[Smallfish-releases-html] Smallfish Mailout 11/07/05
justusfish
justusfish@smallfish.co.uk
Mon, 11 Jul 2005 14:20:16 +0100
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Smallfish Mailout 11/07/05
Hi there. I'm going to keep it brief again this week and just mention a =
couple of things.
First off I'd like to say thanks to the people who contacted us to see =
if we were all OK after last Thursday's events. Your support and =
thoughts are greatly appreciated.
And I can't do this mailout without saying that we here at Smallfish =
would like to extend our sympathies to anyone invloved or affected.
I don't think I need to say more so I shall now move on.
New 12k releases - Due in this week
Two exciting new releases are due in this week from those lovely people =
at 12k in New York. First is the brand new 12k CD from Frank =
Bretschneider + Steinbruchel, 'Status' [12k1033]. As is becoming a trend =
with 12k, this collaborative work is made up of pieces of music which =
were initially composed seperately by each artist then sent to the other =
and reworked. Beginning back in 2003, this has been 2 years in the =
making... and it shows. The second release is 'Live in Japan 2004' =
[12k2001] by label owner Taylor Deupree + Christopher Willitts. Released =
in extremely limited quantites and mainly only available on their recent =
tour of Japan, we are only getting 10 copies of this so if you want one =
you'd best check the website regularly this week and snap it up as =
quickly as possible!
Smallfish found the 'Caps Lock' button on the keyboard
After 5 and a half years of writing everything in capital letters in our =
descriptions on the website and in the shop, we finally came across this =
button on the computer keyboard at the weekend. The button was called =
'Caps Lock' and we discovered that if you press it you can write =
completely normally. Fantastic! So, this leaves us with a slightly messy =
looking website for a couple of weeks while the new format takes effect, =
but we think you're going to prefer looking at it from now on as it =
doesn't look like we're SHOUTING EVERYTHING AT YOU! Let us know what you =
think though as we're interested in feedback.
Big Chill tickets - Sold out
Yes, we've sold out of Big Chill tickets and apparently so has =
everywhere else. Sorry about that.
AFX - Analord 10 Picture Disc - In stock
It's a very good looking picture disc as well, featuring as it does, the =
original Aphex logo (as designed by Prototype 21, if I remember =
correctly) in black & white on one side and white & balck on the other. =
Top tunes as too! You'd be advised to get in quick as I'm not convinced =
that they're going to repress this one.
EU - Nu)+(No - Sold out
We sold out of the latest Cactus Island 3" CD very, very, very quickly. =
For everyone's information, when we get the next batch of releases we =
will be restricting them to one copy per person because we think that's =
fair, particularly as we ony get 20 copies to sell in the shop.=20
So, that's kind of it I reckon.
We'd like to wish you all a peaceful week.
Take care.
The Fish.
Smallfish Records | 329 Old Street | London | EC1V 9LE | +44 [0] 20 7739 =
2252 | www.smallfish.co.uk
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<DIV><FONT face=3DTahoma size=3D2><STRONG><U>Smallfish Mailout=20
11/07/05</U></STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><U><FONT face=3DTahoma =
size=3D2></FONT></U></STRONG> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DTahoma size=3D2>Hi there. I'm going to keep it brief=20
again this week and just mention a couple of things.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DTahoma size=3D2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DTahoma size=3D2>First off I'd like to say thanks to =
the people who=20
contacted us to see if we were all OK after last Thursday's events. Your =
support=20
and thoughts are greatly appreciated.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DTahoma size=3D2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DTahoma size=3D2>And I can't do this =
mailout without saying=20
that we here at Smallfish would like to extend our sympathies to =
anyone=20
invloved or affected.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DTahoma size=3D2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DTahoma size=3D2>I don't think I need to say more so I =
shall now=20
move on.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DTahoma size=3D2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DTahoma size=3D2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><U><FONT face=3DTahoma size=3D2>New 12k releases - Due in =
this=20
week</FONT></U></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><U><FONT face=3DTahoma =
size=3D2></FONT></U></STRONG> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DTahoma size=3D2>Two exciting new releases are due =
in this=20
week from those lovely people at 12k in New York. First is the brand new =
12k CD=20
from Frank Bretschneider + Steinbruchel, 'Status' [12k1033]. As is =
becoming a=20
trend with 12k, this collaborative work is made up of pieces of music =
which were=20
initially composed seperately by each artist then sent to the other and=20
reworked. Beginning back in 2003, this has been 2 years in the making... =
and it=20
shows. The second release is 'Live in Japan 2004' [12k2001] by label =
owner=20
Taylor Deupree + Christopher Willitts. Released in extremely limited =
quantites=20
and mainly only available on their recent tour of Japan, we are only =
getting 10=20
copies of this so if you want one you'd best check the website regularly =
this=20
week and snap it up as quickly as possible!</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DTahoma size=3D2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DTahoma size=3D2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DTahoma size=3D2><STRONG><U>Smallfish found the 'Caps =
Lock' button=20
on the keyboard</U></STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><U><FONT face=3DTahoma =
size=3D2></FONT></U></STRONG> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DTahoma size=3D2>After 5 and a half years of writing =
everything in=20
capital letters in our descriptions on the website and in the shop, we =
finally=20
came across this button on the computer keyboard at the weekend. The =
button was=20
called 'Caps Lock' and we discovered that if you press it you can write=20
completely normally. Fantastic! So, this leaves us with a slightly =
messy=20
looking website for a couple of weeks while the new format takes effect, =
but we=20
think you're going to prefer looking at it from now on as it doesn't =
look like=20
we're SHOUTING EVERYTHING AT YOU! Let us know what you think though as =
we're=20
interested in feedback.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DTahoma size=3D2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DTahoma size=3D2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><U><FONT face=3DTahoma size=3D2>Big Chill tickets - Sold=20
out</FONT></U></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><U><FONT face=3DTahoma =
size=3D2></FONT></U></STRONG> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DTahoma size=3D2>Yes, we've sold out of Big Chill =
tickets and=20
apparently so has everywhere else. Sorry about that.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DTahoma size=3D2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DTahoma size=3D2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DTahoma size=3D2><STRONG><U>AFX - Analord 10 Picture =
Disc - In=20
stock</U></STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><U><FONT face=3DTahoma =
size=3D2></FONT></U></STRONG> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DTahoma size=3D2>It's a very good looking picture disc =
as well,=20
featuring as it does, the original Aphex logo (as designed by Prototype =
21, if I=20
remember correctly) in black & white on one side and white & =
balck on=20
the other. Top tunes as too! You'd be advised to get in quick as I'm not =
convinced that they're going to repress this one.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DTahoma size=3D2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DTahoma size=3D2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><U><FONT face=3DTahoma size=3D2>EU - Nu)+(No - Sold=20
out</FONT></U></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><U><FONT face=3DTahoma =
size=3D2></FONT></U></STRONG> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DTahoma size=3D2>We sold out of the latest Cactus =
Island 3" CD=20
very, very, very quickly. For everyone's information, when we get the =
next batch=20
of releases we will be restricting them to one copy per =
person because we=20
think that's fair, particularly as we ony get 20 copies to sell in the=20
shop. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DTahoma size=3D2>So, that's kind of it I =
reckon.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DTahoma size=3D2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DTahoma size=3D2>We'd like to wish you all a =
peaceful=20
week.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DTahoma size=3D2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DTahoma size=3D2>Take care.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DTahoma size=3D2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DTahoma size=3D2>The Fish.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DTahoma size=3D2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DTahoma><FONT size=3D1>Smallfish Records | 329 Old =
Street | London=20
| EC1V 9LE | +44 [0] 20 7739 2252 | </FONT><A=20
href=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk"><FONT=20
size=3D1>www.smallfish.co.uk</FONT></A></FONT></DIV>
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<H1><A HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk">Smallfish Weekly Releases</A> =
(11/07/2005)</H2>
<H2><A NAME=3D"navigation">Categories</A></H1>
<UL>
<LI><A HREF=3D"#TrueTrue0">Electronica (New Releases, Vinyl)</A>
x 4
<LI><A HREF=3D"#FalseTrue0">Electronica (Restocks, Vinyl)</A>
x 1
<LI><A HREF=3D"#TrueTrue1">Techno / Electro (New Releases, Vinyl)</A>
x 13
<LI><A HREF=3D"#FalseTrue1">Techno / Electro (Restocks, Vinyl)</A>
x 6
<LI><A HREF=3D"#TrueTrue2">US Techno / Electro (New Releases, Vinyl)</A>
x 1
<LI><A HREF=3D"#TrueTrue3">House (New Releases, Vinyl)</A>
x 6
<LI><A HREF=3D"#FalseTrue3">House (Restocks, Vinyl)</A>
x 3
<LI><A HREF=3D"#TrueTrue4">Hip Hop (New Releases, Vinyl)</A>
x 9
<LI><A HREF=3D"#FalseTrue4">Hip Hop (Restocks, Vinyl)</A>
x 1
<LI><A HREF=3D"#TrueTrue5">Eclectic Beats (New Releases, Vinyl)</A>
x 2
<LI><A HREF=3D"#TrueTrue6">Guitar Based (New Releases, Vinyl)</A>
x 15
<LI><A HREF=3D"#TrueTrue7">Funk / Jazz / Soul (New Releases, Vinyl)</A>
x 8
<LI><A HREF=3D"#TrueTrue8">Reggae / Dub (New Releases, Vinyl)</A>
x 1
<LI><A HREF=3D"#TrueFalse0">Electronica (New Releases, CD)</A>
x 32
<LI><A HREF=3D"#FalseFalse0">Electronica (Restocks, CD)</A>
x 7
<LI><A HREF=3D"#TrueFalse1">Techno / Electro (New Releases, CD)</A>
x 6
<LI><A HREF=3D"#FalseFalse1">Techno / Electro (Restocks, CD)</A>
x 1
<LI><A HREF=3D"#TrueFalse2">US Techno / Electro (New Releases, CD)</A>
x 1
<LI><A HREF=3D"#TrueFalse3">House (New Releases, CD)</A>
x 2
<LI><A HREF=3D"#TrueFalse4">Hip Hop (New Releases, CD)</A>
x 5
<LI><A HREF=3D"#TrueFalse5">Eclectic Beats (New Releases, CD)</A>
x 6
<LI><A HREF=3D"#TrueFalse6">Guitar Based (New Releases, CD)</A>
x 14
<LI><A HREF=3D"#FalseFalse6">Guitar Based (Restocks, CD)</A>
x 2
<LI><A HREF=3D"#TrueFalse7">Funk / Jazz / Soul (New Releases, CD)</A>
x 2
<LI><A HREF=3D"#FalseFalse7">Funk / Jazz / Soul (Restocks, CD)</A>
x 2
<LI><A HREF=3D"#TrueFalse8">Reggae / Dub (New Releases, CD)</A>
x 1
<LI><A HREF=3D"#TrueFalse11">Experimental (New Releases, CD)</A>
x 2
</UL>
<h2><A NAME=3D"TrueTrue0">Electronica (New Releases, Vinyl)</A> (<A =
HREF=3D"#navigation">top</A>)</h2>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38180">AFX</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38180">ANALORD =
10</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38180">REPHLEX</A>=
- 12" (ANALORD10)
<BLOCKQUOTE> OK, WELL, I DON'T KNOW ABOUT YOU BUT MY SOURCES INFORMED =
ME THAT
ANALORD 12 WAS GONNA BE A PICTURE DISC VERSION OF ANALORD 10,
BUT HERE IS THE PICTURE DISC, CLEARLY STAMPED UP AS ANALORD 10.
SO WHAT'S ANALORD 12 GONNA BE? THE MYSTERY DEEPENS! MUSICALLY,
THIS IS ARGUABLY THE MOST STRAIGHT-UP, TRADITIONALLY APHEX-SOUNDING
RECORD IN THE SERIES SO FAR, BOTH TRACKS SOUNDING LIKE COULD STEM
FROM THE "COME TO DADDY" EP (OR AROUND THAT ERA, THINK "FUNNY
LITTLE MAN"). A LITTLE MORE EXPENSIVE THAN THE OTHERS, BUT WHO
GIVES A MONKEYS, THIS IS ONE WE'VE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR, AND I
HAVE TO SAY IT LOOKS AND SOUNDS TREMENDOUS (AND IT IS, I'M MORE
RELIABLY INFORMED THIS TIME, EXACTLY THE SAME TRACKLISTING / =
VERSIONS
AS THE ORIGINAL ANALORD 10 WHICH CAME WITH THE BINDER). GET IN
THERE AT ONCE. RELEASED MONDAY 11TH JULY ALTHOUGH WE CAN SEND
IT MAILORDER TO ARRIVE ON MONDAY.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38155">FOURTET</A=
>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38155">SUN =
DRUMS AND SOIL</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38155">DOMINO</A>
- 12" (RUG204T)
<BLOCKQUOTE> THE MAIN POINT OF INTEREST HERE IS THE SA-RA REMIX OF =
"SUN DRUMS
AND SOIL", WHICH TAKES PRIDE OF PLACE AS THE LEAD TRACK; AS SMOOTH,
SOULFUL AND SUMMERY AS YOU'D EXPECT. NICE. THE ORIGINAL'S OBVIOUSLY
ON HERE, TOO BUT WHAT WITH THAT HAVING BEEN ON THE B-SIDE OF "SMILE
AROUND THE FACE", AS WELL AS THE ALBUM YOU'D BE BEST ADVISED TO
HEAD FOR MR. HEBDEN'S OWN "SUN DRUMS AND GAMELAN" REVAMP... I
DON'T KNOW ABOUT SA-RA, THIS MIX SOUNDS MORE LIKE SUN RA (AND
THAT'S OBVIOUSLY A COMPLIMENT). RELEASED MONDAY 11TH JULY ALTHOUGH
WE CAN SEND IT MAILORDER TO ARRIVE ON MONDAY.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38161">PREFUSE =
73</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38161">READS =
THE BOOKS</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38161">WARP</A>
- LP (WAP189)
<BLOCKQUOTE> A RADICAL SET OF REINTERPRETATIONS OF TRACKS FROM THE =
LAST BOOKS
ALBUM, GIVEN THAT ALL-ENCOMPASSING PREFUSE TREATMENT. INTERESTINGLY,
THOUGH, THIS COLLABORATION ISN'T TOO DISSIMILAR TO WHAT ONE MIGHT
IMAGINE THAT BETWEEN MATTHEW HERBERT AND FOURTET TO SOUND LIKE...
CLICKY, GLITCHY SAMPLES, CUT-UP LOOPS, ACOUSTIC GUITARS AND FAT-ARSE
DRUMS ABOUND. NICE TO HEAR AN (ALMOST) ALL-INSTRUMENTAL PREFUSE
PROJECT AGAIN, TOO. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. RELEASED MONDAY 11TH JULY
ALTHOUGH WE CAN SEND IT MAILORDER TO ARRIVE ON MONDAY.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38190">S.E.V.A.</=
A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38190">S.E.V.A.<=
/A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38190">MUSH</A>
- LP (MH-236)
<BLOCKQUOTE> I'VE DECIDED THAT THIS IS ELECTRONIC ON THE BASIS THAT =
THERE ARE
NO CREDITS FOR ANYONE PLAYING ANYTHING. ACTUALLY IT IS VERY =
ACOUSTIC
AND ORGANIC, BUT THERE ARE ALSO PLENTY OF ELECTRONICS AND SAMPLES
- THIS SEEMS TO BE A PROJECT FROM MUMBLES AND GONE BEYOND. =
MUSICALLY
IT IS A VERY ENJOYABLE JOURNEY THROUGH ATMOSPHERIC TRACKS. EASTERN
BEATS AND MELODIES COMBINE WITH SPOKEN WORD. IT FEELS A BIT LIKE
A TIED AND TICKLED TRIO JAM HAS GOT STONED WITH MUSLIMGAUSE.=20
RECOMMENDED. </BLOCKQUOTE>
<h2><A NAME=3D"FalseTrue0">Electronica (Restocks, Vinyl)</A> (<A =
HREF=3D"#navigation">top</A>)</h2>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D37349">MONOCEROS<=
/A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D37349">BELLS / =
LIMBUS</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D37349">EXPANDING</=
A>
- 7" (EVS8:04)
<BLOCKQUOTE> PENULTIMATE RELEASE IN THE SECOND 7" SERIES FROM =
EXPANDING COMES
FROM MONOCEROS... AND IT'S FABULOUS! GREEN VINYL, TWO TRACKS,
PURE ELECTRONICA BLISS WITH LOADS OF MELODY AND GROOVING BEATS.
