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5-Nov-2004 |
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New At Tunes: Aqua Dung |
Greetings,
"Avril Lavigne's 2002 debut album, 'Let Go', gave young women a
defiant voice and set it to music they could rock out to."
S'what her website says anyway, and the 14 million people who
bought into this defiance appeared to concur, sending sales
through the ceiling. So what now for this raging, angst-addled
representative of the beaten generation? How about the theme
song to Paramount's latest kids cartoon movie 'SpongeBob
SquarePants', the story of a talking sponge who hangs out in
an underwater McDonalds and drives a hamburger (with wheels made
from gherkins).
"I made the song a little more edgy," says Lavigne, in
reference to her fresh interpretation of the plinky nursery
rhyme that accompanies the TV series. "It's kind of like a
rock version of the original. There are a lot of loud guitars,
and we picked the tempo up a little and sang it with more
attitude." Here's a sample lyric to get you in the mood. Brace
yourselves now: "Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? /
SpongeBob SquarePants / Absorbent and yellow and porous is
he / SpongeBob SquarePants..." Grrrrr!
##ALBUM OF THE WEEK##
>>TheLastTimeIDoThisForNothing - Various<<
Excellent three CD collection from Deadly Avenger's Illicit
Recordings label, comprising specially re-recorded versions,
exclusive demos, the Battlecreek EP series and tracks from the
many and varied artists who have been involved with the label
over the years.
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/featured/9310.html
##ALBUMS##
>>Jazzy Jeff In The House - Various<<
Renowned for his hip hop legacy, Jazzy Jeff takes his supreme
chopping and cutting skills and applies them to the founding
records of house music, creating a full-spectrum house journey
from classics to today’s best.
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/featured/9300.html
>>Back Home - Alex Attias presents Mustang<<
Dark, soulful cinematic sounds from Swiss producer Alex Attias,
drawing on broken beat, future jazz and electro-soul and
featuring an impressive list of guest vocalists turning in
some unexpected performances.
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/featured/9303.html
>>Sister Bossa Vol. 5 - Various<<
More top notch bossa-inflected grooves from Irma on the the
fifth volume in this series of Brazilica, jazzy soul, house and
Latin tunes, sourced from artists across the globe
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/featured/9301.html
>>Make New Friends - Flevans <<
Flevans effortlessly blends his classical musical training
with an ear for a catchy tune on this fresh selection of meaty
beats, drawing on vinyl-only releases from his recent EPs on
Tru Thoughts.
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/featured/9302.html
>>Soundbites: A Cookshop Compilation - Various<<
Cookshop's first full length excursion is a diverse little
bleeder, airing exclusive jazzed-out cinematic outings,
dancefloor beats and atmospherics and sample-delic downtempo
grooves from the label's finest artists.
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/featured/9304.html
>>Aperitivo - Munk<<
Munich duo Mathias Modica and Jonas Imbery enlist a roster that
includes DFA / LCD Soundsytem's James Murphy, Flesh Records'
Midnight Mike and Princess Superstar to do their respective
things on this excellent set of electro-disco-punk-funk tunes.
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/featured/9305.html
>>Humboldt Beginnings - The Pharcyde<<
Stripped down to Imani and Romye AKA Brown, The Pharcyde return
after a four year break with a renewed energy, embracing the
developments in hip hop and comfortably rising to the challenge
with yet more superior beats and rhymes.
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/featured/9306.html
>>One Step Ahead 3 - Various<<
Compiled by Alex Dallas and mixed by Domenico Ferrari, the
latest in this series compiles some of the most inspiring
artists of the new soul movement and includes three exclusive
tracks and two yet-to-be-released songs.
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/featured/9307.html
>>Get It Together - Dynamo Productions / Various<<
Killer collection of remixes and rarities from Scott Hendy and
Andy Smith, with Dynamo Productions originals treated by some
of the most creative producers in the game, plus a handful of
unreleased DP tracks.
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/featured/9308.html
>>Shapes: Yellow - Various<<
Tru Thoughts and it's hip hop offshoot Zebra Traffic join forces
to bring you some exclusive musical treats, available for the
first time on CD and including six previously unreleased nuggets.
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/featured/9311.html
>>Space Rapture - Potter & Tillman<<
Spacey jazz-funk-bossa fusion from the label that brought you
the exquisite Perry Hemus 'Rhodesmode' album, featuring David
Tillman and Andrew Potter's ensemble of musicians on an album
originally released on Poet Records in 1982.
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/featured/9309.html
All these and loads more albums at:
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/recent_additions/
##SINGLE OF THE WEEK##
>>Jackson Torpedo - Unknown<<
Four ace tracks of naughty business, mashing up Michael Jackson,
Jamiroquai, Eric B & Rakim and The Beastie Boys among others.
Unlike a lot of mash booties though, this is well produced and
clever too.
