[Smallfish-releases-html] Smallfish Mailout 18/07/05
justusfish
justusfish@smallfish.co.uk
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Smallfish Mailout 18/07/05
Hi there.
There are a few nice bits to mention this week as well as the usual =
selection of goods. There seems to be quite a lot of Techno and Electro =
bits this week so those looking to pick up some dancefloor burners =
should find some great bits in amongst it.
New 12k Releases
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've only got =
10 copies of this so if you want one you'd best snap it up as quickly as =
possible! Both CDs are prime examples, once again, of why we love =
minimal electronica so much here at Smallfish.
Autechre / Hafler Trio CD
This will be back in mid-week and as it's proving to be something of a =
stormer I'd suggest that when you see it back on the website you grab it =
as quickly as possible!
Lost - August Bank Holiday Sunday - 28th August
Tickets for Lost will be in sometime later this week and, as ever, it =
promises to be a good one. Details:
LOST
BANK HOLIDAY SUNDAY 28TH AUGUST
@ THE BRIDGE, WESTON ST SE1
featuring
red.
JEFF MILLS EXCLUSIVE UK DATE
STEVE BICKNELLL
MORE T.B.C.
purple.
RHYTHM & SOUND
+ AXIS ART PROJECT
Following on from the dvd installation featured in May LOST presents =20
the second in a collaborative series of events in association with
JEFF MILLS/AXIS RECORDS.
Sounds great!
That's about it for this week so I'll say goodbye on behalf of all of us =
here at Smallfish.
Have a great week.
Peace.
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>Hi there.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DTahoma size=3D2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DTahoma size=3D2>There are a few nice bits to mention =
this week as=20
well as the usual selection of goods. There seems to be quite a lot of =
Techno=20
and Electro bits this week so those looking to pick up some dancefloor =
burners=20
should find some great bits in amongst it.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DTahoma size=3D2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><U><FONT face=3DTahoma =
size=3D2></FONT></U></STRONG> </DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><U><FONT face=3DTahoma size=3D2>New 12k=20
Releases</FONT></U></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DTahoma size=3D2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DTahoma size=3D2>First is the brand new 12k CD from =
Frank=20
Bretschneider + Steinbruchel, 'Status' [12k1033]. As is becoming a trend =
with=20
12k, this collaborative work is made up of pieces of music which were =
initially=20
composed seperately by each artist then sent to the other and reworked.=20
Beginning back in 2003, this has been 2 years in the making... and it =
shows. The=20
second release is 'Live in Japan 2004' [12k2001] by label owner Taylor =
Deupree +=20
Christopher Willitts. Released in extremely limited quantites and mainly =
only=20
available on their recent tour of Japan, we've only got 10 =
copies of=20
this so if you want one you'd best snap it up as quickly as possible! =
Both CDs=20
are prime examples, once again, of why we love minimal electronica so =
much here=20
at Smallfish.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DTahoma size=3D2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DTahoma size=3D2><FONT face=3DArial =
size=3D3></FONT></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3D+0><STRONG><U><FONT face=3DTahoma size=3D2>Autechre / =
Hafler Trio=20
CD</FONT></U></STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3D+0><STRONG><U><FONT face=3DTahoma=20
size=3D2></FONT></U></STRONG></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3D+0><FONT face=3DTahoma size=3D2>This will be back in =
mid-week and as=20
it's proving to be something of a stormer I'd suggest that when you see =
it back=20
on the website you grab it as quickly as possible!</FONT></FONT></DIV>
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size=3D2></FONT></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3D+0><FONT face=3DTahoma =
size=3D2></FONT></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3D+0><FONT face=3DTahoma size=3D2><STRONG><U>Lost - =
August Bank=20
Holiday Sunday - 28th August</U></STRONG></FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3D+0><STRONG><U><FONT face=3DTahoma=20
size=3D2></FONT></U></STRONG></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3D+0><FONT face=3DTahoma><FONT size=3D2>Tickets for Lost =
will be in=20
sometime later this week and, as ever, it promises to be a good one.=20
Details:</FONT></FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DTahoma size=3D2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DTahoma size=3D2>LOST<BR>BANK HOLIDAY SUNDAY 28TH =
AUGUST<BR>@ THE=20
BRIDGE, WESTON ST SE1<BR>featuring<BR>red.<BR>JEFF MILLS =
EXCLUSIVE =20
UK DATE<BR>STEVE BICKNELLL<BR>MORE T.B.C.<BR>purple.<BR>RHYTHM & =
SOUND<BR>+=20
AXIS ART PROJECT<BR>Following on from the dvd installation featured in =
May LOST=20
presents <BR>the second in a collaborative series of events in =
association=20
with<BR>JEFF MILLS/AXIS RECORDS.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DTahoma size=3D2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DTahoma size=3D2>Sounds great!</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DTahoma size=3D2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DTahoma size=3D2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DTahoma size=3D2>That's about it for this week so I'll =
say goodbye=20
on behalf of all of us here at Smallfish.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DTahoma size=3D2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DTahoma size=3D2>Have a great week.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DTahoma size=3D2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DTahoma size=3D2>Peace.</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> =
(18/07/2005)</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 7
<LI><A HREF=3D"#TrueTrue1">Techno / Electro (New Releases, Vinyl)</A>
x 47
<LI><A HREF=3D"#FalseTrue1">Techno / Electro (Restocks, Vinyl)</A>
x 17
<LI><A HREF=3D"#FalseTrue2">US Techno / Electro (Restocks, Vinyl)</A>
x 4
<LI><A HREF=3D"#TrueTrue3">House (New Releases, Vinyl)</A>
x 1
<LI><A HREF=3D"#FalseTrue3">House (Restocks, Vinyl)</A>
x 1
<LI><A HREF=3D"#TrueTrue4">Hip Hop (New Releases, Vinyl)</A>
x 7
<LI><A HREF=3D"#FalseTrue4">Hip Hop (Restocks, Vinyl)</A>
x 1
<LI><A HREF=3D"#TrueTrue5">Eclectic Beats (New Releases, Vinyl)</A>
x 1
<LI><A HREF=3D"#TrueTrue6">Guitar Based (New Releases, Vinyl)</A>
x 9
<LI><A HREF=3D"#TrueTrue7">Funk / Jazz / Soul (New Releases, Vinyl)</A>
x 1
<LI><A HREF=3D"#TrueFalse0">Electronica (New Releases, CD)</A>
x 7
<LI><A HREF=3D"#FalseFalse0">Electronica (Restocks, CD)</A>
x 6
<LI><A HREF=3D"#TrueFalse1">Techno / Electro (New Releases, CD)</A>
x 3
<LI><A HREF=3D"#FalseFalse1">Techno / Electro (Restocks, CD)</A>
x 5
<LI><A HREF=3D"#TrueFalse4">Hip Hop (New Releases, CD)</A>
x 3
<LI><A HREF=3D"#FalseFalse4">Hip Hop (Restocks, CD)</A>
x 1
<LI><A HREF=3D"#TrueFalse6">Guitar Based (New Releases, CD)</A>
x 8
<LI><A HREF=3D"#TrueFalse7">Funk / Jazz / Soul (New Releases, CD)</A>
x 2
<LI><A HREF=3D"#TrueFalse11">Experimental (New Releases, CD)</A>
x 1
</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=3D38295">ANDREW =
WEATHERALL / KEITH TENNISWOOD</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38295">HIDDEN =
LIBRARY 2</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38295">HIDDEN =
LIBRARY</A>
- 7" (HL002)
<BLOCKQUOTE> The potent combination of Weatherall and Tenniswood gets =
together
here for a low-key electronic release. The first cut is clearly
influenced by electro and breaks but has a fresh sound and nicely
minimal chord structures. The flip has a more live-sounding feel
with a guitar bassline and a more overtly hip hop feel to the
beats. Definitely one to get a listen to. </BLOCKQUOTE>
<A HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38296">JNR. =
POON</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38296">HIDDEN =
LIBRARY 3</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38296">HIDDEN =
LIBRARY</A>
- 7" (HL003)
<BLOCKQUOTE> Interesting little diversion from Jnr. Poon here. Two =
tracks which
take in a synthy, retro pop electro sound on the main side with
a more downbeat, slightly hip hop influenced electronica cut on
the flip. Nicely put together, if not earth-shatteringly amazing,
and a good addition to your electro set. </BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38324">SOLO-MAN =
SPECTRUM</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38324">POPCORN =
IN HEAVEN</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38324">BOTANICA =
DEL JIBARO</A>
- 12" (BDJ026)
<BLOCKQUOTE> 7 tracks of electronic hip hop pleasure here from =
Miami's Beta
Bodega crew. Solo-man provides a record of two distinct halves.
The first side is more of a deep, funky affair with three cracking
tracks (instrumental and vocal) that should get the heads nodding!.
The flip is slightly darker and a wee bit more aggressive but
is a nice alternative to the other, lighter side. Great stuff
from this reliable imprint. </BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38325">VARIOUS</A=
>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38325">THE =
DUDES EP</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38325">SHADETEK</A=
>
- 12" (SHT007)
<BLOCKQUOTE> Probably a stronger release than 'The Girls EP'. This =
has more
of an overt electronic feel as well as a Crunky feel to tsome
of the beats and some blatantly large hip hop vocal moments. =
Processed
to the max and pretty much as crunched up as you can get, I guess
a good comparison would be the more aggressive recent Spezial
Material gear. Whoop, whoop! </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=3D37077">AFX</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D37077">ANALORD =
08</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D37077">REPHLEX</A>=
- 12" (ANALORD08)
<BLOCKQUOTE> ANALORD 08 IS THE FIRST OF THE SERIES SO FAR (THERE'S A =
FEW MORE
TO COME) WHERE THE TRACK TITLES ARE NAMED AFTER SPYWARE SOFTWARE,
SO ANYONE RUNNING ANTI-SPYWARE SOFTWARE ON THEIR COMPUTER MIGHT
END UP WITH THESE (PERHAPS ILLICIT MP3) FILES DELETED! SMART =
THINKING,
IF A LITTLE SNIDE. ANYWAY, THE MUSIC, ALTHOUGH AGAIN INSTANTLY
IDENTIFIABLE AS AN ANALORD RELEASE, SEES ANOTHER SLIGHT TWIST.