DELICATELY PUT TOGETHER AND LOVINGLY CRAFTED, THIS IS RIGHT UP
MY STREET AND WILL NO DOUBT BE RIGHT UP YOURS AS WELL.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<h2><A NAME=3D"TrueTrue1">Techno / Electro (New Releases, Vinyl)</A> (<A =
HREF=3D"#navigation">top</A>)</h2>
<A HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38170">ALEX =
SMOKE / JAY HAZE</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38170">OK</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38170">SOMA</A>
- 12" (SOMA174)
<BLOCKQUOTE> ANOTHER SOLID ROMPING, SHUFFLING TECHNO TRACK HERE FROM =
CURRENTLY
HOT PROPERTY THAT IS ALEX SMOKE. I HAVE TO SAY, THOUGH, THE JAY
HAZE REMIX OF SIDE TWO IS THE REAL HIGHLIGHT, BEING A SUPREME
SLICE OF CONTEMPORARY LEFTFIELD MINIMAL TECHNO THAT'S STILL HIGHLY
DANCEABLE AND MELODIC. RELEASED MONDAY 11TH JULY ALTHOUGH WE CAN
SEND IT MAILORDER TO ARRIVE ON MONDAY.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38207">ARTIFICIAL=
LATVAMAKI</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38207">TRAPEZ =
LIMITED 34</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38207">TRAPEZ</A>
- 12" (TRAPEZLTD34)
<BLOCKQUOTE> ANOTHER USEFUL ADDITION TO THE TRAPEZ LIMITED CATALOGUE, =
THIS
TIME FROM ARTIFICIAL LATVAMAKI. QUITE BOUNCY AND ACCESSIBLE TECHNO
SOUNDS THROUGHOUT WITH A NICELY TECHNICAL FEEL AND MORE THAN ENOUGH
BITS TO MAKE PEOPLE DANCE IN A CLUB SITUATION. THE FLIP HAS THE
BEST TRACK FOR ME, 'FROTEE', WHICH KICKS OFF ON AN ELECTRO VIBE
AND GETS INTO THE PHAT, CRISPLY PRODUCED 4/4 HALFWAY THROUGH.
QUALITY STUFF.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38197">BEN =
NEVILE</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38197">JOSEKI</A=
>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38197">TELEGRAPH</=
A>
- 2xLP (TEL018LP)
<BLOCKQUOTE> FULL LENGTH ALBUM BY MR NEVILE SHOWS THE BREADTH OF HIS =
SOUND.
SOME STRAIGHT UP CLUB TECHNO TRACKS FOR THE DANCEFLOOR SIT =
ALONGSIDE
MORE CHOPPED UP AND STRIPPED BACK CLUB TRACKS, THAT IN TURN SIT
NEXT TO TRACKS THAT FEEL VERY ABSTRACT, WITH HEAVY, ALMOST PLODDING
KICK DRUMS, THAT WILL ONLY WORK ON THE MOST OPEN-MINDED OF DISCOS!
NICE... </BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38244">BRIAN =
KAGE</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38244">PASSAGE =
EP</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38244">LUMINA</A>
- 12" (LUMINA008)
<BLOCKQUOTE> Lumina continues to impress me with its single-minded =
and uncomprimising
homage to Detroit techno. Another release from Brian Kage and
another prime example of how to do melodic, dancefloor orientated
techno sounds without being a) cheesey and, b) minimal to the
point of there being nothing left in the tune. Deep, lush pads
and rolling beats are the order of the day and if you're a fan
of people such as Taho, Shawn Rudiman or Arne Weinberg, be sure
to check this excellent 4 track EP out immediately. Superb =
stuff.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38216">CHEMICAL =
BROTHERS, THE</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38216">THE =
BOXER (DFA REMIX)</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38216">VIRGIN</A>
- 12" (CHEMST23)
<BLOCKQUOTE> ANOTHER BIG OLD SINGLE FROM THE CHEMICAL BROTHERS HERE. =
FLIP STRAIGHT
TO THE DFA MIX FOR A SLAB OF PUNK / FUNK / ELECTRO / DISCO / TECHNO
/ HOUSE FUN AND GAMES. CHECK.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38217">CLOR</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38217">OUTLINES<=
/A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38217">REGAL</A>
- 7" (REG121)
<BLOCKQUOTE> WHILST I'VE NEVER BEEN A BIG LOVER OF THE WHOLE ELECTRO =
/ PUNK
/ FUNK THING, I MUST ADMIT THAT THERE'S SOMETHING ABOUT CLOR THAT
KIND OF DOES IT FOR ME. PACEY, GROOVY SOUNDS WITH MORE THAN THEIR
FAIR SHARE OF NOISY BITS... THEY GENUINELY HAVE THE ABILITY TO
ROCK IT. A LOVELY WHITE VINYL 7" AS WELL WITH A POSTER AND VERY
NICE ARTWORK. AT A QUID, YOU REALLY CAN'T GO WRONG!</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38209">COKI</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38209">OFFICER =
/ MOOD DUB</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38209">DIGITAL =
MYSTIKZ</A>
- 12" (DMZ:004)
<BLOCKQUOTE> ONE OF THE BEST SUBLOW / GRIME CUTS I'VE HEARD IN AGES =
WHICH PROVES
THAT THE MYSTIKS CREW ARE FAR ABOVE THE AVERAGE PRODUCERS. DEEP,
DUB HEAVY SOUNDS WITH ROLLING BEATS AND A DEEPLY UNDERGROUND FLAVA.
THIS ONE, AMAZINGLY, COMES RECOMMENDED. PROPS.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38166">CRISTIAN =
VOGEL</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38166">STATION =
55</A>
- <A HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38166">NOVA =
MUTE</A>
- 2xLP (NOMU149LP)
<BLOCKQUOTE> CHRISTIAN VOGEL'S THROWING PRETTY MUCH EVERYTHING AT THE =
WALL
HERE, AND TO BE FAIR, SOME OF IT STICKS AND SOME OF IT DOESN'T.
THE MORE ELECTRONIC / TECHNO BASED TRACKS WORK QUITE WELL, BUT
THERE ARE OCCASIONAL FORAYS INTO ELECTRO AND GIGOLO TERRITORY
(FOR EXAMPLE, THAT COLLABORATION WITH KEVIN BLECHDOM) WHICH FALL
A BIT FLAT FOR ME PERSONALLY BUT THERE ARE DEFINITELY SOME =
DANCEFLOOR
TRACKS ON HERE THAT'LL GO DOWN A STORM. RELEASED MONDAY 11TH JULY
ALTHOUGH WE CAN SEND IT MAILORDER TO ARRIVE ON MONDAY.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38165">FISCHERSPO=
ONER</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38165">JUST LET =
GO (REMIXES)</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38165">GIGOLO</A>
- 12" (GIGOLO161)
<BLOCKQUOTE> NO SURPRISES HERE, JUST WALL-TO-WALL ELECTROCL*SH FROM =
DA SPOONS
REMIXED BY M.A.N.D.Y. AND TOMMIE SUNSHINE (WHOEVER HE MIGHT BE).
RELEASED MONDAY 11TH JULY ALTHOUGH WE CAN SEND IT MAILORDER TO
ARRIVE ON MONDAY.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38193">I:CUBE</A>=
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38193">CHICAGO =
SUR SEINE</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38193">VERSATILE</=
A>
- 12" (VR044)
<BLOCKQUOTE> D'YOU GET IT - IT'S CHICAGO, BUT THE FRENCH VERSION ON =
THE SEINE...
WELL, ACTUALLY, DETROIT SUR SEINE MIGHT HAVE BEEN A BIT MORE =
FITTING,
GIVEN THAT WE'RE VERY MUCH IN TECHNO TERRITORY. THE TITLE TRACK
SOUNDS LIKE A BLAST FROM THE PAST; A GOOD ACID THING GOING ON
AND SOME EXTRA SNTHY SNYTHS. THE CHICAGO THING GETS GOING ON
THE FLIP - MUCH MORE PITCHED DOWN AND STRIPPED BACK AND HOUSEY
WITH AN OLD SCHOOL FEEL. </BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38038">JACEN =
SOLO</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38038">VIRGO</A>=
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38038">A.I.</A>
- 2xLP (AI011LP)
<BLOCKQUOTE> THIS IS BEING LISTED ON THE WEBSITE FOR A SECOND WEEK, =
SIMPLY
BECAUSE IT IS AWESOME AND WE DON'T WANT ANYONE TO MISS OUT. IT'S
MY FAVOURITE RELEASE ON AI SINCE THE CLARO ALBUM, WHICH KINDA
FOLLOWS AS THIS IS DEEP, EXCEPTIONALLY WELL-PRODUCED DETROIT-STYLE
ELECTRO THAT'S MUSICAL, FULL OF WARMTH AND LIGHT YEARS AHEAD OF
MOST OF THE COMPETITION. WITH NODS TO MID '90'S ARTIFICIAL =
INTELLIGENCE
(CURIOUSLY!) STYLE ELECTRONICS,THE DEEPEST DETROIT TECHNO AND
EVEN THE CHORD-Y, SOULFUL STYLE OF PEOPLE LIKE MIKE GRANT AND
RICK WADE, THIS HAS BEEN PUT TOGETHER WITH A STRONG EAR FOR MELODY
AND GROOVE. ELECTRO-ESQUE RHYTHMS RIDE UNDER THE TRACKS AND =
GENERALLY
THIS IS QUITE UNMISSABLE IF YOU ASK ME. HIGHLY, HIGHLY =
RECOMMENDED.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38198">SUNAJ =
ASSASSINS</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38198">COLD =
CALLIN EP</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38198">LOGISTICS</=
A>
- 12" (LOG44)
<BLOCKQUOTE> THE SUNAJ ASSASSINS ARE THE COLLECTIVE TALENTS OF MIKE =
SHANNON
AND JASON HUNSBERGER. SO ALTHOUGH THIS MIGHT LOOK LIKE A HIP
HOP RECORD, YOU'LL BE UNSUPRISED TO DISCOVER THAT IT IS IN FACT
A FOUR TRACK 12" OF GALLOPY, CHOPPED AND DUBBED UP TECHNO COMPLETE
WITH A VOCAL. </BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38210">WERK</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38210">GRIM =
DUBS VOL.4</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38210">WERK</A>
- 12" (WERK7/GRIM4)
<BLOCKQUOTE> FOURTH AND FINAL INSTALLMENT OF THIS SERIOUS SERIES FROM =
THE WERK
CREW. ONCE AGAIN THERE ARE NO NAMES INVOLVED BUT SUFFICE TO SAY
THIS COULD BE THE STRONGEST RELEASE SO FAR. THE A-SIDE IS A KILLER
SCRUNCHY HIP HOP GROOVE THAT SIMPLY WILL MASH YOUR HEAD. CRISPY
PERCUSSION AND SOME HEAVY BASS ENSURE A DEVASTATING EFFECT. THE
FLIP IS AN ELECTRO / GRIME HYBRID THAT MANAGES TO FUSE BOTH STYLES
INTO A WHOLE THAT IS CONSIDERABLY GREATER THAN THE SUM OF ITS
PARTS. I.E. IT'S A ROCKING SLAB OF BEATS AND BASS FOR YOUR BODY
TO GET DOWN TO. PHAT STUFF ALL ROUND.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<h2><A NAME=3D"FalseTrue1">Techno / Electro (Restocks, Vinyl)</A> (<A =
HREF=3D"#navigation">top</A>)</h2>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D36585">RICOCHET</=
A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D36585">WORK IT =
/ FOREVER MONO</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D36585">RZ</A>
- 12" (RZ13)
<BLOCKQUOTE> ANOTHER BLAST FROM THE PAST ON RZ. I DON'T KNOW WHETHER =
ITS MY
RECOLLECTION OF THIS MUSIC OR THE MUSIC ITSELF, BUT IT HAS THAT
LACK OF SELF-CONCIOUSNESS THAT MAKES IT BOTH REFRESHINGLY HONEST
AND KIND OF CLICHED AT THE SMAE TIME. SIMPLE, SILLY, FUNKY,
ACIDIC AND DEEPLY GROOVY TECHNO THAT WILL ROCK MOST DANCEFLOORS.
</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D37849">S-MAX</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D37849">MAKE =
SOMEBODY HAPPY EP</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D37849">TELEGRAPH</=
A>
- 12" (TEL020)
<BLOCKQUOTE> Anyone who loves Paradroid or Fym is going to absolutely =
go bananas
for this 4 track gem. Fresh, funky techno sounds with that tightly
edited feel and amazing sound design that only these guys (Boogizm
etc.) seem to be able to do. Don't miss out on this as it's truly
wicked!</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38099">SWAT-SQUAD=
</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38099">GECKO</A>=
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38099">TRAPEZ</A>
- 12" (TRAPEZ053)
<BLOCKQUOTE> THE MUCH TOUTED SWAT-SQUAD RELEASE THEIR LATEST EP ON =
TRAPEZ AND
IT'S A MINIMAL FEAST OF SLINKY, FUNKY, YET STRIPPED DOWN TO THE
MAX TECHNO GROOVES. I THOUGHT IT WASN'T GOING TO THAT GOOD AFTER
ALL THE HOO-HAA BUT I'M PLEASED TO SAY THAT IT ABSOLUTELY GROOVES.
TIP TOP ALL ROUND.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D35983">VARIOUS</A=
>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D35983">TOO =
SCHOOL FOR SCHOOL PART.1</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D35983">TELEGRAPH</=
A>
- 12" (TEL017)
<BLOCKQUOTE> Deep, minimal and funky techno sounds from this =
Logistics offshoot.
Freshly squeezed tracks with a bumpy, Akufen-esque feel to the
cut-up sounds, but with a more stripped-down feel that'll really
get them grooving. Milos, Pheek, Minimono and So Inagawa all =
feature.
Top gear from this reliably excellent label.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D36024">VOLSOC</A>=
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D36024">HERE =
COME VOLSOC</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D36024">WORLD =
ELECTRIC</A>
- 12" (WE019)
<BLOCKQUOTE> 4 tracks of pure, slamming electro fun with some killer =
sounds
and monumental basslines. Suffice to say that at 8.30am in the
morning it had several members of staff dancing about here at
Smallfish! Pure class and totally essential.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D30164">VOLSOC</A>=
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D30164">COMPUPHON=
IC MUTATIONS</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D30164">WORLD =
ELECTRIC</A>
- 12" (WE018)
<BLOCKQUOTE> 4 remixes of Volsoc, courtesy of Bolz Bolz, Bass =
Kittens, Silicon
Scally and Jeff Taylor. Top notch dancefloor electro with Stephen
Hawkins seemingly doing a bit of backing vocals on most tracks.
Fierce, pacey, bass-heavy... 4 quality mixes... =
Recommended.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<h2><A NAME=3D"TrueTrue2">US Techno / Electro (New Releases, Vinyl)</A> =
(<A HREF=3D"#navigation">top</A>)</h2>
<A HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38195">DAN =
CURTIN</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38195">GIVE / =
MY INTEREST IS VANILLA</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38195">METAMORPHIC=
</A>
- 12" (MET020)
<BLOCKQUOTE> AFTER A PROLONGED ABSENCE, DAN CURTIN FINALLY RETURNS ON =
HIS OWN
METAMORPHIC IMPRINT AND I'M THRILLED TO SAY THAT THIS IS A HUGE
RETURN TO FORM. BUMPING TECH RHYTHMS AND HOUSEY FLAVAS LOCK HORNS
WITH AN UNDENIABLY ODDBALL SELECTION OF CHORDS AND CLEVER EDITS.