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/featured/9318.html
##SINGLES##
>>Back Again / Jungle Mystery - MCM vs Si Spex / Harmonic 33<<
Si Spex chops Milton Wright's classic 'Keep It Up' while MCM
drops a weighty rap over the top. Flip for three fresh Ninja
stylings from Jedi Knights / Trouble Man bloke Mark Pritchard.
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/featured/9314.html
>>Pheromone - Flowriders<<
Taken from Flowriders' forthcoming debut album, this smooth and
saucy broken beat gem features some killer bass playing and
vocals by Jasmin Tusjada.
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/featured/9315.html
>>All Alone (Pts. 1 & 2) - Hal<<
Classy 12" from the vaults of ILI records, featuring DJ/prodution
pair George Aretakis (Supertanker / Death Weapon 980) and Ed
Dimmock's throbbing warp-house original and a bubbly dub from
Groove Armada's Andy Cato on the flip.
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/featured/9316.html
>>Waiting (Domu Remixes) - Break Reform<<
The irrepressible Domu takes Break Reform's moody, beat-free
ballad and breathes dancefloor life into it with some gorgeous
intricate beat programming and some space jazz subtleties.
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/featured/9319.html
>>The Freak - Dogtown Clash feat. MC Surreal<<
The first 12" on this new label is produced by Dub Pistols man
Barry Ashworth for his Dogtown Clash breakbeat-dub project. A
classy swaggering groove with a wicked bass line and great
atmospheric verbals from MC Surreal.
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/featured/9320.html
>>The Power Detectives - Snuff<<
The fourth release from dirty breaks denizens Deepcut Recordings
is South London production trio Snuff's debut. Tough, choppy
breaks and a rubbery bassline to match, plus some dangerous
acid rock guitar riffage.
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/featured/9317.html
>>Zder Szenie Mysli - Big Alex Band<<
Serious tight groove jazz-funk business from the BAB, loaded
with infectious percussion, flowing bass lines, funky horns,
choppy guitars and some delicious piano work. Flip for a tasty
discofied funk rock chugger.
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/featured/9321.html
>>Genius At Work - Original Big Apple Production Vol. III<<
Reissue of the 1987 disco-funk cut-up classic created by Danish
ex-pat DJ Duke, and combining live mixing and cutting with tape
editing to produce a classic eight minute b-boy jam that merges
‘The Mexican’, ‘Funky President’, ‘The Champ’ and ‘It’s Just
Begun’ among others.
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/featured/9322.html
>>Mambossa 72 - Combo Moderna<<
The first official release from Dutch producer Nicola Conte
contemporary Combo Moderna brings together Latin, jazz, breaks
and bossa,plus a sharp remix from S-tone Inc thrown in.
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/featured/9324.html
>>As The Record Revolves - Infinite Potential<<
Downtempo melodic hip hop six tracker from new Catskills
collective Infinite Potential, striking the perfect balance
between sparse beats, samples, instrumental parts and raps.
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/featured/9325.html
>>Are You Talking To Me??? - Torpedo Boyz<<
DJ/producer duo Kentastic and Rollin Hand invite MC Mäcky to
drop an obscure Travis Bickle-inspired tale on this smart
12". Fort Knox Five deliver a funky rendition, while Japan's
ODD provide a riotous Asian techno version.
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/featured/9326.html
All these and loads more singles at:
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/recent_singles/
##SAUCY SEVEN INCHERS##
>>Laughter Ever After - Andy Lewis feat. Bettye Lafayette<<
A pair of deliciously quirky sleaze funk productions from
North Londoner Andy Lewis, sampling Bettye Lafayette's 'Good
Luck' for the title track.
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/featured/9327.html
>>Un Limon En La Cabeza - Gecko Turner<<
Will Quantic adds a bit of off-kilter funk to this infectious
Brazilian groover from Spanish producer Gecko Turner.
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/featured/9328.html
>>Heart Machine - Jung Collective<<
The fourth release on Alan 'Jung Collective' Gubby's Nanny Tango
imprint is a brooding, acid disco stomp with twisted vocals,
Afro-Latin percussion and dramatic string swirls.
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/featured/9329.html
##Brazilectro series, Volumes 1-6##
A choice collection of premium Latin and Latin-influenced music
that covers the full spectrum, from jazz and Bossa Nova to funk
and house grooves. Atmospheric, soul-soaked and hard-wired to
your hips.
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/labels/audiopharm.html
##BACK IN STOCK##
Trevor Loveys - Gotta Lotta Livin' (12)
http://www.tunes.co.uk/tunes/featured/9156.html
##NEW WISH LIST FEATURE##
If you add an item to your wish list that's currently out of
stock, you will get automatic e-mail notification when said item
comes back in. Sounds simple, but it's actually quite clever.
Find wish list in the 'My Tunes' drop-down menu on the homepage.
##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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