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13-Apr-2006 |
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New At Tunes: East Of Egg |
Greetings,
Bit of a lean update on account of God's wedding
or whatever it is. Back to normal next week...
##ALBUM OF THE WEEK##
>>>>Jazzanova: The Remixes 2002-2005
- Various / Jazzanova<<
Berlin-based collective Jazzanova release this
excellent CD/3x vinyl set of remixes from 2002-2005,
taking the original workings of artists as diverse
as Masters At Work, Nu Spirit Helsinki, Shaun
Escoffery, Eddie Gale and Calexico and morphing
them into their trademark exquisitely produced
bossa-jazz-electronica tracks.
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/featured/11492.html
##ALBUMS##
>>>>Tokyo Lounge - Various<<
Mesmerizing compilation of abstract jazz and downtempo
pieces, featuring some of the most sought after
iRecords productions plus brand new material from
Kevin Yost, recorded specifically for this project.
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/featured/11488.html
>>>>Styled In Italy - Various<<
Sophisticated selection from Italian label SCR.
Dancefloor jazz from Nicola Conte and Paolo Fedreghini,
beautiful vocal tracks from Susi Hyldgaard and Robbie
Craig, and atmospheric downtempo stuff from Tosca,
Madita and Bliss.
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/featured/11490.html
>>>>Glam Set by Fernanda Lessa - Various<<
Brazilian model-turned-DJ Fernanda Lessa takes her
musical inspiration from jocks like Erik Morillo,
Ralf and Deep Dish. Nice mix.
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/featured/11489.html
>>>>Blueprints Music #1 - Various<<
Dealers of Nordic Music head off in a new direction
with this set of music earmarked for release in the
coming months, fresh talent like Nils Krogh, Tennis
Hero, JOL, ïony and Quant alongside established
DNM artists such as Hird and The Similou.
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/featured/11491.html
>>>>The Anthology - Skyy<<
The complete recordings of BT Express and Brass
Construction man Randy Muller's funk-soul-disco outfit
Skyy, drawn from the band's seven albums for Salsoul.
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/featured/11493.html
>>>>A-Z Of The Cuban Brothers<<
Devised by Sunday Best boss Rob da Bank, the A-Z series
gives the compilers a free reign over twenty-six tracks,
provided included artists names run from A to Z. The
inimitable Cuban Brothers kick things off with a
full-strength party mix.
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/featured/11494.html
>>>>Back Room Vol.1 - Various<<
'Back Room Vol. 1' sees Manchester's Mettle Music
plot a course through cutting edge downtempo beats
effortlessly into psychedelic funk, twisted,
spaced-out disco and soothing, soulful deep house.
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/featured/11495.html
All these and loads more albums at:
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/recent_additions/
##SINGLE OF THE WEEK##
>>>>Showcase EP - Jazzconductor<<
Fabulous 12" from Beatfanatic's jazz / hip hop alter
ego, opening with a salsa blend / re-edit of Beatnuts
and Biz Markie's 'You're A Clown'. Next up, another
Latin dancefloor killer in 'All Bebe Guia'. Flip
for the disco re-rub of Azymuth's 'Latin Carnival'
and a Common rap set to some jazz grooves.
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/featured/11499.html
##SINGLES##
>>>>The Story Of 'O' - Jason Sparks feat. Siren<<
Jason Sparks latest 12" shows a serious change in
direction for the Botchit stalwart. LBJ's remix turns
the down tempo, trip hop original into an acid-edged
dancefloor version. Flip for Si Begg's electro-breaks
re-rub of 'Gangsters'.
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/featured/11496.html
>>>>Jazz Vibes: Vinyl Selection Pt.1 - Various<<
12" sampler from Manchester label Mettle Music's
'Jazz Vibes' CD compilation. Latin flavoured jazz
with a clear focus on the dancefloor.
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/featured/11497.html
>>>>Peng Peng 02 - Voom Voom<<
Peter Kruder and Roland Appel's Voom Voom project
drops another winner with this EP. Think rocking,
funky electro-tech-house with vocoders, vintage
analogue synths and the spirit of NY disco, punk
-funk and Kraftwerk.
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/featured/11498.html
>>>>Go Move - Red Astaire<<
Red Astaire drops another GAMM styled 3 tracker,
opening with a dark hip hop cut that blends raps
from Busta Rhymes and Q-Tip.
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/featured/11500.html
>>>>Team Players EP - Aquasky / Various<<
'The Teamplayers EP' sees Aquasky putting four
tracks from their devastating collaborative album
onto 2x 12" vinyl, joining forces with Drummatic
Twins, Tayo, Earl 16, DJ Icey and The Autobots .
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/featured/11501.html
>>>>Stand Up - Lee Fields & Sugarman and Co.<<
Deep, heavy, downtempo funk joint from Sugerman &
Co, with a rolling bass line, chugging beats and
expressive guitars and organ and of course, Lee
Fields' soaring gravelly vocal over the top.
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/featured/11502.html
And loads more singles at:
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/recent_singles/
And loads more 7" singles at:
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/7inch/
##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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