / future soul re-rub
from ace Canadian producer Moonstarr.
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/featured/9930.html
All these and loads more singles at:
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/recent_singles/
##JUST IN ON VINYL##
>>Back To The Old School - Just-Ice<<
Reissue of hip hop/gangsta rap precursor Just-ice's
Kurtis Mantronik-produced debut album from 1986.
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/featured/9873.html
##BACK IN STOCK##
RSL - The Mast (12)
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/featured/8541.html
Amerie - Amerie (Album Sampler) (12)
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/featured/9763.html
David Astri - Dancing Digits (12)
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/featured/9719.html
Various - Lounge Mon Amour (2 X CD)
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/featured/6584.html
Various - The Jazz House Independent (4th Issue) (2 X CD)
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/featured/9331.html
Various - Brani Scelti Da Alessio Bertallot: Volume 3 (2 X CD)
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/featured/9527.html
##EVENTS##
Italy's funkiest Hammond combo, the excellent Link Quartet
are over for an exclusive date to promote their 'Italian
Playboys' album tomorrow, Saturday, April 9th. The firing
foursome are at the legendary '50s venue The Troubadour,
263-267 Old Brompton Road,
London SW5 9JA
(nearest tube Earls Court)
More from www.right-on.org
Listen to clips from 'Italian Playboys' at:
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/featured/9271.html
##MAILOUT ARCHIVE##
Access all the previous mailouts for past recommendations, albums
and singles of the week(s) and poisonous rants.
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/mail_archive/
Cheers,
- Derek
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