THE OPENING TRACK IS VERY DISCO FLAVOURED, AND TRACK TWO IS ALMOST
DETROIT SOUNDING IN ITS APPROACH - IT'S ACTUALLY A BIT CLARO =
INTELECTO.
SIDE TWO CONTAINS PERHAPS THE TWO MOST WARM AND SOULFUL ANALORD
PIECES SO FAR. CERTAINLY MORE REFLECTIVE AND DOWNTEMPO THAN SIDE
ONE, I CAN EVEN SEE FANS OF MINIMAL TECHNO (EG. PLASTIKMAN, =
LAWRENCE)
GOING FOR THIS. ON YOUR MARKS, GET SET... RUNAROUND!</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D35352">AFX</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D35352">ANALORD =
02</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D35352">REPHLEX</A>=
- 12" (ANALORD02)
<BLOCKQUOTE> HERE'S THE SECOND PART OF THE NEW SERIES OF AFX RELEASES =
AND,
IF ANYTHING, IT'S ACTUALLY BETTER THAN ANALORD 01! THIS ONE COMES
AT YOU IN A SIMILARLY ACIDIC STYLE, BUT WITH A DEEPER, SURPRISINGLY
HOUSE ORIENTATED STYLE AND A DEFINITE NOD TO THE ONE AND ONLY
LARRY HEARD. A REAL RETURN TO FORM FROM ONE OF THE MOST DELIBERATELY
AWKWARD ARTISTS OF ALL TIME. PROPS TO THE TWIN. OH YES, YOU'LL
NEED TO GET IN QUICK AS THESE ARE VERY LIMITED. </BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38077">APHEX =
TWIN</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38077">REMIXES =
1</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38077">UNKNOWN</A>=
- 2xLP (ATW01)
<BLOCKQUOTE> WELL, WELL. A SELECTION OF REMIXES BY A CERTAIN APHEX =
TWIN. SEEMS
A BIT LIKE THE 26 MIXES FOR CASH COMPILATION BUT, TO BE FAIR,
YOU CAN'T KNOCK A VINYL VERSION THAT INCLUDES HIS STAGGERINGLY
COOL VERSIONS OF ST ETIENNE, NAV KATZE, SEEFEEL, CURVE, BABY FORD,
MEAT BEAT MANIFESTO, THE GENTLE PEOPLE AND THE BEATNIKS. PLUS
YOU GET THE ACID EDIT OF WINDOWLICKER AS WELL. STORMING STUFF
THAT IT WOULD PROBABLY BE FOOLISH TO MISS!</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D37600">CYNE</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D37600">RUNNING =
WATER (FOURTET REMIX)</A>
- <A HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D37600">CITY =
CENTRE OFFICES</A>
- 12" (BLOCK033)
<BLOCKQUOTE> C.C.O. DELVE FURTHER INTO CYNE'S WONDERFULLY DENSE HIP =
HOP SOUND.
INCREDIBLY WELL CONSTRUCTED BEATS AND DEEP, DEEP SAMPLES UNDERPIN
THE SERIOUS VOCAL WORK WITH A GREAT DEAL OF PANACHE. COUPLE THAT
WITH A FOURTET REMIX WHICH SHOWS KEIRAN'S SKILLS WITH THE BEATS
AND YOU'VE GOT A WINNING COMBINATION ALL ROUND. A STRONG RELEASE
FROM A LABLE THAT'S ON TOP FORM AT THE MOMENT. =
RECOMMENDED.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D37829">MARK =
BROOM</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D37829">ANGIE =
REVISITED (AUTECHRE ALT MIX)</A>
- <A HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D37829">PURE =
PLASTIC</A>
- 12" (PPD1)
<BLOCKQUOTE> FIRST AND FOREMOST THIS IS A REMASTERED REISSUE OF A =
CLASSIC MARK
BROOM TRACK. QUALITY TECHNO FROM, OOH, AROUND '95 I THINK. THE
FLIP IS SOMETHING A BIT SPECIAL. AN UNRELEASED AUTECHRE MIX FROM
THE SAME PERIOD WHICH COMES AS A COMPLETE ALTERNATIVE TO THE =
RELEASED
MIX. A CLASSIC EXAMPLE OF WHY SO MANY PEOPLE LOVE AUTECHRE'S WORK
WITH ITS LUSH CHORDS AND AMAZINGLY TIGHT PERCUSSION. HIGHLY, HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D34220">MICHAELA =
MELIAN</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D34220">BADEN-BAD=
EN</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D34220">MONIKA</A>
- 2xLP (MONIKA39LP)
<BLOCKQUOTE> YES, YES! WE'VE GOT A HOT ONE FOR YOU! THIS IS A SUPERB =
PIECE
OF WORK. MICHAELA DELIVERS SEVEN TRACKS OF DIVINELY WORKED =
ELECTRONICA
AND ORGANIC SOUNDS BUT WITH A DUBBY HOUSE INFLUENCE GOING ON.
HARD TO DO IT JUSTICE WITH WORDS, BUT IF YOU CAN IMAGINE THE BASTARD
SON OF BERLIN, COLOGNE AND THEO PARRISH MIXED WITH THE DEEPNESS
OF, SAY, KARAOKE KALK, YOU MIGHT BE GETTING CLOSE. STUPENDOUS.
JUST GET IT.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D35357">PSAPP</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D35357">TIGER, =
MY FRIEND</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D35357">ARABLE</A>
- LP (ARABLE4)
<BLOCKQUOTE> THE EAGERLY AWAITED FULL ALBUM FROM THE MIGHTY FINE =
PSAPP LANDS
UPON THESE SUNNY SHORES AND IT'S AN ABSOLUTE BEAUTY. THE SHEER
PLAYFULNESS AND SENSE OF MELODY IS MAGNIFICENT AND COUPLED WITH
SOME PERKY, VERY INDIVIDUAL PROGRAMMING IT CREATES AN INTRIGUING
AND ENGAGING COLLISION OF ELECTRONICA AND ORGANIC SOUNDS. THE
VOCALS ARE SULTRY, SWEET AND STRANGELY SEXY AND, ALL IN ALL,=20
THIS IS A SUPERB ALBUM ALL ROUND. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.</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=3D38280">8-BIT =
ROCKERS</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38280">EXIT / =
ENTRANCE</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38280">STILLEBEN</=
A>
- 12" (STILLEBEN026)
<BLOCKQUOTE> This is a fabulous ep and quite possibly the strongest =
release
on Stilleben so far for me. Fresh, incredibly well produced =
electro-based
tracks which owe as much to Drexciya as they do to the usual =
retro-synthy
/ Italo sound. In fact the first track on the B-side could easily
be an aquatic missive from the late James Stinson... yes, it's
that good. A hot 12" for a hot, sticky afternoon... just what
the electro-doctor ordered!</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38273">ALEX =
UNDER</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38273">ROJO PAR =
Y PASA</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38273">CMYK</A>
- 12" (CMYK006)
<BLOCKQUOTE> Alex Under doesn't seem to be able to do a thing wrong =
at the
moment and this, the 6th release on CMYK, is more proof, if it
were needed, that he's on top form. Three killer techno grooves
with subtly shuffling house influences to the beats and lush,
minimal sounds. Fans of previous work are liable to smitten with
this... just like I am. Recommended. </BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38342">ANTHONY =
SHAKIR</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38342">LOST & =
FOUND 1</A>
- <A HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38342">DUST =
SCIENCE</A>
- 12" (DUSTV005)
<BLOCKQUOTE> It's always good to get some material from Shake. His =
techno sound
is still pushing forward and still pretty much in a league of
its own. 3 tracks that vary in style and range from hypnotic minimal
loop tracks to a more lush and chord driven, classic Detroit sound.
A lovely piece of vinyl for fans of true techno.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38282">ARIL =
BRIKHA</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38282">PREY FOR =
PEACE</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38282">MUSIC =
MAN</A>
- 12" (MM116)
<BLOCKQUOTE> Good god. It's virtually a trance record. Don't get me =
wrong,
I love Aril Brikha as much as the next man, but this is really
quite strange. The solid techno beats are all there, the melodic
chords are in place, but it just has this trance feel that's hard
to escape. You'll definitely need to check this yourselves and
make up your own minds. </BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38281">CHRISTOPHE=
R JUST</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38281">B.O.B.</A=
>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38281">POMELO</A>
- 12" (POM15)
<BLOCKQUOTE> Cripes alive! This is a banger. Putting it on, I was =
expecting
a disco / house / techno sort of affair and then I remembered
it's on Pomelo. What you end up with are 3 fierce electro-based
tracks with almost entirely distorted up sounds and beats that
will bang through your head and really get into your feet. An
absolutely wicked ep all round. Bravo.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38333">D1</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38333">BELIEVE</=
A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38333">SOULJA</A>
- 12" (SOULJ8)
<BLOCKQUOTE> Is it grime? Dubstep? Garage/Breaks? Electronica, even? =
No, but
equally, yes, all of these. Confused? You won't be - this is deep,
minimal electronic grime, combining slick D&B textures, =
Bladerunner-esque
synths and fresh vocal samples. A very cool release from this
Tempa / FWD>> related offshoot. </BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38272">DAMIAN =
SCHWARTZ</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38272">ARENA EN =
LOS ZAPATOS</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38272">APNEA</A>
- 12" (APNEA004)
<BLOCKQUOTE> Apnea is one of those really cool labels that seem to =
stay just
under the radar and put out fantastic minimalistic techno records.
For those in the know it won't come as a surprise to find that
this is a fantastic 4 track ep of funky, smoothly put together
tech funk with lovely sounds and rolling beats. Damian does it
again. Recommended. </BLOCKQUOTE>
<A HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38318">DARK =
COMEDY</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38318">GOOD =
GOD</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38318">POUSSEZ!</A=
>
- 12" (P06)
<BLOCKQUOTE> Bizarre release from Kenny Larkin. Following on from the =
housey,
jazzy album this is a strange slice of very electronic sounding
drum & bass with a technical feel and tons of funk. Very peculiar.