KIND OF HAS THE CLASSIC DAN CURTIN 'THREE-TUNES-GOING-ON-AT-ONCE'
FEEL THAT I'VE ALWAYS LOVED. A STORMING RELEASE AND DEFINITELY
RECOMMENDED. CLASS.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<h2><A NAME=3D"TrueTrue3">House (New Releases, Vinyl)</A> (<A =
HREF=3D"#navigation">top</A>)</h2>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38130">CANDIDO</A=
>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38130">DANCING =
AND PRANCIN' / THOUSAND FINGER MAN</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38130">SALSOUL</A>=
- 12" (SALSA12004)
<BLOCKQUOTE> THE ONE! THE ONLY! THE UNIQUE! THE BEST EVER? IN MY BOOK =
"THE
THOUSAND FINGERMAN" IS QUITE SIMPLY THE GREATEST DISCO TUNE EVER
WRITTEN IN THE WORLD EVER, NO COMPROMISE, NO ALTERNATIVES, JUST
THE BEST. ENCHANTING, SOULFUL, ALWAYS FILLING THE FLOOR, SEXY
AS YOU LIKE...GOOD GOD, I COULD GO ON AND WRITE AN ESSAY ABOUT
EVERY BAR OF THIS TRACK....</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38132">FIRST =
CHOICE</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38132">LET NO =
MAN PUT US UNDER</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38132">SALSOUL</A>=
- 12" (SALSA12001)
<BLOCKQUOTE> ANOTHER OF FIRST CHOICE'S GREAT DISCO CLASSICS. SALSOUL =
RE-ISSUING
THEIR BACK CATALOGUE WITH GREAT LOVE FOR DETAIL, AN THAT MEANS,
THAT YOU GET THE ORIGINAL MIX, FRANKIE KNUCKLES STRONG REMIX,
AS WELL AS THE ACAPELLA...CAN'T REALLY ASK FOR MORE, CAN =
YOU...?!</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38131">GAZ =
/ METROPOLIS</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38131">SING =
SING / I LOVE NEW YORK</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38131">SALSOUL</A>=
- 12" (SALSA12028)
<BLOCKQUOTE> MORE CLASSIC DISCO SOUNDS FROM THE SALSOUL HEADZ. THIS =
ONE IS
THE MIGHTY "SING SING", WHOSE DRUM BREAK HALF-WAY THROUGH THE
TRACK HAS BEEN SAMPLED BY PRETTY MUCH EVERYONE AND THEIR NAN =
PRODUCING
HOUSE MUSIC OR HIP HOP. COOL TRACKS IN THEIR FULL-LENGTH =
VERSIONS.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38159">JOE =
LEWIS</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38159">THE =
RETURN OF</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38159">PEACEFROG</=
A>
- 2xLP (PFG059)
<BLOCKQUOTE> THE CLASSIEST BRAND OF CHICAGO HOUSE, AS LICENSED FROM =
TARGET
RECORDS. A RELEASE THAT SHOULD REALLY SEE JOE LEWIS GETTING THE
RESPECT HE DESERVES AT LAST. RELEASED MONDAY 11TH JULY ALTHOUGH
WE CAN SEND IT MAILORDER TO ARRIVE ON MONDAY.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38173">KONGAS / =
CHOCOLAT'S</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38173">ANTIKAN-O=
/ EL CARAVANERO</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38173">SALSOUL</A>=
- 12" (SALSA12037)
<BLOCKQUOTE> LIMITED EDITION PROMO SAMPLER TO THE COMPILATION "LATIN =
FUNK FLAVOURS",
IN WHICH SALSOUL CONTINUES TO EXPLORE THE DIFFERENT NICHES THEY
COVERED IN THEIR DISCO HEYDAYS. IN SHORT: 2 TRACK 12" WITH =
EXCELLENT
PERCUSSIVE WORKOUTS.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38133">VARIOUS</A=
>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38133">THE =
SALSOUL ACAPPELLAS - THE SISTAS</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38133">SALSOUL</A>=
- 2xLP (SALSALP013)
<BLOCKQUOTE> WELCOME DOUBLE-VINYL OF CLASSIC DISCO ACAPPELLAS, "THE =
SISTAS"!
29 TRACKS IN ALL, EVEN INCLUDING MANY BACKGROUND VOCALS. DEFINITELY
ONE FOR ALL YOU SAMPLE HEADZ OUT THERE.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<h2><A NAME=3D"FalseTrue3">House (Restocks, Vinyl)</A> (<A =
HREF=3D"#navigation">top</A>)</h2>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D33297">BOBBY =
ORLANDO</A>
- <A HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D33297">SO =
HOT FOR YOU</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D33297">MEGAHORN</A=
>
- 2xLP (UNKNOWN)
<BLOCKQUOTE> Legendary New York producer Bobby Orlando was =
responsible for
many a fine tune in the late '70's and early '80's. This double
album collects up productions from The Flirts, Divine, Waterfront
Home, Bobby O himself, Ron Griffith, Free Enterprise and The Pet
Shop Boys. Classic stuff indeed and well worth picking up if you're
into Moroder or Patrick Cowley. Incidentally, Chris Lowe from
The Pet Shop Boys claims that he would never have started making
music if he hadn't heard 'Passion' by The Flirts... Influential
stuff indeed.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D33225">GIORGIO =
MORODER</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D33225">THE =
CHASE / RELIGHT MY FIRE</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D33225">BALLROOM</A=
>
- 12" (BRH017)
<BLOCKQUOTE> TWO NEW DISCO EDIT 12"S FROM BALLROOM THIS WEEK. THE =
A-SIDE IS
DIMITRI IN PARIS'S REWORK OF GIORGIO MORODER'S FILM SOUNDTRACK
CLASSIC "THE CHASE" BACKED WITH A TEN-MINUTE SPECIAL EDIT OF =
"RELIGHT
MY FIRE", THANKFULLY SANS LULU.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D28432">RIPPLE / =
SILVETTI</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D28432">THE BEAT =
GOES ON / SPRING RAIN</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D28432">SALSOUL</A>=
- 12" (SALSA12009)
<BLOCKQUOTE> SALSOUL CONTINUE WITH REISSUING THEIR EXTENSIVE =
CATALOGUE OF CLASSIC
DISCO BISCUITS. TAKEN FROM THE ORIGINAL MASTERS AND SOUNDING AS
GOOD AS THEY ALWAYS WILL........</BLOCKQUOTE>
<h2><A NAME=3D"TrueTrue4">Hip Hop (New Releases, Vinyl)</A> (<A =
HREF=3D"#navigation">top</A>)</h2>
<A HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D2650">ANDY =
SMITH</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D2650">DOCUMENT</=
A>
- <A HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D2650">GO =
BEAT</A>
- 2xLP (555 669 1)
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38201">ELEKTRO =
4</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38201">KEYSTROKE=
ONE SELECTIONS</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38201">BULLY</A>
- 7" (FU016)
<BLOCKQUOTE> THIS IS LOVELY. THREE TRACKS OF SMOOTH, SULTRY AND =
SUMMERY HIP
HOP WITH EASY AND LOOSE BEATS AND NICE CHEERY SAMPLES. THE A SIDE
IS NICE AND LO-FI - SOUNDING LIKE IT WAS MADE IN SOMEONE'S BEDROOM,
THE FLIP IS KIND OF LOUNGEY. SLIGHTLY ECCENTRIC, VERY FUNKY AND
RATHER GOOD.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38214">FELT</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38214">DIRTY =
GIRL / EARLY MORNING TONY</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38214">RHYME =
SAYERS</A>
- 12" (RSE0063)
<BLOCKQUOTE> FELT IS THE TALENTS OF SLUG AND MURS. THIS IS A TRIBUTE =
TO LISA
BONET, SO WE CAN ASSUME THAT THE TITLE OF THE B SIDE IS A EUPHEMISM!
CLEAN, DIRTY AND INSTRUMENTAL OF EACH TRACK. DIRTY GIRL HAS
A LAZY (ALMOST WORKSHY), SLIGHTLY TRIPPED BEAT. THE EARLY MORNING
TONY IS ALOT TOUGHER, HARDER EVEN (SORRY!) WITH A VERY FUNKY BASS
LINE AND A ROCKY GUITAR THING GOING ON. </BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38127">IRENE =
CARA - GEORGIO MORODER</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38127">BREAKDANC=
E / THE DREAM</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38127">UNIDISC</A>=
- 12" (SPEC 1734)
<BLOCKQUOTE> A CLASSIC, THE CLASSIC. THE ORIGINAL EXTENDED MIX OF THE =
CLASSIC
'BREAKDANCE' BY IRENE CARR. WITH PRODUCTION FROM GEORGIO MORODER,
THIS 1983 HIP HOP ORIGINAL IS A MUST.................</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38171">JAY =
DEE</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38171">WELCOME =
2 DETROIT INSTRUMENTAL</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38171">BBE</A>
- 2xLP (BBEBGLPI001)
<BLOCKQUOTE> AT LAST, THE INSTRUMENTAL VERSION OF THIS MUCH-ADMIRED =
FIRST JAY
DEE AKA J DILLA LP GETS A PROPER ISSUE. SUPER TIGHT BEATS WITH
THAT FUTURISTIC FUNKY EDGE. RELEASED MONDAY 11TH JULY ALTHOUGH
WE CAN SEND IT MAILORDER TO ARRIVE ON MONDAY.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38194">LITTLE =
BROTHER</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38194">THE =
CHITTLIN CIRCUIT 1.5</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38194">FASTLIFE =
MUSIC</A>
- CD (FSL-LP-34)
<BLOCKQUOTE> TOP HIP HOP OF UNRELEASED TRACKS, B-SIDES AND REMIXES =
FROM THE
TRIO THAT IS LITTLE BROTHER. DEEP BUT STILL STREET LYRICS WITH
TOUGH VOCALS. SWEET BEATS, SCRATCHING AND SOULFUL SOUNDS AND
SAMPLES THAT KEEP THIS BOTH FRESH AND REALLY DEEP - JUST LIKE
WE LIKE IT. ROUGHER ROUND THE EDGES THAN ALOT OF THE OTHER LITTLE
BROTHER RELEASES... QUALITY.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38192">MEDAPHOR</=
A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38192">PUSH =
COMES TO SHOVE - INSTRUMENTAL</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38192">STONESTHROW=
</A>
- 2xLP (STH2114)
<BLOCKQUOTE> INSTRUMENTAL VERSION OF THE MEDAPHOR ALBUM WITH MADLIB =
DOING MOST
OF THE PRODUCTION, BUT ALSO FEATURING J DILLA, JUST BLAZE, OH
NO ON DUTIES TOO. SELECTION OF HIGHLY DIGITAL AND THE VERY SOULFUL
BEATS AND SAMPLES - THAT FOR THE MAIN PART ARE BOTH DEEP BUT STILL
FUNKY. RECOMMENDED.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38212">MOBB =
DEEP</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38212">WHAT'S =
THE WORD</A>
- <A HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38212">WORD =
OF MOUTH</A>
- 12" (WOM015)
<BLOCKQUOTE> THREE TRACK 12" FROM THE MOBB. KIND OF THUGGED OUT EAST =
COAST
THUGGERY REALLY. VARIOUSLY DIGITAL AND JIGGY, DARK AND ACTUALLY
QUITE NICE REALLY... </BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38213">MOTION =
MAN</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38213">CONFIDENC=
E</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38213">THRESHOLD</=
A>
- 12" (THR-5106)
<BLOCKQUOTE> THREE TRACKS AND THREE INSTRUMENTALS FROM MOTION MAN AND =
KUTMASTA
KURT, WITH KOOL KEITH FEATURING ON "PROFESSIONAL EXPERTS". SLICK
AND ENTERTAINING WEST COAST AND OLD SCHOOL BUSINESS - WITH A GROOVE
AND GOOD USE OF INTERESTING SOUNDS AND SAMPLES. THE INSTRUMENTALS
ARE REALLY WHERE THE MONEY IS... </BLOCKQUOTE>
<h2><A NAME=3D"FalseTrue4">Hip Hop (Restocks, Vinyl)</A> (<A =
HREF=3D"#navigation">top</A>)</h2>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D37683">J.V.C. =
FORCE</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D37683">INTRO 2 =
DANCE / IT'S A FORCE THING</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D37683">IDLERS</A>
- 12" (WAR-082)
<BLOCKQUOTE> EXCELLENT REISSUE OF THIS TIMELESS CLASSIC FROM THE =
J.V.C. FORCE.
OLD SCHOOL HIP HOP VIBES ALL ROUND FOR THE HEADS. =
CHECK............</BLOCKQUOTE>
<h2><A NAME=3D"TrueTrue5">Eclectic Beats (New Releases, Vinyl)</A> (<A =
HREF=3D"#navigation">top</A>)</h2>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38168">DWIGHT =
TRIBLE & THE LIFE FORCE TRIO</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38168">LOVE IS =
THE ANSWER</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38168">NINJA =
TUNE</A>
- 3xLP (ZEN108)
<BLOCKQUOTE> LEFTFIELD ELECTRONIC R&B MEETS HIP HOP MEETS WEST LONDON =
BROKEN
BEAT MEETS SOUL/FUNK MEETS WARP TYPE OF THING THAT GENUINELY WORKS.
PRODUCED BY ONE HALF OF AMMONCONTACT, THIS WILL DEFINITELY APPEAL
TO FANS OF SA-RA. RELEASED MONDAY 11TH JULY ALTHOUGH WE CAN SEND
IT MAILORDER TO ARRIVE ON MONDAY.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38243">FUDGE =
FINGAS VS VIN LANDERS</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38243">MANY =
HANDS EP</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38243">SURFACE =
PRESSURE</A>
- 12" (SP1202)
<BLOCKQUOTE> Whilst we're not known for our love of beats and breaks =
here at
Smallfish, when something comes along that's obviously extremely
good we'll at least give it a go. This 7 track EP hailing from
Edinburgh's Surface Pressure label is a tasty treat of downbeat
fun and games. Deep, beautifully produced main tracks with elements
of jazz and hip hop as well as electronia and even some vocal
moments are interspersed with some gorgeous interlude tracks that
mainly take the form of chilled-out chordsa and Rhodes piano =
moments.
A summery sound all the way through and the perfect soundtrack
for lazy Sunday afternoons. Very nice indeed and well worth checking
out.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<h2><A NAME=3D"TrueTrue6">Guitar Based (New Releases, Vinyl)</A> (<A =
HREF=3D"#navigation">top</A>)</h2>
<A HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38147">BILL =
CONTI</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38147">F.I.S.T.<=
/A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38147">UNITED =
ARTISTS</A>
- LP (UAS30181)
<BLOCKQUOTE> SYLVESTER STALLONE IN HIS YOUNGER YEARS AS THE CLASSIC =
WORKING
CLASS UNION HERO. QUITE LARGE ORCHESTRAL HOLLYWOOD PRODUCTIONS
WITH LOTS OF BEAUTIFUL STRING ARRANGEMENTS., ACTUALLY PERFORMED
BY THE FAMOUS LONDON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38188">ELMER =
BERNSTEIN</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38188">THE =
SCALPHUNTERS</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38188">MCA</A>
- LP (MCA25042)
<BLOCKQUOTE> CLASSIC COWBOYS AND INDIANS MUSIC IN THE POLITICALLY =
INCORRECTLY
TITLED "SCALPHUNTERS"... BIG SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA SOUNDS WITH ALL
THE TRIMMINGS...</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38178">ELMER =
BERNSTEIN</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38178">THE =
TRIAL OF BILLY JACK</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38178">ABC</A>
- LP (ABCD853)
<BLOCKQUOTE> DARKISH ORCHESTRAL SOUNDTRACK TO WHAT LOOKS LIKE QUITE A =
SERIOUS
MOVIE, CALLED THE TRIAL OF BILLY JACK. A BIT MILITANT IN PLACES,
BUT THERE ARE SOME GREAT MOODY MOMENTS WITH JITTERY STRINGS AND
HAUNTING BRASS SECTIONS.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38182">FINAL =
FANTASY</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38182">HAS A =
GOOD HOME</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38182">TOMLAB</A>
- LP (TOM54LP)
<BLOCKQUOTE> INTELLIGENT, MEMORABLE AND UPLIFTING ANTI-FOLK UTILISING =
ONLY
VOCALS, VIOLIN AND LOOPING PEDALS. FINAL FANTASY IS, INFACT, =
EX-HIDDEN
CAMERAS MEMBER / OCCASIONAL ARCADE FIRE ASSOCIATE OWEN PALLETT
(WHO ALSO ACTUALLY SUPPORTED ARCADE FIRE ON THEIR RECENT UK JAUNT).
