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15-Dec-2006 |
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Tunes.co.uk update: It's All Good |
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Greetings All,
We have a great selection for you this week , any orders for items in this week's update made before Tuesday lunchtime will reach in time you for Christmas, Thursday if you use special deilvery. If you're outside the UK using express air mail will ensure your goods get to you on time.
STOP PRESS, JUST ARRIVED
>> >>Scissor Cuts - The Hole In the Wall Gang<<
Essential breakbeat mash up: Stand By Meets Apache. Been out for a while now, got a box to go.
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/featured/12064.html
>> >>More MPM Sound - Various<<
Fast becoming a most favoured label in the Tunes office, this ace comp from Melting Pot kicks it big time, just the right blend of funky beats and musicianship. NOW ON CD! The sampler 12 is back in too.
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/featured/12190.html
12" sampler
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/featured/12167.html
Loads more stuff has come back into stock, we'll send another mail out tomorrow.
##ALBUM OF THE WEEK##
>> >>Soul Shaker Volume 3 - Various<<
The hugely popular Soul Shaker series of new wave funk & soul compilations never fail to impress. Lovingly compiled by Nick Record Kicks, a man who certainly knows his stuff and never misses a funky beat.
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/featured/12251.html
##ALBUMS##
>> >>Turntables On The Hudson Six - Various<<
For the past seven years, dj's Nickodemus & Mariano alongside Nappy G on percussion, have given New Yorkers & the World the Turntables on the Hudson party vibe. Great collection of jams and remixes.
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/featured/12220.html
>> >>DJ Andy Smith's Freestyle Mix<<
Focusing on the modern funk side of things, with a side helping of latin and soul, DJ Andy Smith (Portishead, the Document, Dynamo Productions) has created a monster mix CD of Freestyle tunes.
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/featured/12238.html
>> >>A Taste of Cherry - The James Taylor Quartet<<
The James Taylor Quartet are back with another masterclass in Hammond-driven funk and groove with their new album A Taste Of Cherry. Packed full of the groovy, R&B-infused jazzy rhythms that have made him famous, James Taylor has delivered the goods yet again.
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/featured/12232.html
>> >>Messin Around: A Decade Of Dancefloor Jazz<<
Started in 1996 by music enthusiasts, DJs and compulsive record diggers Adrian Gibson and Perry Louis, Messin' Around was only expected to run for a few weeks. Held at the world famous Jazz Café in Camden, it has now been going strong for ten years and this cd is mark the occassion, a selction of Messin Around classics.
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/featured/12228.html
>> >>Relish the Trough - Tipper<<
Tipper goes back to the sound ofhis debut Holding Pattern, but after a few years he's faster, better and stronger. Retaining the usual ludicrous amount of sub-bass, Relish The Trough features fluid rhythms, crazy percussive textures, classic scratches and even injections of acid.
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/featured/12223.html
>> >>Smoove Moves 3: The Sound Of Lounge Records<<
"Smoove Moves" is the label compilation series from Germany's Lounge Records. On this volume you'll find a good selection of unreleased and brand new tracks as well as music which was only available on vinyl before.
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/featured/12239.html
>> >>Homecooking: Soulfood Served By Jazzanova & Friends<<
This has to be a first, a cookbook and cd in one package. the idea came from improvisation, as relevent in the kitchen as it is in music. 29 recipes from musicians including Kyoto Jazz Massive, Rainer Truby and Jazzanova. Topped with a great collection of tunes..
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/featured/12252.html
##SINGLE OF THE WEEK##
>> >>Audiofdelity E.P - FDel<<
Hailing from Perth Australia Fdel has been a name on the music scene down under for many years. Without a doubt this EP is a winner, quality funky breaks to file alongside Fort Knox Five, Kraak & Smaak and Dynamo Productions.
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/featured/12236.html
##SINGLES##
>> >>Sex Machine: The Remix - James Brown<<
A track that needs little introduction unless you're from Mars. The floorfilling classic tastefully tweaked by Germany's Jazz Defector.
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/featured/12240.html
>> >>Open Secret Remixes - Malente<<
Malente´s third single taken from his fourth album “How Can You Still…” is ready to enter your dancefloor! Incl. Remixes by Fort Knox Five, Groove Allegiance and Brighton´s Sgt. Rock.
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/featured/12241.html
>> >>Sounds Start Rockin' - DJ Andy Smith<<
Tough beats, a gut shaking bassline, stuttering hip hop drops, dancefloor shattering stabs and a whole load of funk – a surefire dancefloor rocker from DJ Andy Smith.
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/featured/12235.html
>> >>Diego's Theme - Boca 45<<
Beat aficionados should by already know something about Bristol's Boca 45 aka Scott Hendy and his old skool funk / soul aesthetic. This is a taste of his new album that sees him bringing a live band and guest vocalists into the equation.
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/featured/12244.html
>> >>Fuck Off And Leave Me Alone - Magnificent Freedom<<
The newest release on DJ GU's Our Label Records is a Deep Funk-Monster, produced by Keb Darge and Eddie Roberts.
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/featured/12242.html
>> >>Back Door Santa / Lefties Soul Connection<<
out season greetings with their take on Clarence Carter's hammond funk classic "Backdoor Santa" (no sniggering please).
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/featured/12243.html
>> >>Runnin' - Slope<<
Two great atmospheric groovers with the trademark Slope sound. Watch out for their mix album early in 2007.
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/featured/12249.html
>> >>Celebrity - Max Sedgley<<
'Celebrity' is full of fat, booty-rocking synth bass and slick breakbeats. The sheen of the vocoder line 'We might as well all be a celebrity' hints a playful dig at a self-imploding pop culture.
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/featured/12250.html
>> >>Utopia Parkway EP - Patrcik Pulsinger feat G-Rizo & Snaxy<<
Austrian legend Patrick Pulsinger has already released a sheer endless list of records on labels such as Cheap, Disko B, R&S. He's back for more on the ever reliable Compost Black Label.
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/featured/12247.html
>> >>Ultrafunk Series - Volume 2 - Telemark<<
2nd release of Perfect Toy’s brand new Ultrafunk series comes from Vienna’s TELEMARK, the track is a broken tek-funk monster with an ultra-throbbing bassline.
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/featured/12246.html
>> >>The Swedish Remixes - Koop<<
First remix EP with club versions of tracks from the beautiful "Koop Islands" album. Three unique reworks done by some of Sweden’s finest producers in club sound..
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/featured/12245.html
>> >>Funky Bastard - Wolf Myer Orchestra & Parov St<<
Funky Bastard is the first release resulting from a collaboration between the two Etage Noir masterminds Parov Stelar and Wolf Myer. Cool school funk.
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/featured/12216.html
>> >>Like A Star / Feel It - Anthony Johnson<<
Alister Johnsons debut single features the vocals of Vancouver based Alonzo as well as local artists Chris Rouse & Leonie Griffiths. 3 versions, all of them unique and outstanding - take your pick.
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/featured/12217.html
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