The flip is a strong hybrid of histechno and house sounds melded
together with abstract chord structures and weird, off-kilter
beats. Better than the album, in my opinion and well worth checking
out. </BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38302">DARKO =
ESSER</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38302">THE =
RAVEN EP</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38302">VETO</A>
- 12" (VT06)
<BLOCKQUOTE> Wonky techno par excellence here from Birmingham based =
Veto. Harsh,
almost industrial tracks that bear quite resemblance at times
to a mutant hybrid of Subhead / Landtrumm and Surgeon. Bang it
up!</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38300">DEBASSER</=
A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38300">KLS (SI =
BEGG REMIX)</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38300">INPUT =
OUTPUT</A>
- 12" (IOI009)
<BLOCKQUOTE> Solid, synthed-up electro tracks here with a tough old =
flava.
The main point for most people wilol be the Two-Step version by
the one and only Si Begg who, true to form, twists up the basslines
into a pseudo-grime feel with massively impressive dancefloor
production. A winner and no mistake.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38349">DIRTY =
PRINCESS</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38349">GOING =
GOING</A>
- <A HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38349">MAD =
DILDO</A>
- 12" (MADDP002)
<BLOCKQUOTE> Here's a very expensive picture disco for you. Spanish =
label Mad
Dildo seem to think that if you put a kinky picture of two ladies
in fetish type gear on the record it'll entice people to buy it.
Might have done when I was 10 years old, but it takes considerably
more than that to get me excited nowadays. Musically it's not
as bad as I thought it was going to be. A mixture of electro,
both clash and straight up, with vocals and techno-ish bits. =
Probably
worth a listen if you're that way inclined I imagine. </BLOCKQUOTE>
<A HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38293">DJ =
BONE</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38293">WHAT U =
BELIEVE EP</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38293">D1</A>
- 12" (DONE032)
<BLOCKQUOTE> Detroit's DJ Bone gives a rip-roaring 4 track ep on =
Dublin's D1
label. Clearly on top form at the moment, he's constructed some
heavy, off-centre beats of a tribal-ish nature, but managed to
imbue the whole thing with a stringly, chordy warmth that's very
pleasing. Absolutely going to do it on the dancefloor with its
crisp percussion, but two of the tracks definitely have some legs
for listening at home as well. Great quality Detroit techno sound...
Splendid.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38341">DJ =
SILVERSURFER</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38341">PARISIS =
EP</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38341">CROSSTOWN =
REBELS</A>
- 12" (CRM018)
<BLOCKQUOTE> Crosstown Rebels seem to be on a bit of a winning streak =
at the
moment and this 3 track ep is yet another goodie. The A-side takes
a very electro orientated approach and ramps up the dirty synth
bassline sounds to fine effect whilst the flipside is a more clicked
out, subtle techno affair with deep sounds and the kind of beats
that wouldn't be out of place on a Cadenza release.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38326">DUB =
CHILD</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38326">TAKE ME =
/ PSYCHOPATH</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38326">STORMING =
PRODUCTIONS</A>
- 12" (STORM004)
<BLOCKQUOTE> Big old Amen style dubstep from Dub Child. Ferocious =
beats and
excessively heavy, highly tweaked basslines. Both tracks are pretty
much rocking and will do it for Grime and beatz heads. Check.
</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38339">ECHO =
DEPTH FINDERS</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38339">THE CITY =
OF DOLLS</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38339">METEOSOUND<=
/A>
- 12" (METEO016)
<BLOCKQUOTE> Meteosound deliver something a little different here =
with a very
atmospheric 4 track ep of downbeat, dub inflected sounds. Very
hip hop based in the beats department, this has a beautiful range
of very echoey reverbs and heavy basslines. Not the lightest and
airiest release of all time, but certainly a powerful beast all
the same. Check.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38298">FEMALE</A>=
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38298">AVON =
REMIXES</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38298">SANDWELL =
DISTRICT</A>
- 12" (SD4)
<BLOCKQUOTE> A superb remix 12" with three reliable and consistent =
names on
duty. James Ruskin delivers a wonderfully deep version with layers
of chords and just the right combination of tribal beats to make
you move. 65D Mavericks opt for an off-beat tribal style that
's very much in line with the Blueprint sort of style... generally
a top track. Female gives us probably the best mix... a reduced
version of the original with a mid-paced, not-too-heavy, but =
incredibly
deep sound that could easily fit into a Kopakt / Contexterrior
set. A brilliant selection of tracks that comes =
recommended.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38330">FIXMER / =
MCCARTHY</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38330">YOU WANT =
IT (DAVE CLARKE REMIX)</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38330">PLANET =
ROUGE</A>
- 12" (PLR5002)
<BLOCKQUOTE> Explosive Dave Clark Five remix of the Douglas McCarthy =
(Nitzer
Ebb) and Terence Fixmer (Terence and Phillip) track "You Want
It", backed with a remix of "Come Inside" by Christopher Kah (The
Cars). Fast, furious and my, isn't it hot in here.... </BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38288">FREAK =
ELECTRIQUE</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38288">CLOUD =
SURFER / FRIGHT JAZZ</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38288">VIEWLEXX</A=
>
- 12" (V014)
<BLOCKQUOTE> Can it really be over eighteen months since Freak =
Electrique rocked
the shores of Smallfish HQ with their stunning prog-electro hybrid
sound? More seventies than eighties, imagine Giorgio Moroder,
Chris & Cosey and Yello all getting it on in the grooviest way
imaginable. The B-side is considerably more downtempo, veering
towards Tangerine Dream territory! Another stormer from Viewlexx.
</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38285">GLOBAL =
GOON, THE</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38285">THE =
BESSEMER COCKTAIL EP</A>
- <A HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38285">WEME =
LE DISQUE</A>
- LP (WEME002)
<BLOCKQUOTE> The Global Goon (best known for gooning around on =
Rephlex and
Audio Dregs) does go on (hmm...) with this nifty 8-track mini-lp.
It's a curious meeting of the silly (eg. Like A Tim) and the more
serious (eg. Legowelt) sound of modern electro, which is =
paradoxically
very much rooted in the eighties. About as much Braindance as
it is Bodydance (ie, as much electronica as it is dancefloor =
orientated)
this should win many over. </BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38297">HAC[K] =
THE TAB</A>
- <A HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38297">I =
AM NOT MACHINE</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38297">[K]RACKTRON=
I[K]</A>
- 12" (KRAK007)
<BLOCKQUOTE> [K]racktroni[K] appear to be on something of a roll at =
the moment
and this isn't going to harm their reputation at all. Thre furiously
good electro pieces that, quite simply, rock! Mad bass sounds,
mixes from Sir Real and 8-Bit Apocalypse, heavy, club orientated
rhythms and much, much more. Highly recommended for the =
electro-heads
amongst you.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38346">JOHN =
DAHLBACK & STAFFAN LINZATTI</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38346">OUTSIDE</=
A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38346">PICKADOLL</=
A>
- 12" (PICKADOLL01)
<BLOCKQUOTE> Mr Dahlback returns for one of his more gritty numbers =
on this,
the first release on Pickadoll. 3 cuts that use gnarly basslines
and trademark funky beats to convey some serious dancefloor action.
Seems he can do no wrong at the moment.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38270">JOHN =
SPRING</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38270">SNAPSHOT<=
/A>
- <A HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38270">SUB =
STATIC</A>
- 12" (SUS_48)
<BLOCKQUOTE> I imagine we've all been waiting for this with baited =
breath after
the two monster singles John Spring released last year. No surprises
then when you discover this is liable to be as big as those. Dirty
tech grooves with some monstrous basslines (of the gnarliest =
variety)
and really solid arrangements that provide just the right drops
and breaks for maximum dancefloor effect. Wicked stuff. =
</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38340">JUSSI-PEKK=
A</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38340">WORK IT =
- THE REMIXES</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38340">MORRIS =
AUDIO</A>
- 12" (MORRIS42)
<BLOCKQUOTE> This release sits strangely with the other Morris Audio =
records.
On the one hand their releases have got a little more housey =
recently,
but this sees Jori Hulkkonen and Freestyle Man delivering the
remixes and they're both very much in the electro / electronic
house vein. Wicked synth work and some cracking basslines make
up the main meat of the tracks and they're both different enough
to warrant playing out quite a bit. Strong stuff, then, but not
nearly as deep as some of the other Morris Audio gear.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38329">LE =
TIGRE</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38329">THIS =
ISLAND REMIXES VOL. 1</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38329">CHICKS ON =
SPEED</A>
- 7" (COSR23)
<BLOCKQUOTE> The first of two consecutive remix 12"s of reworked =
tracks from
the "This Island" LP. Dub and Vocal versions of "After Dark" from
Richard Morel, and mixes of "Nanny Nanny Boo Boo" from Craig =
Cristensen
and Arthur Baker Vs Coleman and Spencer. If anyone can tell me
who any of these people are (other than Mr Baker), i'd be =
grateful....
</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38286">LITERON</A=
>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38286">INTERFEAR=
</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38286">FORTEK</A>
- 12" (FT013)
<BLOCKQUOTE> Well, if it's on Fortek and it's not by Steve Azzara, =
you can
bet your rear end it's by Literon. The surprise here, however,
is just how much rear end this kicks! There's a couple of real
upfront club bangers on here, with plenty of top and bottom end
(naturally) that should grab the attention of the tougher, Novamute
/ Adam Beyer crowd, even. </BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38050">LOUDERBACH=
</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38050">BLACKMIRR=
OR</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38050">UNDERLINE</=
A>
- 12" (UND004)
<BLOCKQUOTE> FOUR MORE POWERFUL TRACKS OF ICE COLD TECHNO FROM THIS =
UP AND
COMING LABEL AND ARTIST. TOP-OF-THE-CLASS, MINIMAL DEEP TECHNO
- QUIRKY, A BIT SPOOKY, TONAL, ALMOST TEXTURAL. THINK PLASTIKMAN
/ VINTAGE NOVA MUTE / THE MORE MINIMAL END OF KOMPAKT. VERY =
NICE.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38347">LOVEJUICE<=
/A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38347">ACID =
LOVE</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38347">MIGHTY =
ATOM</A>
- 12" (MA029)
<BLOCKQUOTE> Two solidly put together acid tracks here that are =
groovy, phat
and very dancefloor friendly. Kind of along the lines of the Essit
Musik track from Tigersushi at times with cool samples and a good
solid breakdown. One for the house fans whoc like it a bit more
technological. Check.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38276">MARKUS =
LANGE</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38276">JAMES =
BONDAGE EP</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38276">POCKETGAME<=
/A>
- LP (LEVEL007)
<BLOCKQUOTE> 6 track picture disc from those Euro-centric bods at =
Pocketgame.