DEFINITELY ONE OF TOMLAB'S MORE IMPORTANT RELEASES OF RECENT.
RELEASED MONDAY 11TH JULY ALTHOUGH WE CAN SEND IT MAILORDER TO
ARRIVE ON MONDAY.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38189">HENRY =
MANCINI</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38189">OKLAHOMA =
CRUDE</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38189">RCA</A>
- LP (SF8366)
<BLOCKQUOTE> FIRST THING THAT STRUCK ME WAS THE HEAVY FIDDLE ACTION, =
THAT IMMEDIATELY
MADE SOME OF THE STAFF MEMBERS STAMP THEIR FEET AND P[ARADE IN
WETSERN STYLE THROUGH THE SHOP. WELL, FUNNY PLACE THIS SHOP AT
TIMES. BACK TO THE MUSIC, THIS IS HENRY MANCINI PRODUCED, SO FOR
CONNAISEURS OF THE SOUNDTRACK GENRE, YOU'LL KNOW THAT HE WAS THE
MAN BEHIND MANY A BIG SCORES.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38177">HENRY =
MANCINI</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38177">THE =
MOLLY MAGUIRES</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38177">EMI</A>
- LP (SPFL269)
<BLOCKQUOTE> ORCHESTRAL SOUNTRACK, FULL OF EPIC MOMENTS, SUPENSION, =
DRAMA,
SADNESS, EXCITEMENT, JUST AS A GOOD HOLLYWOOD FILM SHOULD BE =
ACCOMPANIED.HAVEN'T
ACTUALLY SEEN THE MOVIE, BUT IT STARS GOOD OLD SEAN CONNERY IN
HIS YOUNGER YEARS, SO SURELY THAT'S A STARTING POINT FOR SOME
PEOPLE.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38185">JOHN =
BARRY</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38185">THE =
LEGEND OF THE LONE RANGER</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38185">MCA</A>
- LP (MCA5212)
<BLOCKQUOTE> BIG OLD WESTERN SOUNDTRACK WITH ALL THE NEEDED EXTRAS. =
COUNTRY-INSPIRED
THEMES, THAT JUST MAKE YOU WANNA ORDER STRAIGHT-UP WHISKY IN A
DUSTY SALOON, HIGH SUSPENSE MOMENTS FOR THE DUEL AT HIGH NOON,
ETC... CERTAINLY SOMEHTING FOR THE MOVIE BUFFS...</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38241">MAGIC =
NUMBERS, THE</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38241">HYMN FOR =
HER</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38241">HEAVENLY</A=
>
- 7" (HVN143P)
<BLOCKQUOTE> Two great tracks from the extremely hotly sought after =
Magic Numbers
here. A bargain at 99p and even more of a bargain as these are
promo versions with a couple of free stickers as well. Snap them
up!</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38184">PART =
CHIMP</A>
- <A HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38184">I =
AM COME</A>
- <A HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38184">ROCK =
ACTION</A>
- LP (ROCKACT20LP)
<BLOCKQUOTE> ONE OF THE MOST FEROCIOUS OF BRITISH INDIE ROCK BANDS =
AROUND AT
THE MOMENT RETURN WITH A THUNDEROUS SECOND ALBUM. EXTREME NOISE
AND RIFFS A GO-GO; IF YOU'RE A FAN OF EVERYTHING FROM SONIC YOUTH
TO BLACK SABBATH TO LIGHTNING BOLT TO THE MELVINS TO MOGWAI TO
COMETS ON FIRE TO TRAIL OF DEAD, DO MAKE SURE YOU GIVE THIS A
LISTEN. RELEASED MONDAY 11TH JULY ALTHOUGH WE CAN SEND IT MAILORDER
TO ARRIVE ON MONDAY.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38145">PIERRE =
BACHELET</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38145">BLACK =
AND WHITE IN COLOUR</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38145">BUDDAH =
RECORDS</A>
- LP (BDS6598-ST)
<BLOCKQUOTE> ORIGINAL 1970'S SOUNDTRACK TO THE SAME TITLED FILM. WAS =
WINNER
OF THE BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM IN 1976, AND DEALS WITH THE
FOLLIES OF CIVILIZED MEN, MISTAKEN NOTIONS OF PATRIOTISM AND =
SUPREMACY
OF CLASS AND COUNTRY. MUSICALLY A MISTURE OF CLASSICAL AND MILITARY
INLFUENCED ORCHESTRA SOUNDS.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38187">ROBERT O. =
RAGLAND</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38187">SEVEN =
ALONE</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38187">N/A</A>
- LP (N/A)
<BLOCKQUOTE> CHEESY COVER, YES, BUT THEN IT IS FOR A 70'S MOVIE =
ABOUT THE
AMERICAN WEST IN THE 1900'S. ORCHESTRAL SCORES WITH LOTS OF LIVE
STRINGS AND DISTINCT CLASSICAL OVERALL FEEL. ADDING TO THE OBSCURITY
OF THIS RECORD IS THE FACT THAT THIS NEVER WAS AN OFFICIAL RELEASE,
AND THIS IS A PROMO ONLY VERSION!!!</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38146">RON =
GOODWIN</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38146">633 =
SQUADRON</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38146">MCA</A>
- LP (MCA25043)
<BLOCKQUOTE> EXCITEMENT....ACTION...TECHNICOLOUR.... WIDESCREEN =
CINEMA...AND
THAT'S JUST THE MOVIE. COMBINE THIS WITH HEROIC SOUNDS REFLECTED
IN THE MUSICAL SCORE, AND YOU GET THIS QUITE EPIC SOUNDIING PIECE.
RANGES NICELY FROM THE SLOW LOVE THEMES TO THE FRANTIC BATTLE
SCENE MUSIC...</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38157">STUART A. =
STAPLES</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38157">LUCKY =
DOG RECORDINGS 03-04</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38157">LUCKY =
DOG</A>
- LP (BBQLP242)
<BLOCKQUOTE> YOU WON'T BE TOO SURPRISED TO HEAR THAT THE DEBUT SOLO =
ALBUM FROM
TINDERSTICKS FRONTMAN STUART STAPLES IS A HEARTFELT, TENDER, =
UNDERSTATED
AFFAIR - NOT TO MENTION EXCEPTIONAL. TEN GORGEOUS, INTIMATE SONGS
THAT WILL GO DOWN A STORM WITH THE TINDERS' CONSIDERABLE (AND
LOYAL) FANBASE (WHICH INCLUDES MYSELF). RELEASED MONDAY 11TH JULY
ALTHOUGH WE CAN SEND IT MAILORDER TO ARRIVE ON MONDAY.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38186">WAYLON =
JENNINGS</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38186">MACKINTOS=
H & T.J.</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38186">RCA</A>
- LP (APL1520)
<BLOCKQUOTE> OH MY GOD....FULL ON COUNTRY ATTACK....YES, PUT ON THOSE =
TRUCKER
CAPS AND BE PREPARED TO GET DIRTY. YEEEHAAA, ANOTHER SOUNDTRACK
TO A MOVIE I'VE NEVER EVEN HEARD OF. BUT ANYWAY, IT SOUNDS JUST
AS THE COVER WOULD SUGGEST, AND THE COVER ITSELF IS WORTH THE
PRICE OF THE RECORD.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D37436">X-VECTORS<=
/A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D37436">MOVIES</A=
>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D37436">ADULT =
BABY</A>
- 7" (AB002)
<BLOCKQUOTE> SOUNDS A BIT WIRE, A BIT FUTUREHEADS & A BIT INTERPOL. =
VERY MEMORABLE.
PACKS QUITE A PUNCH... I WOULDN'T BE SURPRISED IF THIS LOT STARTING
TAKING OFF PRETTY SHARPISH....LOVELY A-SIDE... BUT HEY, WAIT UP,
B-SIDE ALERT. AN INDIE- ROCK COVER VERSION OF FRANKIE KNUCKLES
HOUSE CLASSIC "YOUR LOVE"... F A N T A S T I C ! ! ! !</BLOCKQUOTE>
<h2><A NAME=3D"TrueTrue7">Funk / Jazz / Soul (New Releases, Vinyl)</A> =
(<A HREF=3D"#navigation">top</A>)</h2>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38204">BUDOS =
BAND, THE</A>
- <A HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38204">UP =
FROM THE SOUTH / T.I.B.W.F.</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38204">DAPTONE</A>=
- 7" (DAP1023)
<BLOCKQUOTE> ANOTHER "IS IT OLD?" OR "IS IT NEW?" RELEASE ON DAPTONE. =
BIOTH
TRACKS HAVE THAT DEEP AND SORT OF MUDDY FEEL TO THEM. ONE IS
A PACEY PERCUSSIVE AND VERY FUNKY NUMBER, THE OTHER A MORE SUBDUED
AND DOWNTEMPO TUNE. DEEP FUNK AT IT'S BEST. </BLOCKQUOTE>
<A HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38211">DR =
DRE</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38211">ORIGINALS=
VOLUME 2</A>
- <A HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38211">SIDE =
HUSTLE</A>
- 12" (SHE024)
<BLOCKQUOTE> MORE ORIGINAL TRACKS AS USED BY THE DR. ARTISTS - =
TRACKS: WILLIE
HUTCH - BROTHERS GONNA WORK IT OUT. BOOTSY COLLINS - I'D RATHER
BE WITH YOU THE KAY-GEES - WHO'S THE MAN B.T. EXPRESS - IF IT
DON'T TURN YOU ON WILLIAM DEVAUGHN - BE THANKFUL THE METERS -
CARDOVA AND A FEW MORE. QUALITY.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38149">LALO =
SCHIFRIN</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38149">THE =
STING II</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38149">MCA</A>
- LP (MCF3163)
<BLOCKQUOTE> OK, THE STING WAS AND IS A STONE COLD FILM CLASSIC, AND =
SO IS
ITS MAIN THEME, RECOGNISED AROUND THE WORLD, THE ENTERTAINER.
THIS IS THE SOUNDTRACK TO THE SEQUEL, AND THE MUSIC HASN'T REAL
CHANGED, WITH THE SAME HONKY-TONK PIANO STABS AND OVERALL =
LIGHT-HEARTED
FEEL.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38208">PAMOJO / =
JEWEL</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38208">OOOH =
BABY / PARADISE</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38208">LOTUS =
LAND</A>
- 7" (LOTUS1001)
<BLOCKQUOTE> PACEY FUNK FROM 1975 WITH A SLIGHTLY REGGAE FEEL ON OOOH =
BABY.
PARADISE IS JUST CLASSIC VOCAL DISCO FROM 1981. HORRIBLY EXPENSIVE!
WORTH IT?</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38176">VARIOUS</A=
>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38176">PHILLY =
SOUL FLAVAS</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38176">SALSOUL</A>=
- 2xLP (SALSALP016)
<BLOCKQUOTE> THE MORE SOULFUL, VERY MELODIC SIDE OF DISCO IS =
REPRESENTED HERE
ON THIS SALSOUL COMPILATION. SOME OF THE STUFF YOU'LL NEVER HAVE
HEARD BEFORE, SOME OF THEM WILL SOUND FAMILIAR (AS USUAL...).
MAJORITY OF THE TRACKS BEING REAL GEMS FOR THE DISCO =
CONNAISSEUR...</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38175">VARIOUS</A=
>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38175">DISCO =
FUNK FLAVAS 2</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38175">SALSOUL</A>=
- 2xLP (SALSALP014B)
<BLOCKQUOTE> FOLLOW-UP TO THE FIRST PART OF THEIR FUNK FLAVOURED =
DISCO SOUNDS.
A REAL ROOTSY DISCO SOUND WITH LOTS OF BIG HANDCLAPS, =
DANCE-COMMANDS,
LIVE STRINGS, AND OF COURSE THE FUNKIEST DRUMS AND PERCUSION ON
THE PLANET. </BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38174">VARIOUS</A=
>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38174">LATIN =
FUNK FLAVAS</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38174">SALSOUL</A>=
- 2xLP (SALSALP023)
<BLOCKQUOTE> EXCELLENT COMPILATION FROM THE EVER SO GOOD SALSOUL =
LABEL, SHOWCASING
ON THIS ONE THEIR LOVE AND REPERTOIRE OF THE MORE LATIN FUNK BASED
TITLES IN THEIR CATALOGUE (HENCE THE TITLE...). AMONGST THE ARTISTS
ARE: THE ANVIL BAND, JO BATAAN, THE SALSOUL ORCHESTRA =
ETC...</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38148">VARIOUS</A=
>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38148">BURGLAR</=
A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38148">MCA</A>
- LP (MCF3340)
<BLOCKQUOTE> CLASSIC 80'S ENTERTAINMENT WITH WHOOPI GOLDBERG IN THE =
LEAD ROLE.
MUSICALLY THIS IS REALLY COOL ACTUALLY WITH CONTRIBUTIONS BY
SLY STONE, THE JACKSONS, THE DISTANCE, AND OTHERS. SYNTHY BOOGIE
FEEL IN MOST OF THE TRACKS WITH A FEW INEVITABLE ROCK NUMBERS
IN BETWEEN.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<h2><A NAME=3D"TrueTrue8">Reggae / Dub (New Releases, Vinyl)</A> (<A =
HREF=3D"#navigation">top</A>)</h2>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38163">VARIOUS</A=
>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38163">STUDIO =
ONE LOVERS</A>
- <A HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38163">SOUL =
JAZZ</A>
- 2xLP (SJRLP116)
<BLOCKQUOTE> WHAT MORE DO YOU NEED TO KNOW OTHER THAN THE ARTISTS =
COMPILED?
BOB MARLEY & THE WAILERS, DELROY WILSON, HORACE ANDY, BOB AND
MARCIA, JACKIE MITTOO, ALTON ELLIS, JOHN HOLT, THE HEPTONES AND
A WHOLE BUNCH OF OTHERS COME TOGETHER UNDER THE LATEST SOUL JAZZ
STUDIO ONE ARCHIVE PROJECT. RELEASED MONDAY 11TH JULY ALTHOUGH
WE CAN SEND IT MAILORDER TO ARRIVE ON MONDAY.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<h2><A NAME=3D"TrueFalse0">Electronica (New Releases, CD)</A> (<A =
HREF=3D"#navigation">top</A>)</h2>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38140">BLACK =
LUNG</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38140">THE =
COMING DARK AGE</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38140">ANT-ZEN</A>=
- CD (ACT194CD)
<BLOCKQUOTE> MORE SCHIZOID MENTALISM FROM BLACK LUNG (AND, INDEED, =
ANT-ZEN).
DARK, MESSED-UP ELECTRONICA TAKING THINGS TO THE EXTREME - =
INFLUENCES
MIGHT RANGE FROM APHEX TO ACID TO ACID (IF YOU GET MY DRIFT) TO
THROBBING GRISTLE TO COIL TO KID 606 TO (REMARKABLY) HAWKWIND.
ONE HECK OF A JOURNEY.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38134">BORN =
TO KILL</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38134">MORE =
LIKE A CACOPHANY</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38134">ROCKET =
RACER</A>
- CD (RR25CD)
<BLOCKQUOTE> TECHY / SCI-FI STYLE ELECTRONICS WITH A DOOMY, =
STRUCTURELESS FEEL
AND ANTI-WAR AGENDA. FAIRLY LOW-KEY IN APPROACH BUT STILL IN A
VAIN SIMILAR TO SCHEMATIC, BROKLYN BEATS AND MAYBE EVEN SOME OF
THE SKAM STUFF.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38150">BRIAN =
ENO</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38150">APOLLO: =
ATMOSPHERES & SOUNDTRACKS (REMASTER)</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38150">VIRGIN</A>
- CD (ENOCD10)
<BLOCKQUOTE> ONE OF A SERIES OF ESSENTIAL BRIAN ENO CATALOGUE =
REMASTERS (IN
SPECIAL PACKAGING). COLLABORATING WITH GUESTS DANIEL LANOIS AND
ROGER ENO, THIS IS ACTUALLY ONE OF MY FAVOURITE BRIAN ENO ALBUMS.