Silly, clubby, retro synthy sounds with a pounding selection of
beats and a couple of darker, more minimalistic moments to please
the Kompakt loving crew. One to check if you're a fan of the label.
</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38283">MELNYK</A>=
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38283">STRUT =
(PUTSCH '79 REMIX)</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38283">GAYMONKEY =
RECORDS</A>
- 12" (GAY10)
<BLOCKQUOTE> We probably wouldn't have got this in except for two =
facts. 1)
The people at Gaymonkey Records seemed rather nice and 2) It's
got a mix by Putsch '79 on it. The original mix is very much a
Shoreditch / Hoxton style slab of vocal electroclash and the remix
is kind of more of the same. Flip to the Putsch '79 version though
and you'll be in for an Italo / electro feast of fun. Well worth
checking out I reckon. </BLOCKQUOTE>
<A HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38279">MFA, =
THE</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38279">ZONE =
DAY</A>
- <A HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38279">B =
PITCH CONTROL</A>
- 12" (BPC109)
<BLOCKQUOTE> I had no idea what to expect from this at all so I was =
quite surprised
to find a very strong rave influence throughout. That's not to
say it's bad because, amazingly, I really liked the A-side track.
It builds and builds and has a great chord progression that's
epic, groovy and very hands-in-the-air. The flip has a more retro
electro sort of track and then a much more overt hardcore-style
cut. Have a listen and see if it does it for you.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38301">NEIL =
LANDSTRUMM & S.E.S.</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38301">FIGHTING =
SPIRIT EP</A>
- <A HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38301">IRON =
OXIDE</A>
- 12" (FE03)
<BLOCKQUOTE> Dark and twisted tech sounds from the powerful pairing =
of Landstrumm
and Sugar Experiment Station. First stuff I've heard from them
for a while so it's good to see (and hear) that they've still
got an edge to them. Mutated beats and rough as hell basslines
that'll scrape you ears into careless abandon. Wicked =
gear!</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38287">NEON =
BLONDE</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38287">HEADLINES=
EP</A>
- <A HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38287">DIM =
MAK</A>
- 12" (DM084)
<BLOCKQUOTE> What a bizarre record this is... it's almost like glam =
electro
pop, akin to a cross between Scissor Sisters and T-Rex. Having
said that, it's certainly not Shoreditch Tw*t music, owing more
to classic pop than anything currently in fashion around these
parts. Comes with a remix by Jay Clark and two equally =
uncategorisable
numbers on side two. </BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38345">OLIVER =
KOLETZKI</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38345">DER =
MUCKENSCHWARM (DOMINIK EULBERG REMIX)</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38345">COCOON</A>
- 12" (COR12014)
<BLOCKQUOTE> The A-side on this is average techno / house / vocal =
sort of stuff...
not bad, but certainly not amazing. The flip has a grand remix
by Dominik Eulberg, however, which extends both the length and
the minimalism to a deeply hypnotic amount. Funky, yet stripped
and very, very playable.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38275">PASTOR =
FITZNER</A>
- <A HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38275">MY =
PHILOSOPHY</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38275">ESEL</A>
- LP (ESEL26)
<BLOCKQUOTE> Esel once again provide a lovely mini album that's full =
of low-key
tracks that are definitely set to please in a large way. Taking
a very nice dub approach to the sounds and using that nice guitary
stab flava it's got a shuffly, groovy feel through the 9 tracks.
Kind of like the James Din A4 material at times (in fact, my guess
is it's probably him in disguise) this is a really cool little
record that should definitely be checked out by all and sundry.
</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38338">PETER =
GRUMMICH</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38338">SWITCH =
OFF THE SOAP OPERA</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38338">SHITKATAPUL=
T</A>
- 2xLP (STRIKE61)
<BLOCKQUOTE> With this album, Peter Grummich has exceeded my =
expectations by
a long way. After his recent beast of a single on Kompakt 'Frozen
World', this could easily have been a banging set of tracks for
a label that clearly likes it rough and tough most of the time.
It is, however, a much more varied set of tracks than that and
features some wonderfully reduced and surprisingly melodic minimal
tracks that should be great for an early evening session. Couple
that with some bass heavy, crunchy techno sounds that are guaranteed
to get people going and you've a well rounded set of techno tracks.
Quality stuff all round.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38284">PUTSCH =
'79</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38284">ARPEGGIO =
LIFE</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38284">CLONE</A>
- 12" (C#38)
<BLOCKQUOTE> Was very tempted to put this in the house section for =
this is
pure disco, with barely a trace of electro to be heard. For all
those of you out there rabidly collecting disco re-edits like
there's no tomorrow, look no further (Pav and Rupi!). Very =
authentic,
very smooth, very strong (hang on, this is turning into a toilet
paper commercial).... </BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38317">RADIQ</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38317">QUADRILLE=
</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38317">LOGISTICS</=
A>
- 12" (LOG48)
<BLOCKQUOTE> This is a superb follow up to the wonderful album =
earlier on in
the year. Taking some of the motifs from the album (i.e. the depth,
the beauty, the clickiness and the slight tinge of jazziness)
and layering them over slightly more 4/4 based beats works a treat
and you end up with a set of 4 tracks that are, at times, reminscent
of Jan Jelink's work under his own name and as Farben. There's
even a cut with some tremendous Rhodes piano chords going on.
Deep, lush, wonderfully shuffly and groovy... absolutely spot
on. Recommended. </BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38278">RICARDO =
VILLALOBOS</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38278">FADUTRON =
/ CHROMOSUL</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38278">PERLON</A>
- 12" (PERL48)
<BLOCKQUOTE> Ricardo delivers yet another minimal masterpiece on the =
ever-consistent
Perlon imprint. 2 deep, wonderfully spacious grooves which use
his trademark stripped-down sounds and crisply compressed beats
to give you a hypnotic journey through techno. If, like me, you're
a fan of most of his other material, you'll find this absolutely
irresistable. Top quality and highly recommended. </BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38319">RUTHERFORD=
</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38319">CESSNA</A=
>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38319">KONDI</A>
- 12" (KONDI009)
<BLOCKQUOTE> Rutherford does it stripped-down electro style here over =
6 tracks.
Very much in lone with his work on Stilleben but, if anything,
there's less disco influence and more of a purist, Drexciyan-styke
sound to the melodic moments and synthy sound. Fans of Bunker
etc. are pretty much guaranteed to enjoy this one. </BLOCKQUOTE>
<A HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38343">SONS =
OF SLOUGH</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38343">REAL =
PEOPLE REMIXES</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38343">ELECTRIX</A=
>
- 12" (ETRX022.5)
<BLOCKQUOTE> 2 mixes here from Phil Keiran and Electrolux's Sniper =
Mode. The
Phil Keiran mix is a techno / electro slammer with the dancefloor
firmly in mind. All synthed out sounds and phat beats that will
certainly move a crowd. The Sniper Mode remix is a cracking slab
of Mikrolux style elctro with all the hallmarks you'd expect from
such a quality artist... heavy bass, solid beats and lots of good
analgues. Worth checking, I'd say.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38274">TERRAE</A>=
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38274">KINGS OF =
IDIOTS AND HOLY OILS</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38274">DEFRAG =
SOUND PROCESSING</A>
- 12" (DFRG_10)
<BLOCKQUOTE> Defrag's a funny old label... in a good way, though. I =
like the
fact they're not afraid to use an upbeat, clubby, techy, trancey
sound as well as going for ultra-reduced minimal techno as well.
This has three solid tracks that'll, by turns, get them nodding
their heads and then jigging about when the more technical moments
start to kick in. A well produced, well constructed set of tracks,
then, for fans of the label and more. </BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38299">TOMAS =
NORDSTROM</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38299">DANCE =
YOUR SELF STUPID</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38299">TONEWRECKER=
</A>
- 12" (TW009)
<BLOCKQUOTE> Techno lunacy from Tonewrecker. Easily the hardest =
release in
their catalogue with a vast array of industrial sound and clanging
beats. Each one guaranteed to severely hurt your ears in the right
environment, but just as likely to make you dance around like
a looney. Good stuff that's worth a check.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38271">VARIOUS</A=
>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38271">2RABIMMEL=
2RABAMMEL 2RABUM 2BUM BUM</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38271">AREAL</A>
- 2xLP (AREAL31)
<BLOCKQUOTE> Areal present the '2Rabimmel' album for your listening =
pleasure.
Featuring the more wayward, off-kilter side of their sound (as
if they weren't oddball enough already!) it's got cuts from the
usual suspects including Basteroid, Metope, Ada, Konfekt, Remute,
Roan and Imogen and is a very convincing selection of tunes to
make you rock on the dancefloor. Tough, dirty, really nicely =
produced
sounds as you'd expect from such a quality label. Recommended.