SOME STUNNING SLIDE GUITAR WORK ON HERE, INCLUDING ON THE =
CAST-IN-STONE
CLASSIC "DEEP BLUE DAY", THAT WAS (AS WE ALL KNOW) USED IN THE
SOUNDTRACK TO 'TRAINSPOTTING' (REMEMBER THAT RELIC FROM ANOTHER
AGE??!?). NOTE FOR COMPLETISTS: IF YOU LIKE THIS, WE HAVE THE
FULL RANGE OF ENO REMASTERS CURRENTLY IN STOCK....</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38154">BRIAN =
ENO</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38154">THURSDAY =
AFTERNOON (REMASTER)</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38154">VIRGIN</A>
- CD (ENOCD11)
<BLOCKQUOTE> ONE OF A SERIES OF ESSENTIAL BRIAN ENO CATALOGUE =
REMASTERS (IN
SPECIAL PACKAGING). I HAVE TO ADMIT I WASN'T PREVIOUSLY FAMILIAR
WITH THIS TITLE BUT WILL BE MAKING AMENDS NOW - IT'S A STUNNING
PIECE OF AMBIENT MUSIC UP THERE WITH / COMPARABLE TO "MUSIC FOR
AIRPORTS", "DISCREET MUSIC" AND "THE PLATEAUX OF MIRROR", WITH
AN ORGANIC, ANALOGUE QUALITY SADLY ALL TOO MISSING FROM CONTEMPORARY
ELECTRONICA. A MUST, FRANKLY. NOTE FOR COMPLETISTS: IF YOU LIKE
THIS, WE HAVE THE FULL RANGE OF ENO REMASTERS CURRENTLY IN =
STOCK....</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38153">BRIAN =
ENO</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38153">MORE =
MUSIC FOR FILMS (REMASTER)</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38153">VIRGIN</A>
- CD (ENOCD12)
<BLOCKQUOTE> ONE OF A SERIES OF ESSENTIAL BRIAN ENO CATALOGUE =
REMASTERS (IN
SPECIAL PACKAGING). GENERALLY EXPANDING ON THE PURE ELECTRONIC
SOUND OF "MUSIC FOR FILMS", THIS FOLLOW-UP UTILISES MORE LIVE
INSTRUMENTATION, AND ONCE AGAIN DEMONSTRATES HOW CUTTING-EDGE
ENO WAS AROUND THIS PERIOD - SOME OF THIS MATERIAL COULD EASILY
PASS AS POST-ROCK IN 2005. NOTE FOR COMPLETISTS: IF YOU LIKE THIS,
WE HAVE THE FULL RANGE OF ENO REMASTERS CURRENTLY IN =
STOCK....</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38152">BRIAN =
ENO</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38152">TAKING =
TIGER MOUNTAIN (BY STRATEGY) (REMASTER)</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38152">VIRGIN</A>
- CD (ENOCD2)
<BLOCKQUOTE> ONE OF A SERIES OF ESSENTIAL BRIAN ENO CATALOGUE =
REMASTERS (IN
SPECIAL PACKAGING). ENO'S SECOND SOLO ALBUM OF PROTO ART POP (FROM
1974) PROVES HIM TO BE AT LEAST AS INFLUENTIAL AND AHEAD-OF-HIS-TIME
IN THIS FIELD AS (FOR EXAMPLE) DAVID BOWIE. WITH SPECIAL GUESTS
INCLUDING PHIL MANZANERA, ROBERT WYATT AND THE PORTSMOUTH SINFONIA,
THIS MIGHTY SET OF SONGS COMBINE FOLK, PSYCHEDELIA, JAZZ AND OTHER
MORE EXPERIMENTAL INFLUENCES IN ENO'S OWN INIMITABLE STYLE. NOTE
FOR COMPLETISTS: IF YOU LIKE THIS, WE HAVE THE FULL RANGE OF ENO
REMASTERS CURRENTLY IN STOCK....</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38151">BRIAN =
ENO</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38151">MUSIC =
FOR FILMS (REMASTER)</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38151">VIRGIN</A>
- CD (ENOCD9)
<BLOCKQUOTE> ONE OF A SERIES OF ESSENTIAL BRIAN ENO CATALOGUE =
REMASTERS (IN
SPECIAL PACKAGING). THE PERFECT COMBINATION OF LIVE INSTRUMENTATION
AND AMBIENT ELECTRONICS, DATING FROM 1976-1978. SOME OF IT SOUNDS
SO MUCH LIKE KOMPAKT'S POP AMBIENT SERIES IT'S UNCANNY. AS IT
SAYS HERE, "SOME OF IT WAS MADE SPECIFICALLY FOR USE AS SOUNDTRACK
MATERIAL, SOME OF IT WAS MADE FOR OTHER REASONS BUT FOUND ITS
WAY INTO FILMS" - A NUMBER OF TRACKS ON HERE WERE ACTUALLY USED
IN DEREK JARMAN'S "SEBASTIENE". NOTE FOR COMPLETISTS: IF YOU LIKE
THIS, WE HAVE THE FULL RANGE OF ENO REMASTERS CURRENTLY IN =
STOCK....</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38250">CHEJU</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38250">BUBBLE =
WRAP</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38250">REDNETIC</A=
>
- CD (RN004)
<BLOCKQUOTE> This is yet another delicious release from London-based =
Rednetic
and it comes to you from Cheju... not a name I'm too familiar
with, but on this form, he could be one to watch. Super-chilly
electronica sounds with a DeFocus / Expanding / Toytronic vibe
throughout. Deep, super-melodic electronica sounds with a =
beautifully
crisp production style and plenty of electro orientated, crunchy
rhythms. 5 tracks here for your listening pleasure. Top quality
stuff. Recommended.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38205">CLICKITS</=
A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38205">EXPRESS =
GIFTS</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38205">MOTEER</A>
- CD (MOTEER004CD)
<BLOCKQUOTE> AAH, THE CLICKITS' FOLLOW UP TO THE SINGLE OF A COUPLE =
OF YEARS
BACK FINALLY ARRIVES AND I'M PLEASED TO SAY THAT IT'S A DELECTABLE
SLICE OF WORK. AT TIMES IT BEARS A MARKED RESEMBLANCE TO SOME
OF THE REMOTE VIEWER'S WORK AND AT OTHERS IT'S CLOSER IN STYLE
TO THE ORGANIC / ECLECTIC FEEL OF THE BOATS. GENTLY MELODIC AND
SUBTLY PUT TOGETHER, THERE'S NOT A MOMENT ON HERE THAT HASN'T
BEEN LOVINGLY CRAFTED AND, MY WORD, IT SHOWS. SUPERB MUSIC ALL
ROUND. RECOMMENDED.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38135">CONVERTER<=
/A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38135">BLAST =
FURNACE</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38135">ANT-ZEN</A>=
- CD (ACT113CD)
<BLOCKQUOTE> NASTY. FOLLOWING ON PERFECTLY FROM THEIR PREVIOUS ALBUM =
ON HYMEN,
THIS FESTIVAL OF DISTORTION, INDUSTRIAL-STRENGTH BEATS, WHITE
NOISE AND GENERAL HELLISHNESS REMINDS ONE OF PANACEA / TECHNO
ANIMAL AS WELL AS VENETIAN SNARES ETC. MUSIC TO START WARS =
TO.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38156">FOURTET</A=
>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38156">SUN =
DRUMS AND SOIL</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38156">DOMINO</A>
- CD (RUG204CD)
<BLOCKQUOTE> WHAT A NICE CUTE 3" CD THIS IS. I SUPPOSE THE MAIN POINT =
OF INTEREST
HERE IS THE SA-RA REMIX OF "SUN DRUMS AND SOIL", WHICH TAKES PRIDE
OF PLACE AS THE LEAD TRACK; AS SMOOTH, SOULFUL AND SUMMERY AS
YOU'D EXPECT. NICE. THE ORIGINAL'S OBVIOUSLY ON HERE, TOO BUT
WHAT WITH THAT HAVING BEEN ON THE B-SIDE OF "SMILE AROUND THE
FACE", AS WELL AS THE ALBUM YOU'D BE BEST ADVISED TO HEAD FOR
MR. HEBDEN'S OWN "SUN DRUMS AND GAMELAN" REVAMP... I DON'T KNOW
ABOUT SA-RA, THIS MIX SOUNDS MORE LIKE SUN RA (AND THAT'S OBVIOUSLY
A COMPLIMENT). RELEASED MONDAY 11TH JULY ALTHOUGH WE CAN SEND
IT MAILORDER TO ARRIVE ON MONDAY.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38179">GIMMIK</A>=
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38179">LOAD =
ERROR</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38179">TOYTRONIC</=
A>
- CD (TOY1CD)
<BLOCKQUOTE> THIS WAS A NICE SURPRISE. THE VERY FIRST TOYTRONIC =
RELEASE (WHICH
WAS 12" ONLY, AND NO, SADLY THE VINYL HASN'T BEEN REPRESSED AS
YET!) GETS A WELCOME REISSUE ON CD, WITH A SELECTION OF BONUS
TRACKS (BY THE SOUNDS OF IT FROM THE SAME TIME PERIOD). I PERSONALLY
AM A MAJOR ADMIRER OF GIMMIK (AND INDEED, TOYTRONIC) FROM THIS
PERIOD - THEY REALLY DID SHOWCASE THE VERY FINEST IN EXPERTLY
PRODUCED, WARM, MELODIC YET CRUNCHY AND EDGY ELECTRONICA. CHECK
THIS OUT IF (LIKE MANY) YOU MISSED OUT ON TOY1 (NOW HIGHLY =
COLLECTABLE)
OR ARE JUST A FAN OF GREAT MUSIC, REALLY. RELEASED MONDAY 11TH
JULY ALTHOUGH WE CAN SEND IT MAILORDER TO ARRIVE ON =
MONDAY.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38246">HEKATE & =
RANDOMARTISTS</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38246">THE PLOT =
THICKENS 2005</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38246">UNKNOWN</A>=
- CD (UNKNOWN)
<BLOCKQUOTE> Not, in fact, an artist album at all. It's a compilation =
featuring
tracks from the likes of FZV, L.A. Moreboy, DJ Controlled Weirdness
and Black Mass Plastics. What you end up with is a perky selection
of tracks that sit between electronica, electro and beatsy kind
of gear. Hard-edged at times and surprisingly melodic at others,
it's tempered by some fairly harsh moments of experimentalism
that really gets into your head. At this price it's well worth
a check.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38251">JOSEPH =
AUER</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38251">KYOTO :: =
TOKYO :: 2001</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38251">REDNETIC</A=
>
- CD (RN003)
<BLOCKQUOTE> Once again, Rednetic hit the spot with this splendid =
release.
Made up of 8 short tracks it delves a long way into the deeper
end of the Detroit techno spectrum whilst keeping a very =
contemporary
electronica feel at all times. Chords and pads are simply lush,
rhythms range from electro orientated to straight 4/4's, and the
melodic, atmospheric nature of the music is truly a joy to behold.
It's lovely to see a small label putting this much effort into
the music and the overall presentation and I for one will be very
much looking forward to hearing more from both Rednetic and Joseph
Auer. This one comes highly recommended.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38215">LISTEN =
WITH SARAH</A>
- <A HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38215">EP =
COLLECTION</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38215">WOMB</A>
- CD (WOMB101)
<BLOCKQUOTE> THE FIRST THING I THOUGH WHEN THE FIRST TRACK PLAYED WAS =
THAT
THIS WAS THE ANIMAL NOISE EQUIVALENT OF PINK FLLOYD'S MONEY!=20
SOME INTERESTING ANIMAL NOISE ALL SEQUENCED UP, WITH HORNS AND
HIP HOP DRUMS. THINGS GET STRANGER AND THIS LISTEN WITH SARAH
CD TICKS ALL THE STRANGE / BIZARRE BOXES THAT THERE ARE! I MEAN
EVEN THE CATALOGUE NUMBER IS OUT THERE! IF YOU FANCY A BIT OF
TWISTED CHILDRENS TV MUSIC - LOOK NO FURTHER. NICE.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38191">LUM</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38191">GLOW</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38191">CLICKCLICKD=
RONE</A>
- CD (CLICK10)
<BLOCKQUOTE> CLICKCLICKDRONE HAVE, WITH THIS EP, DELIVERED THEIR =
DEEPEST AND
MOST EXPERIMENTAL RELEASE TO DATE. LUM PROVIDES A SUPER SET OF
SOUNDSCAPE BASED TRACKS WITH INTRICATELY MANAGED PERCUSSION AND
SWEEPING, LAYERED TEXTURES. DARKER THAN THE AVERAGE CLICKCLICK
AND WITH A SUPERIOR SENSE OF ATMOSPHERE AND DEPTH, THIS HAS AN
ALMOST MONOLAKE-ESQUE QUALITY AT TIMES WITH SOME SUPERB BIT REDUCED
NOISES AND CRUNCHY RHYTHMIC EFFECTS. ANOTHER CRISP RELEASE FROM
A GREAT LABEL. INVESTIGATE IMMEDIATELY! RECOMMENDED.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38136">M2</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38136">THE =
FROZEN SPARK</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38136">ANT-ZEN</A>=
- CD (ACT198CD)
<BLOCKQUOTE> THE SCARIER END OF AMBIENT, AND SOMETHING THOSE INTO =
MIKA VAINIO
AND HIS ALIASES (PAN SONIC OR 0, FOR EXAMPLE) MIGHT "ENJOY" (IT'S
ALL PLEASURE/PAIN PRINCIPLE WITH THESE PEOPLE). INTENSELY INTENSE,
A BIT LIKE ACUPUNCTURE....</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38206">MARCUS =
FJELLSTROM</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38206">EXERCISES=
IN ESTRANGEMENT</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38206">LAMPSE</A>
- CD (LAMP002)
<BLOCKQUOTE> LAMPSE'S SECOND RELEASE COMES COURTESY OF MARCUS =
FJELLSTROM AND
IT'S A FANTASTIC PIECE OF WORK THROUGHOUT. USING A SERIES OF NINE
TRACKS TO CONVEY AND EMOTIONAL, DEEP, MELODIC YET ENTIRELY =
EXPERIMENTAL
SOUND HE CAPTURES THE ESSENCE OF WHAT THIS TYPE OF LAYERED, TEXTURAL
ELECTRONICA IS ALL ABOUT AT ITS BEST. GENTLE, UNDULATING, WARM
AND YET ICY COLD; THE BREADTH OF SOUND HERE IS REMARKABLE AND
BECAUSE OF THE SUBTLE NATURE OF THE WAY IT'S PUT TOGETHER, YOU'LL
BE COMING BACK AGAIN AND AGAIN TO ITS DULCET TONES.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38236">MERCURY</A=
>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38236">COPPE =
GETS WITH THE PROGRAM</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38236">MANGO & =
SWEET RICE</A>
- CD (MANGOCD-4)
<BLOCKQUOTE> A bizarre selection of dark and atmospheric electronic =
music which
certainly nods its head to labels such as Skam and Warp but manages
to combine this freaked out, electro-esque sounds with a more
beatsy feel as well. Quite melodic at times, but generally fairly
minimal on the musical content it is an interesting listen from
beginning to end.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38181">MICHAEL =
MANNING</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38181">PUBLIC</A=
>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38181">A.I.</A>
- CD (AI012CD)
<BLOCKQUOTE> HOT ON THE HEELS OF THE BRILLIANT JACEN SOLO ALBUM ON =
A.I. COMES
MICHAEL MANNING'S DEBUT FULL-LENGTHER. THIS LABEL ARE ALWAYS ON
THE CASE, CONTINUING TO RELEASE EXCELLENT MUSIC, AND THAT'S CLEARLY
NOT ABOUT TO STOP NOW - THIS IS A PRIME SLICE OF DIVERSE =
ELECTRONICA,
ENCOMPASSING SUCH STYLES AS HIP HOP, WORLD, ORCHESTRAL AND VOCAL
MUSIC. THERE'S A CRACKING FILM SOUNDTRACK SOMEWHERE IN THIS FELLA,
I'M TELLING YOU. LIKE EVERYTHING ON A.I., THIS DEMANDS YOUR =
ATTENTION.
RELEASED MONDAY 11TH JULY ALTHOUGH WE CAN SEND IT MAILORDER TO
ARRIVE ON MONDAY.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38233">MOTHBOY</A=
>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38233">THE =
FEARS</A>
- <A HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38233">AD =
NOISEAM</A>
- CD (ADN39)
<BLOCKQUOTE> Simon Smerdon, aka Mothboy has delivered something of an =
impressive
album here. 13 tracks of experimental, industrial hip hop and
breaks with a heavy dub feel (a la Scorn) and plenty of fun and
games in the beats department. Dark, moody vibes throughout with
acres of atmosphere and plenty of intricate detail. Also includes
3 videos as a bonus. Well worth having a good listen =
to.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38203">MOUNTAINS<=
/A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38203">MOUNTAINS=
</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38203">APESTAARTJE=
</A>
- CD (STAARTJE018)
<BLOCKQUOTE> I'VE BEEN RANTING ON ABOUT APESTAARTJE FOR SOME TIME AND =
IT'S
INCREDIBLY NICE TO FINALLY GET THIS MOST RECENT RELEASE. A =
COLLABORATION
BETWEEN BRENDON ANDEREGG AND LABEL OWNER KOEN HOLTKAMP (OTHERWISE
KNOWN AS AERO), IT CONCERNS ITSELF WITH THE COMBINING OF ACOUSTIC,
LIVE INFLUENCES AND A MORE ELECTRONIC, EXPERIMENTAL FEEL. FOUR
PIECES OF WORK WHICH ARE DOMINATED BY A TRULY WONDROUS SENSE OF
SPACE AND MELODY PLUS SUBTLE LAYERS OF SOUND AND SKILLFUL =
INSTRUMENTATION.
SIMPLY PUT, IF YOU'RE A FAN OF 12K, SPEKK, PLOP, LIST OR THE OTHER
APESTAARTJE RELEASES (AND I KNOW I AM) YOU ABSOLUTELY MUST CHECK
THIS DELIGHTFUL ALBUM OUT.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38247">NEGATIVLAN=
D</A>
- <A HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38247">NO =
BUSINESS</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38247">SEELAND</A>=
- CD + BOOK (SEELAND025)
<BLOCKQUOTE> Negativland continue on their quest to plunder =
everything and
anything that gets in their way. Once they've sampled it they
twist it, chop it up, manipulate it and generally have their sordid
way with it. Nothing and no-one is safe and the generally political
nature of their releases is very much present and correct on this
CD. Accompanying the manic (but *incredibly* well put together)
musical element is a well thought out and genuinelly entertaining
book of some 50 pages in length. This tackles some of the issues
that are inherent to the style of music they create and is actually
a very good read. As ever, this is a superb and entertaining package
that will keep you amused for some time to come. Recommended.
Oh yes, and you also get a bonus Whoopee Cushion in the package
as well. That'll no doubt cause a few laughs if you get it out
of the packet!</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38200">PORTAL</A>=
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38200">WAVES =
AND ECHOES</A>
- <A HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38200">MAKE =
MINE MUSIC</A>
- CD (MMM012CD)
<BLOCKQUOTE> THE GUARDIAN SAID "INOVATIVE ELECTRO-WIBBLING =
SPACEPOPPERS. DJ
MAGAZINE SAID "HEARTWARMING ELECTRONICA". ULRICH SCHNAUSS SAID
"BEAUTIFUL, INSPIRING MUSIC". I HAD A LISTEN AND SAID "THIS IS
A BIT MORE SPACEY AND, DARE I SAY, AMBIENT TRANCEY THAN PORTAL'S
USUAL OUTPUT, DON'T YOU THINK MIKE?" MIKE REPLIED IN THE NEGATIVE
AND THEN CONTINUED ON WITH HIS WORK, UNLIKE NICK WHO PRATTLED
ON QUITE A LOT ABOUT NOTHING OF ANY VALUE.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38162">PREFUSE =
73</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38162">READS =
THE BOOKS</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38162">WARP</A>
- CD (WAP189CD)
<BLOCKQUOTE> A RADICAL SET OF REINTERPRETATIONS OF TRACKS FROM THE =
LAST BOOKS
ALBUM, GIVEN THAT ALL-ENCOMPASSING PREFUSE TREATMENT. INTERESTINGLY,
THOUGH, THIS COLLABORATION ISN'T TOO DISSIMILAR TO WHAT ONE MIGHT
IMAGINE THAT BETWEEN MATTHEW HERBERT AND FOURTET TO SOUND LIKE...
CLICKY, GLITCHY SAMPLES, CUT-UP LOOPS, ACOUSTIC GUITARS AND FAT-ARSE
DRUMS ABOUND. NICE TO HEAR AN (ALMOST) ALL-INSTRUMENTAL PREFUSE
PROJECT AGAIN, TOO. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. RELEASED MONDAY 11TH JULY
ALTHOUGH WE CAN SEND IT MAILORDER TO ARRIVE ON MONDAY.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38238">RAZ =
OHARA</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38238">REALTIME =
VOYEUR</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38238">KITTY =
YO</A>
- CD (KY99022CD)
<BLOCKQUOTE> A bit of a long-forgotten CD here from Raz Ohara which, =
if I'm
not much mistaken, was passed over at the time it originally came
out.. Hailing from 1999 it is a well strung together series of
tracks that are electronic, eclectic and heavily song-based, with
Raz providing vocals to accompany his music. I think it sounds
a little Prince-esque at times, but as everyone seems to be loving
Jamie Liddell's Prince impression, it would seem to pertinent
to put this into the system and at least give it a go! Have a
listen and see what you think...</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38237">ROBERT =
MERDZO</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38237">N.A.Q.O.B=
. (NOT A QUESTION OF BALANCE)</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38237">DISKO =
B</A>
- 2xCD (DB75CD)
<BLOCKQUOTE> You can never quite tell what you're going to get with a =
Robert
Merdzo piece of work. This double CD manages to cram in virtually
every style of electronic music to hail from Germany over the
last 10 years with moments of electro, techno, electronica, ambient
and even a few moments of guitar based music coupled with vocals.
Initially bewildering, it soon becomes apparent that Merdzo is
a consumate musician and can easily turn his hand to anything.
Check.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38139">S.E.V.A.</=
A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38139">S.E.V.A.<=
/A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38139">MUSH</A>
- CD (MH236CD)
<BLOCKQUOTE> MUSH CONTINUE TO DEVIATE FROM THE PATH OF ALL THINGS =
LEFTFIELD
HIP HOP. 'TIS AN INTERESTING ONE THIS, AS IT'S REALLY A BIT OF
AN EARLY NINJA TUNE / MID-NINETIES COLDCUT-ESQUE SAMPLE FEST,
A BIT NOIR-ISH, A BIT CINEMATIC ORCHESTRA, A BIT NEOTROPIC'S FIRST
ALBUM WHICH IS AS IRONIC AS TEN THOUSAND SPOONS WHEN ALL YOU NEED
IS A KNIFE....</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38230">VARIOUS</A=
>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38230">SMOKEDOWN=
:2 FURTHER TRAVELS INTO THE LEFTFIELD</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38230">DCI</A>
- 2xCD (DCID008)
<BLOCKQUOTE> Sit back, relax and chill out with this rather nice =
selection
of downbeat electronica, beats and house vibes. Featuring cuts
from Boards of Canada, Hefner, Kinobe, Herbert and many more spread
over 2 discs, this is a great one to stick on and mellow out to
on a summer afternoon. Check.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38249">VARIOUS</A=
>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38249">ONEPOINTO=
NE - A REDNETIC RECORDINGS COMPILATION</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38249">REDNETIC</A=
>
- CD (RN002)
<BLOCKQUOTE> Rednetic is a London-based label that has only put out a =
few releases
so far but, in my opinion, is destined for much bigger things.
Head-honcho Zainetica has released an album of material plus =
numerous
other bits and bobs for n5md's MP3 label and other such Netlabels
and here he has selected a beautiful range of electronica sounds
from artists both known and unknown for this wonderfully packaged
compilation. As well as two tracks from himself he gives us cuts
from Toytronic's Ochre, Scorn, J. Auer, F.E.A.R, Cheju and more.
I don't want to get caught up in trap of calling it IDM, but it
really does lean that way and with the highest possible quality.
Fans of Expanding, Toytronic and Clickclickdrone will want to
check this out as soon as possible. Recommended.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38196">WINDY & =
CARL</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38196">DEDICATIO=
N TO FLEA</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38196">BRAINIAK</A=
>
- CD (HAND001)
<BLOCKQUOTE> FIRST RELEASE FOR THE BRAINWASHED HANDMADE SERIES SEES =
WINDY AND
CARL IN FORM. THEIR MIXTURE OF DRONEY ACCOUSTICS AND CRUNCHY
AND GLITCHY ELECTRONICS ARE PUT TOGETHER IN A WAY THAT EPITOMISES
ATMOSPHERIC MUSIC. THIS RELEASE IS A BIT MORE ABSTRACT THAN MUCH
OF THEIR OTHER RELEASES, BUT THAT IS SURELY A GOOD THING, WITH
ODD RHYTHMS AND PULSES EMERGING FROM THE DISTORTED SOUND OF GRAVEL
TRODDEN UNDERFOOT OR TORTURED CRICKETS. SUPERB.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D23939">ZAINETICA<=
/A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D23939">ESCAPING =
CUST</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D23939">REDNETIC</A=
>
- CD (RN001)
<BLOCKQUOTE> A MOST EXCELLENT FIRST RELEASE FOR THIS NEW LABEL. KIND =
OF A MISSING
LINK BETWEEN THE MID '90'S ELECTRONIC SOUND AND TODAYS POPULAR
ELECTRONICA. USING LUSH STRINGS, COOL ANALOGUE SEQUENCES AND =
DETROIT-ESQUE
PERCUSSION AND SOUNDS IT KEEPS AN OVERALL MELODIC FLAVA THAT SOUNDS
A BIT OLD SCHOOL BUT REMARKABLY CURRENT AT THE SAME TIME. CHECK
THIS, IT'S GREAT.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<h2><A NAME=3D"FalseFalse0">Electronica (Restocks, CD)</A> (<A =
HREF=3D"#navigation">top</A>)</h2>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D36299">ANDREAS =
HEISZEENBERGER</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D36299">DRUM AND =
BASS</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D36299">NORMOTON</A=
>
- CD (NORMOTON013)
<BLOCKQUOTE> DOES EXACTLY WHAT IT DOESN'T SAY ON THE TIN (TO SUBVERT =
AN OLD
SMALLFISH / RONSEAL CLICHE)! TWISTED GLITCH-TRONICA WITH HINTS
OF LEFTFIELD ELECTRO-FUNK. THINK STAUBGOLD MEETS ROBAG WRUHME
/ TUNING SPORK / AKUFEN / BOXER SPORT AND LABELS / ARTISTS OF
THAT ILK.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D16886">BEIGE</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D16886">EIN =
KONIGREICH FUR EINE HANDGRANATE</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D16886">NONPLACE</A=
>
- CD (NONPLACE7 / 27307-2)
<BLOCKQUOTE> Very much following up on the single this is a selection =
of very
quirky, very off-kilter groove based tracks from Beige. Taking
samples and mashing them up to some truly odd rhythms, this is
funky, fun but still quite an experimental piece. solid =
stuff.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D35545">BRIAN ENO =
/ HAROLD BUDD</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D35545">AMBIENT =
2: THE PLATEAUX OF MIRROR (REMASTER)</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D35545">VIRGIN</A>
- CD (ENOCD7)
<BLOCKQUOTE> ONE OF A SERIES OF ESSENTIAL BRIAN ENO CATALOGUE =
REMASTERS (IN
SPECIAL PACKAGING). ORIGINALLY RECORDED IN 1980, THIS SET THE
STANDARD FOR CONTEMPORARY PIANO COMPOSITION. HAROLD BUDD'S PLAYING
NEVER SOUNDED BETTER - ABSOLUTELY HEARTSTOPPINGLY BEAUTIFUL STUFF.
A TOTAL MUST.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D26336">LEAFCUTTER=
JOHN</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D26336">THE =
HOUSEBOUND SPIRIT</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D26336">PLANET =
MU</A>
- CD (ZIQ061CD)
<BLOCKQUOTE> 15 tracks of eclecticism from the Leafcutter. Starting =
in almost
Oval-esque territory with subtle, manipulated live sounds... very
atmospheric and peaceful. The album continues in this vein with
almost classical / operatic bits plus plenty of sampled sounds
that seem subliminally familiar. Things do get more frenetic and
mashed-up at times, but overall this is a very musical piece that
will work both in the background and, with the volume up, quite
an intense listening experience. Nice.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D35412">MONOCEROS<=
/A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D35412">WHEN I =
WAS A CHILD I WANTED TO BE AN ASTRONAUT</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D35412">EXPANDING</=
A>
- CD (ECD18:04)
<BLOCKQUOTE> THE SEPARATED TWIN OF STEREOCEROS PERHAPS? LUSH AND =
MELODIC ELECTRONICA
VERY MUCH IN KEEPING WITH THE REST OF THE RELEASES ON EXPANDING.
TRACKS OFTEN BUSILY TICKING OVER THEN SUBDUED TO MORE SPACIOUS
AND REFLECTIVE SOUNDS. THIS WILL EXPAND THE APPEAL OF LUSH =
ELECTRONICA
TO FANS OF EXPANDING AND BEYOND! NICE.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D22101">SHORTWAVE<=
/A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D22101">FIRST =
BROADCAST</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D22101">SHORTWAVE =
BROADCAST</A>
- 3" CD (SHORTWAVE1)
<BLOCKQUOTE> ASIDE FROM THE FACT THAT YOU GET A LOVELY LITTLE 3" =
PACKAGE WITH
A HAND STAMPED TRACING PAPER COVER, YOU GET FIVE DEEPLY ATMOSPHERIC
PIECES OF ELECTRONIC MUSIC. FROM THE FIRST TRACK TO THE LAST THE
DENSE, LAYERED SOUNDS ENCHANT AND THE DISEMBODIED VOICES QUIETLY
LURKING IN THE BACKGROUND ARE HAUNTING. OCCASIONAL RHYTHMS AND
BASSLINES OF A DUBBY NATURE PUNCTUATE THE DRIFTING TRACKS SUPERBLY.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D31425">VARIOUS</A=
>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D31425">CHILDREN =
OF MU</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D31425">PLANET =
MU</A>
- 2xCD (ZIQ060CD)
<BLOCKQUOTE> Planet Mu's first compilation in 3 years really goes to =
show just
how interesting and diverse they are. Features Jega (his first
new track in 4 years), Patrick Wolf (Planet Mu have certainly
never released a track like this before!), The Gasman, Chevron,
OOO, Datach'i, Lexanculpt, Luke Vibert, Frog Pocket, Leafcutter
John, Joseph Nothing, Sh*tmat, Nautilis, Dykehouse, Ambulance,
Hrvatski etc. All exclusive tracks I believe, and a full label
discography is also included for all you completists out there.
Recommended.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<h2><A NAME=3D"TrueFalse1">Techno / Electro (New Releases, CD)</A> (<A =
HREF=3D"#navigation">top</A>)</h2>
<A HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38218">BEN =
NEVILLE</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38218">JOSEKI</A=
>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38218">TELEGRAPH</=
A>
- CD (TEL18CD)
<BLOCKQUOTE> FULL LENGTH ALBUM BY MR NEVILE SHOWS THE BREADTH OF HIS =
SOUND.
SOME STRAIGHT UP CLUB TECHNO TRACKS FOR THE DANCEFLOOR SIT =
ALONGSIDE
MORE CHOPPED UP AND STRIPPED BACK CLUB TRACKS, THAT IN TURN SIT
NEXT TO TRACKS THAT FEEL VERY ABSTRACT, WITH HEAVY, ALMOST PLODDING
KICK DRUMS, THAT WILL ONLY WORK ON THE MOST OPEN-MINDED OF DISCOS!