</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38331">VEX'D</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38331">DEGENERAT=
E</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38331">PLANET =
MU</A>
- 2xLP (ZIQ115LP)
<BLOCKQUOTE> This strikes me as a potential landmark release. This =
storming
album from Vex'd is a seriously potent and full-on cocktail of
grime, dubstep, bleep techno, twisted D&B, old skool jungle and
electronica that old Aphex fans will be able to relate to as much
as the grimeheads and dubstep kids. Surely the most important
grime release to date, seeing as it moves the whole genre on several
stages. Check this out immediately. </BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38348">VIDEO =
CLUB</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38348">TEENAGE =
DISCO</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38348">U-FREQS</A>=
- 12" (UF016)
<BLOCKQUOTE> Another UK label decides to get into some electro / =
house style
sounds and, to be fair, it's actually quite convincing. 3 mixes
that are distinctly different and will no doubt appeal to fans
of Crosstown Rebels and other such labels. Check.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38294">VINCE =
WATSON / PAUL MAC</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38294">INFLUENCE=
D</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38294">INFLUENCED<=
/A>
- 10" (INFLUENCED002)
<BLOCKQUOTE> Vince and Paul get down with array of vintage gear and =
provide
two acid heavy techno tracks that manage to create a subtly melodic,
almost U.R. (circa Journey of the Dragon / Hi-Tech Jazz) kind
of sound with it's jazzy chord progressions. Very much a 303 =
showcase
though and, even though it has a slightly old-school sound, it
shows that there's still life in the old dog yet! Excellent. =
</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38344">WILL =
SAUL</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38344">TIC TOC =
(SWAYZAK REMIX)</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38344">SIMPLE</A>
- 12" (SIMPLE0514)
<BLOCKQUOTE> Will Saul with Ursula Rucker on vocals provide a =
summery, dub-ish
track that's quite pleasant. Following that there's a weird little
electro version that sits strangely with the original. The flip
has the excellent Swayzak remix which takes a deep and clicky
approach making it pretty much instrumental and adding layers
of texture and sound as well as off-kilter 4/4 beats. A really
interesting remix.</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=3D38100">2 =
DOLLAR EGG</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38100">GELB</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38100">NUMMER =
SCHALLPLATTEN</A>
- 12" (NUMMER11)
<BLOCKQUOTE> 2 DOLLAR EGG FOLLOW UP 'NAXOS' WITH ANOTHER STORMING =
SLICE OF
EXTREMELY TECHNICAL SOUNDING MINIMAL TECH. PHAT BEATS AND INTENSE
ATTENTION TO DETAIL ENSURE A GROOVY SELECTION THAT'LL GET MOST
FLOORS MOVING. BRILLIANT STUFF.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D37855">ACID =
KID</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D37855">SLAMMM - =
REVERSE YOUR FUTURE</A>
- <A HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D37855">ACID =
KID</A>
- 12" (ACIDKID003)
<BLOCKQUOTE> THIS IS ABSOLUTELY MY FAVOURITE ACID TRACK IN AGES AND =
AGES. STRAIGHT-UP,
NON-NONSENSE, OLD SCHOOL VIBES THAT CAN'T FAIL TO GET YOUR HEAD
NODDING IN TIME. KILLER 303 LINE THAT HAS SO MUCH SQUELCH GOING
ON THAT IT'S ALMOST NOT FAIR. BRILLIANT STUFF. GET IT QUICK =
THOUGH!</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D31391">ALTER =
EGO</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D31391">TRANSPHOR=
MER</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D31391">KLANG</A>
- 3xLP (KLANG85)
<BLOCKQUOTE> HERE IT IS THEN. THE HOTLY TOUTED ALTER EGO ALBUM IS A =
PURE DANCEFLOOR
FRENZY OF BLISTERING TECHNO GROOVES THE LIKE OF WHICH I'VE NOT
HEARD FOR SOME TIME. NO CONCESSIONS TO ANYTHING BUT MAKING YOU
MOVE WITH A SELECTION OF MONSTROUS CLUB TRACKS THAT SHOULD BE
SMASHING IT ALL OVER THE PLACE IN THE VERY NEAR FUTURE. QUITE
SIMPLY A MASSIVE ALBUM. RECOMMENDED.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38013">AM/PM / =
LUMP</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38013">SPLIT</A>=
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38013">SUD</A>
- 12" (SUD006)
<BLOCKQUOTE> STAGGERINGLY GOOD RELEASE FROM THE PORTABLE RELATED SUD =
IMPRINT.
THIS FOUR TRACKER IS PROBABLY THEIR STRONGEST RELEASE TO DATE
AND FEATURES TWO ARTISTS WHO ARE ON TOP FORM AT THE MOMENT. ANYONE
FAMILIAR WITH AM/PM'S WONDERFUL ALBUM ON DRECK WILL KNOW WHAT
TO EXPECT TO A CERTAIN EXTENT. DEEP, 4/4 ELECTRONICA WITH A =
BEAUTIFUL
USE OF FOUND SAMPLES THAT CREATE A DENSE, LUSH, YET STRANGELY
SPARSE GROOVE. IT'S TECHNO, YES, BUT SO MUCH MORE. THE TRACKS
JUST LITERALLY DRIP WITH ATMOSPHERE AND GORGEOUS SOUND DESIGN,
SUCH THAT YOU CAN'T HELP BEING DRAWN INTO THEM. SIMPLY SUPERB.
THE LUMP TRACKS ARE MORE GROOVING, I GUESS YOU COULD SAY, BUT
IN A NICELY OFF-BALANCE, GLITCHY SORT OF WAY. VERY MUCH A =
CONTIUATION
OF THE SOUND ON KARLOFF BUT WITH, IF ANYTHING, AN EXTRA LAYER
OF DEPTH. A WICKED EP THAT COMES HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38000">BASTEROID<=
/A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38000">DAWAJ =
DAWAJ</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38000">SENDER</A>
- 12" (SEND048)
<BLOCKQUOTE> VERY MUCH TAILORED TO THE SENDER SOUND, AREAL'S =
BASTEROID DELIVERS
TWO ROUGH AND READY TECHNO CUTS THAT HAVE AN ABSTRACT, ODDBALL
SOUND (UNSURPRISINGLY) WITH AMAZING NOISES AND KILLER 4/4 BEATS.
IF YOU'RE INTO SENDER OR AREAL, THIS IS AN ABSOLUTE MUST FOR =
YOU.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D10952">DEXTER</A>=
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D10952">INTRUDER<=
/A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D10952">KLAKSON</A>=
- 12" (KLAKSON02)
<BLOCKQUOTE> FOUR SOLID TRACKS OF PURE ELECTRO FUN FROM THIS CLONE =
OFFSHOOT.
PROPER AGGRESSSIVE BASS LINES AND STORMING BEATS. THE VOCODERED
REFRAIN OF THE TITLE TRACK IS PARTICULARLY EFFECTIVE. </BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D35040">DEXTER</A>=
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D35040">RAW</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D35040">KLAKSON</A>=
- 12" (KLAKSON9)
<BLOCKQUOTE> FOUR RAW (HENCE THE TITLE) ELECTRO TRACKS FROM ROCK =
SOLID ARTISTS
DEXTER. THERE'S A TOUCH OF DOPPLEREFFEKT AND JAPANESE TELECOM
TO THE QUIRKY, MELODIC SOUNDS BUT A UNIQUE PHATNESS TO THE BEATS.
I PARTICULARLY LIKE THE TRACK 'I AM NOT ALDEN TYRELL' WHICH REALLY
MADE ME CHUCKLE. ESSENTIAL STUFF AS ALWAYS.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D37847">HEATH =
BRUNNER</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D37847">MOVIE</A>=
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D37847">FRANTIC =
FLOWERS</A>
- 12" (FF-004)
<BLOCKQUOTE> AAH, THIS IS THE REAL DEAL. VMAX HEAD HONCHO, HEATH =
BRUNNER DELIVERS
A WONDERFULLY PURE AND AUTHENTIC FOUR TRACK EP OF BRILLIANT DETROIT
TECHNO SOUNDS. LUSH PADS AND CHORDS WITH CLATTERING PERCUSSION
AND SOME PACEY BEATS COMBINE TO TO MAKE AN EP THAT'LL GET FANS
OF THE MOTOR CITY SOUND INTO A RIGHT OLD LATHER. PURE QUALITY
ON GORGEOUS CLEAR VINYL. RECOMMENDED.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D37848">HUTTON =
DRIVE</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D37848">324 / =
MOODIN</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D37848">FRANTIC =
FLOWERS</A>
- 12" (FF-003)
<BLOCKQUOTE> SEVERAL PEOPLE HAVE BEEN ASKING ABOUT THIS FOR WEEKS AND =
FINALLY
IT DROPS. PRISTINE CLEAR VINYL AND A SUPERB TWO TRACKER OF PURIST
DETROIT FLAVA TECHNO. DRIVING GROOVES AND AND DEEP, DEEP PADS
LOCK HORNS TO CREATE A FLOWING, FUNKY SOUND THAT HAS 'MOTOR CITY'
STAMPED ALL OVER IT. FRESH STUFF AND DEFINITELY =
RECOMMENDED.</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=3D35996">LUCIANO</A=
>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D35996">BOMBERO'S=
/ OCTOGONAL</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D35996">CADENZA</A>=
- 12" (CADENZA06)
<BLOCKQUOTE> CADENZA'S SIXTH RELEASE COMES ONCE AGAIN FROM THE =
TALENTED MR.
LUCIANO. THIS ONE IS POSSIBLY DEEPER AND MORE HYPNOTIC THAN THE
OTHER RELEASES (IF THAT'S POSSIBLE) AND IT HAS A REAL HEADS DOWN
GROOVE THAT'LL IMMEDIATELY LOCK PEOPLE IN AND REFUSE TO LET THEM
GO. A SUPERB SLICE OF TECHNO THAT COMES HIGHLY =
RECOMMENDED.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D32563">MATHEW =
JONSON</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D32563">BEHIND =
THE MIRROR</A>
- <A HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D32563">SUB =
STATIC</A>
- 12" (SUS_41)
<BLOCKQUOTE> OOH, ITS A BIGGIE. MOODY 4/4 ELECTRIC BOOGIE FO YOO ASS. =
DARK
AND DELICIOUS, A WONDERFUL FOLLOW UP TO THE SOUGHT AFTER 12" ON
IT IS WHAT IT IS FROM EARLIER THIS YEAR. HIS BEST YET EVEN. CAN
I SAY MORE? PROBABLY BUT I SHAN'T, JUST BUY IT.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D35591">NATHAN =
FAKE</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D35591">DINAMO</A=
>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D35591">TRAUM</A>
- 12" (TRAUMV56)
<BLOCKQUOTE> TRAUM'S FIRST REALLY BIG RELEASE OF 2005 COMES FROM =
NATHAN FAKE...