NICE... </BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38228">BILLY =
DALESSANDRO</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38228">MIDIEVALI=
ZATION</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38228">RESOPAL</A>=
- CD (RSP007CD)
<BLOCKQUOTE> NICE VARIED ALBUM FROM BILLY, PULLING TOGETHER A NUMBER =
OF HOUSE
STYLES. GENERALLY VERY DANCEFLOOR FRIENDLY GEAR, WITH SOME GOOD
SOLID BEATS AND UNUSUAL YET DISCRETE EFFECTS (SOME LOVELY SYNTH
CHORDS & STABS GOING ON, TOO). CHAIN REACTION FANS WANTING SOMETHING
A LITTLE BIT "LARGER" SHOULD DEFINITELY INVESTIGATE!</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38167">CRISTIAN =
VOGEL</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38167">STATION =
55</A>
- <A HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38167">NOVA =
MUTE</A>
- CD (NOMU149CD)
<BLOCKQUOTE> CHRISTIAN VOGEL'S THROWING PRETTY MUCH EVERYTHING AT THE =
WALL
HERE, AND TO BE FAIR, SOME OF IT STICKS AND SOME OF IT DOESN'T.
THE MORE ELECTRONIC / TECHNO BASED TRACKS WORK QUITE WELL, BUT
THERE ARE OCCASIONAL FORAYS INTO ELECTRO AND GIGOLO TERRITORY
(FOR EXAMPLE, THAT COLLABORATION WITH KEVIN BLECHDOM) WHICH FALL
A BIT FLAT FOR ME PERSONALLY BUT THERE ARE DEFINITELY SOME =
DANCEFLOOR
TRACKS ON HERE THAT'LL GO DOWN A STORM. RELEASED MONDAY 11TH JULY
ALTHOUGH WE CAN SEND IT MAILORDER TO ARRIVE ON MONDAY.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38229">DR =
SHINGO</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38229">ECLIPSE</=
A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38229">TELEVISION<=
/A>
- CD (TELE-013CD)
<BLOCKQUOTE> Mucho techno here from the newly reborn Television =
record label.
Dr Shingo delivers 11 tracks of bountiful beats with a decidedly
electro twist throughout. Funky sounds with a great minimalist
approach on a few of the tracks and a great deal of synthy sounds
on the others. </BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38039">JACEN =
SOLO</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38039">VIRGO</A>=
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38039">A.I.</A>
- CD (AI011CD)
<BLOCKQUOTE> THIS IS BEING LISTED ON THE WEBSITE FOR A SECOND WEEK, =
SIMPLY
BECAUSE IT IS AWESOME AND WE DON'T WANT ANYONE TO MISS OUT. IT'S
MY FAVOURITE RELEASE ON AI SINCE THE CLARO ALBUM, WHICH KINDA
FOLLOWS AS THIS IS DEEP, EXCEPTIONALLY WELL-PRODUCED DETROIT-STYLE
ELECTRO THAT'S MUSICAL, FULL OF WARMTH AND LIGHT YEARS AHEAD OF
MOST OF THE COMPETITION. WITH NODS TO MID '90'S ARTIFICIAL =
INTELLIGENCE
(CURIOUSLY!) STYLE ELECTRONICS,THE DEEPEST DETROIT TECHNO AND
EVEN THE CHORD-Y, SOULFUL STYLE OF PEOPLE LIKE MIKE GRANT AND
RICK WADE, THIS HAS BEEN PUT TOGETHER WITH A STRONG EAR FOR MELODY
AND GROOVE. ELECTRO-ESQUE RHYTHMS RIDE UNDER THE TRACKS AND =
GENERALLY
THIS IS QUITE UNMISSABLE IF YOU ASK ME. HIGHLY, HIGHLY =
RECOMMENDED.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38242">RADIOACTIV=
E MAN</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38242">RADIOACTI=
VE MAN</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38242">ROTTERS =
GOLF CLUB</A>
- CD (RGCCD001)
<BLOCKQUOTE> The Radioactive Man's debut album is a top notch feast =
of forward-thinking
electro par excellence. Not as heavy as you'd expect all the way
through, it actually has some really nice Detroity melodic moments.
Have no fear though as there are some momumentally big cuts on
here including the killer track, 'Uranium' plus a superb Transparent
Sound remix of 'Strong Booze'. A superb piece of work all =
round.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<h2><A NAME=3D"FalseFalse1">Techno / Electro (Restocks, CD)</A> (<A =
HREF=3D"#navigation">top</A>)</h2>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D35770">VARIOUS</A=
>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D35770">NONSTOP =
VOL. 1</A>
- <A HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D35770">NON =
STOP RECORDS</A>
- CD (NONSTOPCD1)
<BLOCKQUOTE> ONE OF THOSE NICE, CHEAPO LABEL SAMPLERS WE ALL LIKE SO =
MUCH.
BOXSAGA, CASPA CODINA, ED LALIQ, LIQUIDE, ARISTACRAT AND THE MIGHTY
SPEKTRUM ALL FEATURE. THE CD CLIMAXES WITH A TWENTY MINUTE "NONSTOP
RE-MIX" (THAT IS, OF REMIXES). HARD TO RESIST.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<h2><A NAME=3D"TrueFalse2">US Techno / Electro (New Releases, CD)</A> =
(<A HREF=3D"#navigation">top</A>)</h2>
<A HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38219">LOS =
HERMANOS</A>
- <A HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38219">ON =
ANOTHER LEVEL</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38219">SUBMERGE</A=
>
- CD (SUBCD3009)
<BLOCKQUOTE> SO, THE LONG AWAITED LOS HERMANOS ALBUM DROPS (I ALMOST =
PUT 'DROOPS'
BY MISTAKE THEN, BUT THAT PROBABLY WOULD HAVE BEEN FAIRLY =
APPROPRIATE)
AT LAST. WHAT YOU MAKE YOU MAKE OF IT IS GOING TO DEPEND ENTIRELY
ON HOW MUCH YOU LOVE THE UNDERGROUND RESISTANCE SOUND OF LATE.
IT REALLY HAS GOT SOME GOOD MOMENTS BUT IS PERHAPS LET DOWN A
WEE BIT TOO OFTEN BY SLIGHTLY UNDERWHELMING PRODUCTION. WHATEVER
I THINK IS IRRELEVANT AT THE END OF THE DAY, SO YOU'D BETTER CHECK
IT FOR YOURSELF AND MAKE UP YOUR OWN MINDS. ON THE PLUS SIDE,
THE CD HAS LOADS OF EXTRA TRACKS TAKEN FROM THE SINGLES, SO YOU
GET A MUCH MORE COMPLETE PICTURE IN MY OPINION WHICH, SADLY, MAKES
THE CD A CONSIDERABLY MORE ATTRACTIVE PURCHASE. HEY-HO.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<h2><A NAME=3D"TrueFalse3">House (New Releases, CD)</A> (<A =
HREF=3D"#navigation">top</A>)</h2>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38245">DRIVETRAIN=
</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38245">THE =
DEEPEST HARMONY OF...</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38245">SOIREE</A>
- CD (SRCD141)
<BLOCKQUOTE> I'm much more familiar with Drivetrain's techno =
productions so
this is an interesting glimpse into his deeper and much more soulful
house side. At heart this is a very Detroit orientated album with
quality keys and 909 beats coupled with a selection of lovely
vocals from several artists. You might say this is 'proper' house
music through and through and with its almost spiritual sound
it's really quite uplifting. If you like it warm and friendly,
check this out.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38160">JOE =
LEWIS</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38160">THE =
RETURN OF</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38160">PEACEFROG</=
A>
- CD (PFG059CD)
<BLOCKQUOTE> THE CLASSIEST BRAND OF CHICAGO HOUSE, AS LICENSED FROM =
TARGET
RECORDS. A RELEASE THAT SHOULD REALLY SEE JOE LEWIS GETTING THE
RESPECT HE DESERVES AT LAST. RELEASED MONDAY 11TH JULY ALTHOUGH
WE CAN SEND IT MAILORDER TO ARRIVE ON MONDAY.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<h2><A NAME=3D"TrueFalse4">Hip Hop (New Releases, CD)</A> (<A =
HREF=3D"#navigation">top</A>)</h2>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38221">DIPLO</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38221">FAVELA =
STRIKES BACK</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38221">UNKNOWN</A>=
- CD (HTX002CD)
<BLOCKQUOTE> MORE MASH-UP / MIXTAPE FUN FROM THE DECKS OF DIPLO. ONCE =
MORE
THERE'S A LATIN THEME HERE FOR MAXIMUM PARTY EFFECT. IF THIS DOESN;T
GET YOUR CREW LEAPING ABOUT YOU'RE IN SERIOUS NEED OF A NEW ONE
(CREW THAT IS). BIG FUSS ABOUT THIS SO SNAP IT UP AS QUICKLY AS
POSSIBLE.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38220">DIPLO</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38220">FAVELA =
ON BLAST</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38220">UNKNOWN</A>=
- CD (HTX001CD)
<BLOCKQUOTE> A MASSIVE MASH-UP / BLEND / MIX FROM THE MIND OF DIPLO. =
PEOPLE
HAVE BEEN RAGING ABOUT HOW GOOD THIS IS AND, TO BE FAIR, IT'S
A PRETTY GOOD SELECTION OF FUNK, LATIN AND HIP HOP SOUNDS ALL
GOES TOGETHER LIKE A DREAM. MASSIVE PARTY CD THAT'D IT WOULD BE
WISE TO PICK UP BEFORE IT DISAPPEARS FOR GOOD.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38223">DIPLO / =
MIA</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38223">PIRACY =
FUNDS TERRORISM</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38223">UNKNOWN</A>=
- CD (HTX003CD)
<BLOCKQUOTE> ANOTHER MASH-UP SELECTION FROM DIPLO. THIS TIME =
CONCENTRATING
ON THE WORK OF THE HOT PROPERTY KNOWN AS MIA. DIPLO'S DONE A FEW
REMIXES ANYWAY AND HE GETS THEM INTO THE MIX VERY SUCCESSFULLY
PLUS VIRTUALLY ALL OF HER OTHER MATERIAL. THIS IS GOING TO FLY
SO YOU NEED TO GET IN THERE REALLY QUICKLY. CHECK.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38227">DJ =
MENTAT</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38227">MENTAT =
SHOW</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38227">N/A</A>
- CD (MENTATCD1)
<BLOCKQUOTE> SELECTION OF BRITISH HIP HOP MIXED AND SCRATCHED BY DJ =
MENTAT.
FEATURING TRACKS FROM MENTAT HIMSELF, KEITH LAWRENCE, KARL HINDS,
FOREIGN BEGGARS, TOMMY EVANS, SKINNYMAN - KIND OF A LO-FI RELEASE
WITH SOME GOOD TUNES, BUT WITH PERHAPS A BIT TOO MUCH SELF PROMOTION
IF YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN! </BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38226">NICOLAY</A=
>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38226">THE =
DUTCH MASTERS VOL 1 MIX TAPE</A>
- <A HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38226">HARD =
BOILED</A>
- CD (HBD010)
<BLOCKQUOTE> MIXED ALBUM OF ORIGINALS AND REMIXES OF NICOLAY TRACKS. =
DEEP
AND SMOOTH VOCAL HIP HOP WITH A HOST OF TALENT ON REMIX DUTY -
LITTLE BROTHER, FOREIGN EXCHANGE, COMMON AND A WHOLE HOST MORE.
NICE.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<h2><A NAME=3D"TrueFalse5">Eclectic Beats (New Releases, CD)</A> (<A =
HREF=3D"#navigation">top</A>)</h2>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38235">CALM</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38235">MOONAGE =
ELECTRIC ENSEMBLE</A>
- <A HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38235">RAFT =
MUSIC</A>
- CD (LACD-0023)
<BLOCKQUOTE> Calm's work is generally on a jazzy, beaty tip with =
electronica
influences cutting through. This CD is no different and combines
all of these styles to great effect with a smooth, chilled out
summer sound throughout and just the right level of jazzy noodlings
to be pleasant without getting annoying. Good stuff for afternoons
like this one (i.e. hot and sunny).</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38169">DWIGHT =
TRIBLE & THE LIFE FORCE TRIO</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38169">LOVE IS =
THE ANSWER</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38169">NINJA =
TUNE</A>
- 2xCD (ZENCD108)
<BLOCKQUOTE> LEFTFIELD ELECTRONIC R&B MEETS HIP HOP MEETS WEST LONDON =
BROKEN
BEAT MEETS SOUL/FUNK MEETS WARP TYPE OF THING THAT GENUINELY WORKS.
PRODUCED BY ONE HALF OF AMMONCONTACT, THIS WILL DEFINITELY APPEAL
TO FANS OF SA-RA. RELEASED MONDAY 11TH JULY ALTHOUGH WE CAN SEND
IT MAILORDER TO ARRIVE ON MONDAY.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38234">JUSTICE</A=
>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38234">HEARS TO =
THE FUTURE</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38234">HYDROGEN =
DUKEBOX</A>
- CD (DUKE70CD)
<BLOCKQUOTE> 8 tracks of eclectic sounds from Justice. Delves into =
his passion
for drum & bass, beats, electro and hip hop with a great deal
of style and you end up with a fine selection of grooved out,
well produced music. Features the wicked single 'Wack MC's' in
both vocal and instrumental forms. Check.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38142">MAKER</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38142">SHOOTING =
THE BREEZE</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38142">GALAPAGOS =
4</A>
- CD (FNC801CD)
<BLOCKQUOTE> JAZZY ECLECTISM, BIT LIKE A MORE BREAKBEAT-Y LUCKY =
PIERRE MEETS
NINJA TUNE OR JAGA JAZZIST. THE SORT OF THING ONE MIGHT EXPECT
TO HEAR IN A SHOREDITCH BAR (IF THAT'S NOT TOO =
DEROGATORY!).</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38224">MELLOW =
SUB MACHINE</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38224">LOS =
MACHINOS MELLOS</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38224">GDANSK</A>
- CD (LATO004)
<BLOCKQUOTE> WE ALL LIVE IN THE MELLOW SUB MACHINE... ...AND THAT IS =
A WORLD
OF DOWNTEMPO ELECTRONICS WITH PLENTY OF MELODY, MELANCHOLIC FEMALE
VOCALS AND A GENERALLY SLEEPY DISPOSITION. MANAGES TO AVOID OBVIOUS
PITFALLS AND IS SWEET WITHOUT BEING SICKLY.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38240">YENNEH</A>=
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38240">RED =
NOISE</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38240">FREERANGE =
RECORDS</A>
- CD (FRCD1)
<BLOCKQUOTE> Deep and soulful jazzed-out breaks and beats here on =
this the
first album release on Freerange. Well put together and infinitely
chilled, this is a good one for lazy summer afternoons and warm
sunny evenings. Smooth and mellow music all round.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<h2><A NAME=3D"TrueFalse6">Guitar Based (New Releases, CD)</A> (<A =
HREF=3D"#navigation">top</A>)</h2>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38232">ASHBY</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38232">LOOKS =
LIKE YOU'VE ALREADY WON</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38232">MARINA</A>
- CD (MA64)
<BLOCKQUOTE> I've had a bit of a soft spot for Marina and their =
foppish, indie
/ pop sound mixed with occasional electronics. Almost like a =
modern-day
Sarah records, you might say. This album from Ashiby is melodic,
groovy, poppy and very pleasnt indeed and the songs have obviously
been constructed with a great love and care. It really comes across
in the tracks with their lovely vocals from Evelyn Pope. Lovely,
a bit twee, but ultimately very satisfying indeed.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38143">DEAD =
HOLLYWOOD STARS</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38143">SMOKE =
AND MIRRORS</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38143">HYMEN</A>
- CD (Y745CD)
<BLOCKQUOTE> A NICE RELAXING END TO THE DAY IT IS, THEN. NO, REALLY - =
THIS
IS NOTHING LIKE I WHAT I EXPECTED (CONSIDERING HYMEN'S TRACK RECORD
FOR SHEER SONIC TERRORISM). IT'S A TOUGH ONE TO CATEGORISE =
NONETHELESS
- TO ME IT SOUNDED A BIT LIKE TORTOISE, RY COODER AND MULTICAST
JAMMING AT 5AM IN AN EMPTY BAR (BUT THEN, I AM SO VERY =
TIRED)....</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38138">DEAF =
MUTES</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38138">EXPLORING=
THE SECRETS OF TREATING</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38138">FENCE</A>
- CD (FNC801CD)
<BLOCKQUOTE> REUBEN TAYLOR AND VIC GALLOWAY ARE TWO OF JAMES =
YORKSTON'S ATHLETES
(UNLESS I'M VERY MUCH MISTAKEN), SO YOU WON'T BE SURPRISED TO
DISCOVER MR. YORKSTON PLAYS MANDOLIN AND DOUBLE BASS ON THIS.
FENCE COLLECTIVE FANS GET IN THERE - IMAGINE A MUCH MORE TOLERABLE
VERSION OF THE PROCLAIMERS (YES, REALLY!).</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38225">ED =
ASKEW</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38225">ASK THE =
UNICORN</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38225">ESP-DISK</A=
>
- CD (ESP1092)
<BLOCKQUOTE> ORIGINALLY RELEASED IN 1968 THIS IS ED ASKEW ON VOCAL =
AND TIPLE
(?!) - KIND OF COMING FROM THE DYLAN NECK OF THE WOODS, EVEN DOWN
TO THE PAINED AND TUNELESS SINGING. VERY SIMPLE FOLK SONGS AND
RATHER BEAUTIFUL TOO.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38183">FINAL =
FANTASY</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38183">HAS A =
GOOD HOME</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38183">TOMLAB</A>
- CD (TOM54CD)
<BLOCKQUOTE> INTELLIGENT, MEMORABLE AND UPLIFTING ANTI-FOLK UTILISING =
ONLY
VOCALS, VIOLIN AND LOOPING PEDALS. FINAL FANTASY IS, INFACT, =
EX-HIDDEN
CAMERAS MEMBER / OCCASIONAL ARCADE FIRE ASSOCIATE OWEN PALLETT
(WHO ALSO ACTUALLY SUPPORTED ARCADE FIRE ON THEIR RECENT UK JAUNT).
DEFINITELY ONE OF TOMLAB'S MORE IMPORTANT RELEASES OF RECENT.
RELEASED MONDAY 11TH JULY ALTHOUGH WE CAN SEND IT MAILORDER TO
ARRIVE ON MONDAY.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38128">INTERPOL</=
A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38128">C'MERE =
EP</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38128">LABELS</A>
- CD (3126172CD)
<BLOCKQUOTE> A HANDY 5-TRACK FRENCH IMPORT CD FOR THOSE THAT MISSED =
OUT ON
THE UK SINGLES. "C'MERE" C'MES F'RM TH' R'C'NT ALB'M (OF C'RSE),
PLUS YOU GET THREE OF THOSE REMIXES BY SOLO INTERPOLIANS (OF "NARC",
"PERVERT" AND "NOT EVEN JAIL") PLUS THE SAM FOG VS. BOB MOULD
REWORK OF "LENGTH OF LOVE" (WHICH I DON'T RECALL BEING RELEASED
OVER HERE, ACTUALLY)....</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38137">KICKER</A>=
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38137">OUR WILD =
MERCURY YEARS</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38137">TRACK AND =
FIELD ORGANISATION</A>
- CD (HEAT30CD)
<BLOCKQUOTE> SWEET INDIE GUITAR POP AS ONE HAS COME TO EXPECT FROM =
TRACK &
FIELD. FANS OF FELT, THE LADYBUG TRANSISTOR, ADAM GREEN ETC SHOULD
GIVE THIS A WHIRL. NICE AND SUMMERY.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38144">LE =
CORBUSIER</A>
- <A HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38144">LE =
CORBUSIER</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38144">KNIFEVILLE<=
/A>
- CD (??)
<BLOCKQUOTE> LIKE THE VERY BEST FROM THE WORLD OF MELODIC POST ROCK? =
THEN DO
CHECK OUT THIS IMPRESSIVE 5-TRACK EP FROM THIS OBSCURE ITALIAN
LABEL. THINK TRISTEZA, SOUVARIS, TARENTEL, IMMENSE, SLINT, PIANO
MAGIC. GREAT PACKAGING, TOO - EACH COPY COMES WITH ITS OWN UNIQUE
AND HIGHLY ATTRACTIVE POLAROID. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, AND VERY =
REASONABLY
PRICED, TOO.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38231">MARK =
LANEGAN BAND</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38231">HERE =
COMES THAT WEIRD CHILL</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38231">BEGGARS =
BANQUET</A>
- CD (BBQ373CD)
<BLOCKQUOTE> Mark Lanegan's sound is dark, heavy and, for me at =
least, quite
impenetrable to begin with. The more you listen however, the more
you're likely to get out of it. Big guitars, breakbeats, moments
of electronica and vocals that are both sung and spoken. Heavy
going at times, but probably worth it if you invest the correct
amount of time in it.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38141">NICK =
CASTRO & THE POISON TREE</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38141">FURTHER =
FROM GRACE</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38141">STRANGE =
ATTRACTORS</A>
- CD (SAAH030CD)
<BLOCKQUOTE> HUSHED, TRADITIONAL FOLK WITH A REAL HIPPY-ISH FEEL... =
THINK BADLY
DRAWN BOY MEETS PENTANGLE MEETS NICK DRAKE MEETS DEVENDRA MEETS
COLIN BLUNSTONE MEETS "LISTEN TO WHAT THE FLOWER PEOPLE SAY" BY
A YOUNG, FRESH-FACED SPINAL TAP... SLICE THIS GUY IN HALF AND
I WOULDN'T BE SURPRISED IF THE WORD "FOLK" WAS WRITTEN THRU HIM
LIKE A STICK OF ROCK....</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38199">PART =
CHIMP</A>
- <A HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38199">I =
AM COME</A>
- <A HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38199">ROCK =
ACTION</A>
- CD (ROCKACT20CD)
<BLOCKQUOTE> ONE OF THE MOST FEROCIOUS OF BRITISH INDIE ROCK BANDS =
AROUND AT
THE MOMENT RETURN WITH A THUNDEROUS SECOND ALBUM. EXTREME NOISE
AND RIFFS A GO-GO; IF YOU'RE A FAN OF EVERYTHING FROM SONIC YOUTH
TO BLACK SABBATH TO LIGHTNING BOLT TO THE MELVINS TO MOGWAI TO
COMETS ON FIRE TO TRAIL OF DEAD, DO MAKE SURE YOU GIVE THIS A
LISTEN. RELEASED MONDAY 11TH JULY ALTHOUGH WE CAN SEND IT MAILORDER
TO ARRIVE ON MONDAY.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38172">PETRA =
JEAN PHILLIPSON</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38172">NOTES ON =
LOVE</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38172">GRONLAND</A=
>
- CD (CDGRON22)
<BLOCKQUOTE> THERE SEEMS TO BE A LOT OF ALBUMS AROUND THAT SOUND LIKE =
THIS
AT THE MOMENT (SULTRY FEMALE VOCALS, SLIGHTLY QUIRKY, A BIT JAZZY
WITH OCCASIONALLY CONTRIVED LEFTFIELD/ELECTRONIC TENDENCIES, GEARED
TOWARDS BIG CHILL ATTENDEES AND/OR SUNDAY TIMES READERS DESPERATELY
TRYING TO KEEP UP WITH TRENDS). FOR FANS OF ROISIN MURPHY, MARA
CARLYSE, NORAH JONES, DANI SICILIANO THEN!</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38158">STUART A. =
STAPLES</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38158">LUCKY =
DOG RECORDINGS 03-04</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38158">LUCKY =
DOG</A>
- CD (BBQCD242)
<BLOCKQUOTE> YOU WON'T BE TOO SURPRISED TO HEAR THAT THE DEBUT SOLO =
ALBUM FROM
TINDERSTICKS FRONTMAN STUART STAPLES IS A HEARTFELT, TENDER, =
UNDERSTATED
AFFAIR - NOT TO MENTION EXCEPTIONAL. TEN GORGEOUS, INTIMATE SONGS
THAT WILL GO DOWN A STORM WITH THE TINDERS' CONSIDERABLE (AND
LOYAL) FANBASE (WHICH INCLUDES MYSELF). RELEASED MONDAY 11TH JULY
ALTHOUGH WE CAN SEND IT MAILORDER TO ARRIVE ON MONDAY.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38125">TERRY =
EDWARDS / VARIOUS</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38125">LABEL =
SAMPLER</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38125">SARTORIAL</=
A>
- CD (FIT015CD)
<BLOCKQUOTE> BARGAIN SAMPLER OF TERRY EDWARDS RELATED MATERIAL FROM =
OVER THE
YEARS. WHETHER AS A MEMBER OF THE HIGSONS (WHICH, OF COURSE, =
FEATURED
THE FAST SHOW'S CHARLIE HIGSON AS FRONTMAN), BUTTERFIELD 8, THE
SCAPEGOATS OR A SOLO ARTIST, MULTI-INSTRUMENTALIST EDWARDS HAS
ALWAYS BEEN DIVERSE AND INTERESTING, WHETHER COVERING MILES DAVIS,
THE JESUS & MARY CHAIN OR BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY! A GREAT INTRODUCTION
TO THIS HIGHLY UNDERRATED ARTIST.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<h2><A NAME=3D"FalseFalse6">Guitar Based (Restocks, CD)</A> (<A =
HREF=3D"#navigation">top</A>)</h2>
<A HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D2019">BETA =
BAND, THE</A>
- <A HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D2019">THE =
THREE EPS</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D2019">REGAL</A>
- CD (724349738522)
<BLOCKQUOTE> THE BETA BAND MIGHT NOW HAVE SPLIT, BUT THEIR STORY, NOT =
TO MENTION
THEIR MUSIC (ESPECIALLY THIS COMPILATION, AND THE FINAL ALBUM)
WILL CERTAINLY LIVE ON - YOU COULDN'T DREAM UP A MORE TELLING
PARABLE AT THIS STAGE IN THE HISTORY OF THE MUSIC BUSINESS DETAILING
EXACTLY WHY GREAT BANDS SHOULD NEVER SIGN TO MAJOR LABELS. STILL,
HAVING SAID ALL THAT, THIS CD CONTAINS "INNER MEET ME", "SHE'S
THE ONE" AND "NEEDLES IN MY EYES", AND IN SOME RESPECTS, THAT'S
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D35355">LCD =
SOUNDSYSTEM</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D35355">LCD =
SOUNDSYSTEM</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D35355">EMI</A>
- CD (2138CD)
<BLOCKQUOTE> DEBUT CD HERE FROM THIS ONE MAN PUNKFUNKINDIEDISCO =
EXPLOSION.
16 TRACKS SPREAD ACROSS 2 CD'S OF RAW DANCEABLE ACTION (INCLUDING
A 7-TRACK BONUS CD COMPILING THE FIRST THREE SINGLES + B-SIDES).
ABSOLUTELY MASSIVE ALBUM, NO NEED TO SAY TOO MUCH MORE, =
REALLY!</BLOCKQUOTE>
<h2><A NAME=3D"TrueFalse7">Funk / Jazz / Soul (New Releases, CD)</A> (<A =
HREF=3D"#navigation">top</A>)</h2>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38222">ALBERT =
AYLER</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38222">BELLS / =
PROPHECY</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38222">ESP-DISK</A=
>
- CD (ESP4006)
<BLOCKQUOTE> SIX TRACK ALBUM FROM SAXOPHONIST SUPREMO ALBERT AYLER, =
CULMINATING
IN THE 20 MINUTE EPIC "BELLS". RECORDED IN 1965, PERCUSSION, BASS,
TRUMPET AND SAXOPHONE COMBINE TO PRODUCE MOMENTS OF REAL BEAUTY
AND MOMENTS OF UTTER CHAOS - HE / THEY SURF THAT LINE TO PERFECTION.
STUNNING, BUT THEN THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST RESPECTED OF THE FREE
JAZZ MUSICIANS, SO NOT SUPRISING REALLY...</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38248">VARIOUS</A=
>
- <A HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38248">DJ =
DREZ - RARE SOUL VOL.1</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38248">TUBE</A>
- CD (SS10CD)
<BLOCKQUOTE> Well, this is a cheeky little fella, isn't it? 35 funk =
tracks
that have been sampled by a whole host of musicians and that you'll
probably recognize as soon as you hear them. Tracks from Stanley
Turrentine, Munk Higgins, Curtis Mayfield, Grover Washington,
The Heath Brothers, The Monkeys, Cecil Holmes, Kool & The Gang
and loads of others make this a really good party in itself and
an interesting document of just how unoriginal people are these
days. Did I just say that? Naughty me (hand slapping noises in
the background).</BLOCKQUOTE>
<h2><A NAME=3D"FalseFalse7">Funk / Jazz / Soul (Restocks, CD)</A> (<A =
HREF=3D"#navigation">top</A>)</h2>
<A HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D18996">SUN =
RA</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D18996">CONCERT =
FOR THE COMET KOHHHOUTEK</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D18996">ESP</A>
- CD (ESPCD3033)
<BLOCKQUOTE> 9 tracks in praise of this little known comet from Sun =
Ra and
his co-conspirators. Recorded live in 1973 and still sounding
as fresh and as potty as it ever did. Forward thinking? You =
bet!</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D18994">SUN =
RA</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D18994">NOTHING =
IS</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D18994">ESP</A>
- CD (ESPCD1045)
<BLOCKQUOTE> Avant-garde space-jazz from the master of this way-out =
jazz sound.
Taken from the 1966 recordings of the New York Arts Council gigs.
The world is a nicer place for having this eccentric man's music
expanding minds everywhere!</BLOCKQUOTE>
<h2><A NAME=3D"TrueFalse8">Reggae / Dub (New Releases, CD)</A> (<A =
HREF=3D"#navigation">top</A>)</h2>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38164">VARIOUS</A=
>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38164">STUDIO =
ONE LOVERS</A>
- <A HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38164">SOUL =
JAZZ</A>
- CD (SJRCD116)
<BLOCKQUOTE> WHAT MORE DO YOU NEED TO KNOW OTHER THAN THE ARTISTS =
COMPILED?
BOB MARLEY & THE WAILERS, DELROY WILSON, HORACE ANDY, BOB AND
MARCIA, JACKIE MITTOO, ALTON ELLIS, JOHN HOLT, THE HEPTONES AND
A WHOLE BUNCH OF OTHERS COME TOGETHER UNDER THE LATEST SOUL JAZZ
STUDIO ONE ARCHIVE PROJECT. RELEASED MONDAY 11TH JULY ALTHOUGH
WE CAN SEND IT MAILORDER TO ARRIVE ON MONDAY.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<h2><A NAME=3D"TrueFalse11">Experimental (New Releases, CD)</A> (<A =
HREF=3D"#navigation">top</A>)</h2>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38239">AZUSA =
PLANE</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38239">THE =
HIGHWAY'S JAMMED WITH BROKEN HEROES</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38239">K-RAA-K</A>=
- CD (KRAAK3)
<BLOCKQUOTE> An early K-raa-K release here that sees Azusa Plane =
providing
a defiantly odd two track cd. The first piece concerns itself
with the slight manipulation of guitar and amplifier hum and hiss
with occasional notes cutting through into the mix. The second
track is more of lopped, textural affair with a guitar refrain
sampled then played about with to make an intriguingly hypnotic
sound. Well worth a listen I would say.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38126">JOHN =
ZORN / JAMIE SAFT TRIO</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38126">ASTAROTH<=
/A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38126">TZADIK</A>
- CD (TZA7348)
<BLOCKQUOTE> THE JAMIE SAFT TRIO (FEATURING MASADA REGULAR GREG COHEN =
ON BASS)
REDEFINE MASADA FOR PIANO TRIO, WITH DEVASTATING EFFECT. A MUST
FOR ZORN AND/OR TZADIK REGULARS.</BLOCKQUOTE>
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