AND IT'S AN ABSOLUTE KILLER. THREE TRACKS, EACH COMPLETELY =
INDIVIDUAL
THAT ARE GUARANTEED TO BE MASSIVE. THE MAIN TRACK IS AN EPIC PIECE
OF WORK THAT STARTS OFF WITH SND STYLE CLICKY SOUNDS AND RHYTHMS
BUT SOON BURSTS INTO A FRESH, MELODIC 4/4 TECHNO TRACK WITH =
BEAUTIFUL
PRODUCTION, LOVELY ARPEGGIOS AND A WICKEDLY HYPNOTIC KICK DRUM.
IT PROGRESSES FURTHER INTO A SQUELCHED OUT ACID LINE BUT KEEPS
IT ROLLING AND MUSICAL THROUGHOUT. STUNNING. THE FLIP HAS A PURE,
OLD SCHOOL ACID TRACK WHICH, FRANKLY, ROCKS, FOLLOWED BY A LUSH,
POPPY, TYPICALLY MELODIC TRAUM SHUFFLER. A BRILLIANT EP THAT COMES
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D37666">QUENUM / =
LEE VAN DOWSKI / ANDRES GARCIA</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D37666">INVISIBLE=
EP</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D37666">NUM</A>
- 12" (NUM01)
<BLOCKQUOTE> NEW LABEL FROM THE HOUSE OF QUENUM THAT KICKS OFF WITH =
AN EXCELLENT
TWO TRACK EP FEATURING GUESTS LEE VAN DOWSKI AND ANDRES GARCIA.
STRIPPED, FUNKY, MINIMAL TECHNO THAT BUILDS NICELY TO A MORE MELODIC
FINISH ON BOTH SIDES. CRISP DRUMS AND HIGH PRODUCTION VALUES ENSURE
THAT FANS OF CADEMZA WILL BE ON PRETTY SAFE GROUND HERE! =
CHECK.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D33310">REX =
THE DOG</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D33310">FREQUENCY=
</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D33310">KOMPAKT</A>=
- 12" (KOM102)
<BLOCKQUOTE> THERE'S NO DENYING THAT THE FIRST REX THE DOG SINGLE WAS =
A MASSIVE
ANTHEM OF EPIC PROPORTIONS AND, GUESS WHAT? THIS ONE IS LIABLE
TO BE JUST AS BIG. EURO SOUNDING, HUGELY CLUB FRIENDLY SOUNDS
WITH LOADS OF PERSONALITY AND A STRONG FUN FACTOR. BIG DROPS,
A TREMENDOUS BREAKDOWN... JUST A SOLID AND VERY LIKEABLE PIECE
OF WORK. RECOMMENDED.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D27616">STEVE =
POINDEXTER</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D27616">WORK =
THAT MUTHA F**KER THE REMIXES</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D27616">DJAX-UP-BEA=
TS</A>
- 12" (DJAX-UP-154)
<BLOCKQUOTE> THE LEGENDARY CHICAGO CLASSIC GOT THE REMIX TREATMENT =
FROM THE
DUTCH CREW. EDGE OF MOTION, LIKE A TIM AND MAD MAXX ALL TURNED
IN BANGING CHICAGO TECHNO STYLE VERSIONS PLUS YOU GOT THE BONUS
TRACK 'BORN TO FREAK' WHICH HAS A PROPERLY TWEAKING ACID LINE
BY MIKE DUNN. CLASS.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D37774">TRENTEMOLL=
ER</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D37774">KINK</A>
- <A HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D37774">3RD =
FLOOR</A>
- 12" (3RD003)
<BLOCKQUOTE> This man is unstoppable at the moment and it's not hard =
to see
why. His original track has all the hallmarks of a quality piece
of techno with deep rhythms that roll beautifully, technical sounds
and phat basslines plus a completely non-commercial electro feel
which really does it. The flip sees Morris Audio's Reynold getting
his teeth into a top little remix which is, if anything, more
stripped down. Funky, club sounding techno with a whole lot of
integrity. Class.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<h2><A NAME=3D"FalseTrue2">US Techno / Electro (Restocks, Vinyl)</A> (<A =
HREF=3D"#navigation">top</A>)</h2>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38082">GREEN =
VELVET</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38082">WALK IN =
LOVE</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38082">RELIEF</A>
- 2xLP (RR2025-1)
<BLOCKQUOTE> MR VELVET STILL HAS THE ABILITY TO ABSOLUTELY ROCK IT IN =
A CHICAGO
TECHNO STYLE. THIS HAS TEN TRACKS OF SYNTH HEAVY, BRUTAL SOUNDING
MATERIAL IN HIS OWN UNIQUE STYLE. LOOPED UP BEATS, HYPNOTIC VOCALS
AND DEVASTATING SOUNDS ENSURE THAT YOU'RE GOING TO PLAYING THIS
WHOLE DOUBLE PACK FOR SOME TIME TO COME. PROPS.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D36115">SILICON =
SCALLY</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D36115">DARK =
MATTERS</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D36115">SATAMILE</A=
>
- 2xLP (SAT025)
<BLOCKQUOTE> THIS IS AN EXCELLENT ALBUM. SOME PEOPLE WILL NO DOUBT =
COMPLAIN
THAT IT'S NOT AS BANGING AS THE OTHER SATAMKILE RELEASES, BUT
THAT'S TO COMPLETELY MISS THE POINT. YOU GET EIGHT TRACKS OF =
WONDERFULLY
CRISP ELECTRO THAT IS VARIED, STRONG, VERY, VERY ATMOSPHERIC AND
GENERALLY JUST BRILLIANT. GIVE IT A LISTEN AND I'M SURE YOU'LL
BE IMPRESSED WITH IT. RECOMMENDED.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38057">VARIOUS</A=
>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38057">SPECTRAL =
SOUND VOL. 1</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38057">SPECTRAL</A=
>
- 2xLP (SPC-25)
<BLOCKQUOTE> EXCELLENT DOUBLE PACK COMPILATION FROM THIS MOST =
CONSISTENT OF
LABELS. FUNKY, STRIPPED DOWN TECHNO TRACKS IN PURE SPECTRAL STYLE
FROM JAMES COTTON, MATTHEW DEAR, JEFF SAMUEL (WHICH GETS BEST
TRACK OF THE COMPILATION AWARD FOR ME: A SUPER BIT OF MINIMALISM
WITH ACRES OF FUNK), PETER GRUMMICH, AUDION AND HIEROGLYPHIC BEING.
SPLENDID STUFF.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D36223">VARIOUS</A=
>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D36223">MINIMIZE =
TO MAXIMIZE</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D36223">MINUS</A>
- 3xLP (MINUS25LP)
<BLOCKQUOTE> NO NEED TO SAY MUCH ABOUT THIS COMP FROM MINUS. THE =
LABEL HAS
BEEN RELEASING SOME SUPERB RECORDS RECENTLY, AND THIS IS NO =
EXCEPTION.
TRACKS FROM ALL THE LIKELY LADS AND SOME OF THE LESS LIKELY (OR
KNOWN): MATHEW JONSON, MARC HOULE, RUN STOP RESTORE, PLASTIKMAN,
DINKY DOG, MAGDA, PHEEK, SLACKNOISE, NIEDERFLUR AND HEARTTHROW.
HIGH QUALITY DEEP TECHNO. RECOMMENDED. </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=3D38292">BIRDLAND</=
A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38292">SLOWER =
EP</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38292">NEURHYTHMIC=
S</A>
- 12" (NR009)
<BLOCKQUOTE> The mysterious Birdland unleashes his powers on this, =
the ninth
installment of the Neurhythmics story. 3 tracks that are set to
engage, fulfil and move the floor in equal measures. It's all
about the groove on 'Morning Life' with it's steady beat, gorgeous
Rhodes piano lick and vocal snippets... fresh as an autumn morning.
The flipside delves a little deeper into the funk with two tracks
that use old-school piano licks, wonderfully freeform sax samples
and, once again, deeply funked up beats. An all round winner that
works on so many different levels... simply put, this is magnificent
and pure house music. Props!</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=3D37858">BOBBY =
KONDERS</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D37858">THE LOST =
NU GROOVE TRACK</A>
- <A HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D37858">NU =
GROOVE</A>
- 12" (NG013)
<BLOCKQUOTE> CLASSIC, CLASSIC BOBBY KONDERS SOUNDS THAT STILL HAVE A =
DEPTH
AND WARMTH THAT MOIST HOUSE MUSIC COMPLETELY MISSES. FILE NEXT
TO LARRY HEARD AND MR. FINGERS AND YOU CAN'T GO WRONG. =
SUBLIME.</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=3D38321">9TH =
WONDER + BUCKSHOT</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38321">CHEMISTRY=
</A>
- <A HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38321">DUCK =
DOWN</A>
- 2xLP (DDM-LP-2012)
<BLOCKQUOTE> Funky selection of tracks from 9th Wonder and Buckshot. =
Deep and
jazzy for the most part with a few moments of grittier East Coast
sounding beats. Vocals are strong and the guest list is very good:
Big Pooh, Sean Price, Starang Wondah, Joe Scudda and L.E.G.A.C.Y.
Top stuff. </BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38359">D-STYLES =
/ MR. HENSHAW</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38359">SCRATCHER=
S DELIGHT / VOL. 1</A>
- <A HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38359">FUNK =
SH*T UP</A>
- LP (FSU-001)
<BLOCKQUOTE> Wicked selection of beats, breaks and sounds on the =
first volume
of this new series which features authentic looking Library artwork.
Anything to do with D-Styles is going to be very playable, and
this is no exception. Quality.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38361">EPIC</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38361">LOCAL =
ONLY</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38361">SUBVERSIV*R=
EC</A>
- LP (VK|OB/025/2005)
<BLOCKQUOTE> Interesting album of very college-y souding Hip Hop =
featuring
Pip Skid. Fun tracks with a nicely lo-fi feel and a tongue in
cheek selection of lyrics. Check.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38357">GROUCH, =
THE / DADDY KEV / D-STYLES</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38357">SOUND =
ADVICE</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38357">SUBVERSIV*R=
EC</A>
- 2xLP (VK|OB-011/2003)
<BLOCKQUOTE> A nicely Jazzy selection of Hip Hop cuts here with gruff =
vocals
and tight production on the beats. Comes complete with a vocal
disc and an instrumental disc. Wicked stuff.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38320">METAL =
FINGERS</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38320">SPECIAL =
HERBS 9 + 0</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38320">SHAMAN =
WORK</A>
- 2xLP (SW027)
<BLOCKQUOTE> Another massive selection of the finest hip hop blends =
here from
the M.F. Each track is themed after a certain herb and features
some rollickingly good beats and sounds in the dopest of =
instrumental
styles. Not a duff track on here, actually. Fresh, as ever and
an essential for fans of MF Doom and Grimm. Check..... </BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38360">RODDYROD =
FEAT. KEV BROWN AND CY YOUNG</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38360">TROUBLES =
LURKIN LOW</A>
- <A HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38360">UP =
ABOVE</A>
- LP (UPA3090)
<BLOCKQUOTE> Big old Hip Hop vibes here from this major league label. =
Each
track comes in original, clean and instrumental versions for your
listening pleasure. Check...........</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38358">VARIOUS</A=
>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38358">BAST**D =
LANGUAGE TOUR</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38358">EPITOME OF =
FRESH</A>
- LP (EOF-003)
<BLOCKQUOTE> In April 2003 D-Styles, Ricci Rucker, Mike Boo and =
Excess performed
a tour of the West Coast together. These are the prepared sounds,
beats and breaks that they used. Fresh, wicked battle weapon that
should see a lot of action on your decks.......</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=3D37230">VARIOUS</A=
>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D37230">OFFBEATS =
2.1</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D37230">SUBVERSIV*R=
EC</A>
- LP (VK|OB/O24/2005)
<BLOCKQUOTE> YES! DOPE COMPILATION FEATURING ROUGH TRACKS FROM JOSH =
MARTINEZ,
JD WALKER, SECOND FRONT, SODA, CAVEMAN SPEAK, AWOL ONE AND LOADS
OF OTHER TOP ARTISTS. GOOD HIP HOP VIBES ALL ROUND. =
RECOMMENDED.....</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=3D38314">PEST</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38314">PAT =
PONG</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38314">NINJA =
TUNE</A>
- 12" (ZEN12168)
<BLOCKQUOTE> New 4-track EP from Pest, featuring remixes from Solid =
Groove
and Diesler. Mellow, jazzy, chilled breaks gear, maybe a tad =
predictable
but gets the job done. Prime bar music. </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=3D38303">DEAD =
MACHINES</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38303">FUTURES</=
A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38303">TROUBLEMAN =
UNLIMITED</A>
- LP (TMU151LP)
<BLOCKQUOTE> Earsplittingly good noise (on this 10" LP) from Dead =
Machines.
Powerful stuff with dense layers of distortion and white noise,
tempered every now and again with a slightly less abrasive touch.
For fans of Load, Wolf Eyes, Lightning Bolt etc. </BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38313">MAXIMO =
PARK</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38313">GOING =
MISSING</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38313">WARP</A>
- 7" (7WAP190)
<BLOCKQUOTE> Highly attractive etched 7" from Maximo Park... as long =
as you
don't ask me about the music we'll be fine (i've said all i can
say about this band in the past, see my other descriptions).=20
Cheap though! </BLOCKQUOTE>
<A HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38310">MELT =
BANANA</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38310">CHUNG</A>=
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38310">SOUNDS OF =
SUBTERRANIA</A>
- LP (SOS059)
<BLOCKQUOTE> Yes, it's incredibly expensive but it's a) highly =
limited, and
b) coming atcha in a frankly stunning multi-image lenticular sleeve
(y'know, those pictures you tilt and the image changes like it's
magic and actually moving and everything and man, the colours!).
Musically, well, it's Melt Banana, how else can one categorise
or describe it?! An utterly unique item. </BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38289">METALUX</A=
>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38289">VICTIM =
OF SPACE</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38289">5RC</A>
- LP (GER040LP)
<BLOCKQUOTE> Last time, i described Metalux as "the sound of Adult on =
Heroin",
which would appear to be the case this time around too. I also
mentioned Throbbing Gristle; again, fair enough. Experimental
avant-noise with guitars, pure Load territory, utterly =
uncompromising.
</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38362">PONCHO =
NIGHTMARE</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38362">MILK =
COMMERCIAL</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38362">ADDICT</A>
- 7" (ADDICT020)
<BLOCKQUOTE> Extremely silly noise-based sounds here with the =
occasional foray
into a more punky, guitary sort of flava. Thrash / Punk / =
Electronica,
I guess you might say, but very heavily biased towards the guitars.
Check.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38328">SONGS FOR =
THE YOUNG AT HEART / BONNIE 'PRINCE' BIL</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38328">PUFF THE =
MAGIC DRAGON</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38328">LUCKY =
DOG</A>
- 7" (LUCKYDOG03)
<BLOCKQUOTE> Methinks there'll be much interest over this one! The =
A-Side features
none other than Mr. Will Oldham (and "Red") singing "Puff The
Magic Dragon", backed by Stuart Staples and David Boulter of The
Tindersticks (what a combination!), who are in turn responsible
for the equally charming instrumental "Theme For The Young At
Heart" on the flip. Limited to 750 copies only, these obviously
will not be around for long, so act now. </BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38315">TEENAGE =
FANCLUB</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38315">MAN-MADE<=
/A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38315">PEMA</A>
- LP (PEMA002LP)
<BLOCKQUOTE> At last, the vinyl has arrived! Having been a worshipper =
at the
temple of Teenage Fanclub right from the start (i'm showing my
age here), it's very pleasing to report that this new album (on
their own label, and their first release in five years) is an
absolute winner. Prime TFC all the way, this is a great batch
of songs, totally in their trademark summery style (which many
lesser bands have tried, but failed to emulate of recent) with
equally fine production from John McEntire (of Tortoise). Quite
simply, it's a joy to have them back. Hugely recommended. =
</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38356">WHITE =
MICE, THE</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38356">ASSPHIXXX=
EATATESHUN</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38356">LOAD</A>
- LP (LOAD066)
<BLOCKQUOTE> I'll say this much... I wouldn't like to be in the =
mosh-pit at
one of The White Mice's gigs! Brutality incarnate here with some
of the heaviest, grinding-est tracks aroundl. To be honest they
make most Thrash bands sound like the Cheeki Girls with their
blend of shouting, extreme guitars, mad electronics and frenetic
drumming. An aquired taste, but seriously head destroying if you
like it this rough!</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38308">WHITE =
ROCK</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38308">TAR =
PIT</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38308">TROUBLEMAN =
UNLIMITED</A>
- LP (TMU147LP)
<BLOCKQUOTE> Rough sounds along the lines of Wolf Eyes or Lightning =
Bolt. Abrasive
as hell and featuring a heavy line in white noise and dense textural
layers of guitar. There is, however, one gorgeous track that eschews
the noise almost completely. Well worth a listen. </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=3D38309">CONTRAST</=
A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38309">TANTALIZE=
</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38309">DAS</A>
- LP (D1124)
<BLOCKQUOTE> Sadly there's no Jimmy The Hoover on here, just six =
rather mild
tracks of eighties soul / funk / disco recorded at Curtis Mayfield's
studios. Not my bag, really but it might be yours.... </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=3D38316">AUTECHRE =
/ THE HAFLER TRIO</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38316">AEO3 & =
3HAE</A>
- <A HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38316">DIE =
STADT</A>
- 2xCD (DS82CD)
<BLOCKQUOTE> This is the second collaboration between Autechre and =
The Hafler
Trio. The first was a 30 minute long affair that blurred the lines
of distinction between the sounds of the two artists to a point
where it was virtually impossible to distinguish which one was
which. This release takes that even further and it would be a
very brave person indeed that would make a bet on who was =
responsible
for which bit. Once again the packaging is delightful and has
the same theme as the first CD... tracing paper inserts, wonderful
typography and subtle, beautifully managed artwork. Musically
it's a development, not only the length of the work (it's twice
as long) but within the soundscapes that they've created. It's
probably more accessible to be honest and the drone based, but
starnagely melodic first CD is truly beautiful, in a low-key,
melancholic way. The second CD is a much more abstract beast and
features a noisy intro section before diving off into a reduced
minimalism that ebbs and flows throughout. Atmospheric, lush (in
every way), well thought out and, most importantly, just plain
good to listen to! A highly recommended piece of work. </BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38311">BRETSCHNEI=
DER + STEINBRUCHEL</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38311">STATUS</A=
>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38311">12K</A>
- CD (12k1033)
<BLOCKQUOTE> This, my friends, is the good stuff. Such an incredibly =
potent
combination of minimal, experimental electronica minds is something
to be enjoyed and savoured and, believe me, theres not a wasted
moment on this entire CD. Moving effortlessly between deep and
unbelievably intricate glitch sounds, ambient moments of pure
textural exuberance and some of the phattest, flattest micro =
rhythms,
this CD is a staggering piece of work from beginning to end. =
Bretschneider
and Steinbruchel worked on this together by sending each other
files and then manipulating them and so in sync are they with
each other that it's difficult to tell who influenced who the
most. Layers of sound, awesome production, surprisingly funky
beats... this is truly a classic album in the making. Fans of
Raster, 12k, L-ne and other labels along these lines are just
going to go wild for this. Hats off to Taylor Deupree and 12k,
and massive props to both of the artists. Essential!</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38334">GROWING / =
MARK EVAN BURDEN</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38334">GROWING =
/ MARK EVAN BURDEN</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38334">XENG</A>
- CD (XENGCD01)
<BLOCKQUOTE> Growing (of Kranky) make(s) an appearance on this new =
label, which
I believe has connections with Type (I could be wrong, although
musically this makes sense). Repetitive, drone-based ambient =
textures
and soundscapes, reminiscent of Labradford, Pan American, Childs
View / Nobukazu Takemura and the more minimal / Eno-esque end
of the Kranky spectrum. Recommended. </BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38322">KOUSHIK</A=
>
- <A HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38322">BE =
WITH EP</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38322">STONESTHROW=
</A>
- CD (STH2098CD)
<BLOCKQUOTE> Best Stonesthrow I've heard yet! Great to see them going =
out on
a limb with something utterly unassociated with them yet seriously
top notch. Think a chilled, psychedelic blend of Clouddead, Fourtet,
DJ Shadow, Savath & Savalas and The Beta Band. Recommended indeed!
This Cd version comes with a massive 14 tracks for your listening
pleasure! A bargain. </BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38323">MUTAMASSIK=
</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38323">MASRI =
MOKKASSAR: DEFINITIVE WORKS</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38323">SOUND INK =
/ VERY FRIENDLY</A>
- CD (SIK015/VF024CD)
<BLOCKQUOTE> Mutamassik really is up there. Along with Muslimgauze =
and Badawi
his blend of middle eastern samples and crunchy, distorted beats
is a fabulous way to spend and hour of life. Every track is =
evocative
in some way... smoky bazaar's, hazy desert scenes... it makes
you feel quite romantic about it all! But then the beats descend
once again and you find yourself nodding your head and enjoying
some stonking rhythmic killers. A stunning collection of tracks,
to be sure. </BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38312">TAYLOR =
DEUPREE + CHRISTOPHER WILLITS</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38312">LIVE IN =
JAPAN, 2004</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38312">12K</A>
- CD (12K2001)
<BLOCKQUOTE> A limited CD release from the 12k camp is something to =
be enjoyed
and when it's quite obviously as good as this is you'll be =
unsurprised
to hear how excited I am to get hold of some copies. 500 only
for the world and featuring 3 wonderful pieces recorded at the
Yamaguchi Center for Arts and Media in June 2004. The first piece
is probably the key work here as it's a collaboration between
the two artists. Taking elements of Christopher Willits' manipulated
guitar sound and adding them to Taylor Deupree's minimal electronic
wizadry you get a dense 24 minute piece of work which meanders
gently to begin with but builds and progresses in an almost =
subliminal
fashion through. I wouldn't say there's a creschendo as such but
it really does get quite intense at times. Stunning. The second
track is a solo Christopher Willits piece and it takes his signature
organic sound to a new level. Processed in real time (presumably)
the guitar layers are chopped and then re-pieced together to create
a work that is immediately engaging but still has an experimental
feel throughout. Really quite beautiful. Finishing off the CD
is Taylor Deupree's solo work which is an object lesson in how
to be abstract without losing either coherency or a sense of =
musicality.
Textural sounds and a subtly shifting background noise lend it
an almost rhythmic quality and it all sounds amazingly Japanese
(appropriately). I don't want to go on about it too much so suffice
to say that fans of the artists and the label will find this an
indespensible release and will need to get it very quickly before
it disappears for good. Awesome stuff.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38335">VARIOUS</A=
>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38335">MUTEK =
05</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38335">MUTEK</A>
- 2xCD (MTK05)
<BLOCKQUOTE> This years Mutek collection is yet another glimpse into =
the sterling
work that they do at the festival. Comprehensive, to say the least,
it features Monolake, Radian, Si-cut.db, Klimek, Bruno Pronsato,
Richard Chartier, Taylor Deupree, Stephen Beaupre, Apparat, =
Skoltz_kolgen
and many more. A superb selection of electronica based tracks.
Recommended.</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=3D36504">LUKE =
VIBERT</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D36504">LOVER'S =
ACID</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D36504">PLANET =
MU</A>
- CD (ZIQ098CD)
<BLOCKQUOTE> THIS STOPGAP NEW LUKE VIBERT ALBUM COMPILES HIS THREE =
PLANET MU
12"S RELEASED OVER THE YEARS - AND THEY COULDN'T SOUND ANY MORE
CURRENT (ONE OF THEM IS CURRENT, OF COURSE!). A TOTAL OF TWELVE
TRACKS, INCLUDING ONE ENTITLED "ANALORD" FROM YEARS BACK, WHICH
IS INTERESTING CONSIDERING HOW MUCH SOME OF THESE TRACKS SOUND
LIKE THE RECENT AFX 12"S, ALBEIT WITH THAT UNMISTAKABLE VIBERT
FLAVA. A WICKED CD, ESSENTIAL TO FANS WHO DIDN'T BUY THE =
12"S.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38063">OLA =
BERGMAN</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38063">THE =
SATELLITE CITY</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38063">NEWSPEAK</A=
>
- CD (NSPK007)
<BLOCKQUOTE> THIS IS A SPLENDID CD FROM OLA BERGMAN ON HIS OWN =
NEWSPEAK LABEL
THAT GATHERS UP SELECTED TRACKS FROM SOME OF THE PREVIOUS VINYL-ONLY
RELEASES AND ADDS A LIBERAL DASH OF NEW AND UNRLEASED BITS AND
BOBS. HE'S GOT A FUNKY, LIVELY AND FRIENDLY SOUND THAT SWINGS
BETWEEN A LOVELY MELODIC ELECTRONICA FEEL AND A SLIGHTLY MORE
SYNTHY, EARTHY ELECTRO STYLE. IT'S ENGAGING, FUN AND REALLY WELL
CONSTRUCTED STUFF SO, AS YOU CAN IMAGINE, I WOULD RECOMMEND IT
MOST HEARTILY.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D36978">POPULOUS</=
A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D36978">QUEUE =
FOR LOVE</A>
- <A HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D36978">MORR =
MUSIC</A>
- CD (MORR051CD)
<BLOCKQUOTE> POPULOUS'S FIRST ALBUM, 'QUIPO', WAS A SURPRISE HIT WHEN =
IT FIRST
CAME OUT A FEW YEARS BACK. MIXING UP THE GENTLE MORR MUSIC SOUND
WITH A BOARDS-ISH FEEL TO THE BEATS IT REALLY WAS A DELIGHTFULLY
SUMMERY ALBUM. THREE LONG YEARS ON AND HERE'S THE SECOND ALBUM.
AND YOU CAN SEE WHY IT'S TAKEN SO LONG TO PRODUCE. TRULY A LABOUR
OF LOVE IT TAKES THE BASIC ELEMENTS OF QUIPO AND ADDS LAYERS OF
GUITAR, HIP HOP (INCLUDING A GUEST APPEARANCE FROM DOSE ONE),
VOCALS AND A CERTAIN JOYOUS POPPINESS THAT'S INCREDIBLY APPEALING.
I WOULD SUGGEST THAT THIS REALLY IS MY FAVOURITE RELEASE ON MORR
FOR SOME TIME AND I WOULD ALSO SUGGEST THAT YOU CHECK IT OUT WITHOUT
ANY FURTHER ADO. QUALITY!</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D37133">ROD =
MODELL</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D37133">VIBRASOUN=
D (THE DEEPCHORD YEARS 1999-2004_</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D37133">SILENTES</A=
>
- CD (SILENTESCD200402)
<BLOCKQUOTE> AAH, THE DEEPCHORD RECORDS. OBSCURE, HARD TO GET HOLD =
OF, EXPENSIVE
AND GENERALLY THE CLOSEST WE'VE EVER HAD TO A RIVAL FOR THE BASIC
CHANNEL CREW. IT'S EASY TO SAY THAT IT SOUNDS LIKE MORITZ VON
OSWALD AND CO, BUT IF YOU DO YOU'RE SERIOUSLY MISSING THE POINT.
THE BLEND OF DUB AND TECHNO ON OFFER HERE IS SOMETHING TO SAVOUR
AT ALL TIMES AS THE DEPTH OF PRODUCTION AND THE ROLLING, MID PACED
GROOVES THAT UNDERPIN THE LAYERS OF TEXTURE ARE SUITABLY PHAT
BUT INCREDIBLY SUBTLE AT THE SAME TIME. A PARADOX? MAYBE. BUT
TO BE HONEST IT'S THE MOST BRILLIANT, WONDERFUL, UPLIFTING PARADOX.
IF YOU DON'T LOVE THIS COLLECTION OF TRACKS FROM THE ULTRA-SCARCE
BACK CATALOGUE I'D BE VERY SURPRISED. ESSENTIAL CD COMPILATION
OF THE YEAR, QUITE POSSIBLY AND ANYONE WHO LIKES ECHOCORD, RHYTHM
& SOUND OR BASIC CHANNEL MUST TREAT THIS AS AN ITEM THAT THEY
*MUST* OWN. AWESOME.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D36884">STUDIO =
PANKOW</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D36884">LINIENBUS=
SE</A>
- <A HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D36884">CITY =
CENTRE OFFICES</A>
- CD (TOWERBLOCKCD025)
<BLOCKQUOTE> WHAT CAN YOU SAY ABOUT AN ALBUM OF THIS CALIBRE THAT'LL =
DO IT
ANY JUSTICE? FOR MY MONEY THIS REPRISE OF THE PARING OF DAVID
MOUFANG (MOVE D / SOURCE RECORDS) AND JAMIE HODGE (BORN UNDER
\ RHYMING PLANET / AESTUARIUM) PLUS KAI KROKER IS AN ABSOLUTELY
WINNING COMBINATION. RECORDED IN THREE SESSIONS IT COMBINES =
EVERYTHING
YOU'D EXPECT FROM MR. MOUFANG AND MR. HODGE, I.E. DEPTH, BEAUTY,
AN ABSTRACT SENSE OF MELODY AND INCREDIBLE PRODUCTION. BUT, THIS
HAS THE ADDED ADVANTAGE OF BEING PRETTY LARGE IN THE BEATS =
DEPARTMENT
AS WELL, SO YOU GET ELECTRO INFUENCED TRACKS AND DEEP, DUBBY 4/4
TRACKS PLUS ODDBALL DOWNBEAT ELECTRONICA AS WELL. TO SAY THAT
I'M ENAMOURED WITH THIS LP IS SOMETHING OF AN UNDERSTATEMENT AND
IF YOU TAKE MY ADVICE YOU'LL BE GIVING THIS YOUR UTMOST ATTENTION
VERY SOON. AN ESSENTIAL RELEASE.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D28867">VARIOUS</A=
>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D28867">POP =
AMBIENT 2004</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D28867">KOMPAKT</A>=
- CD (KOMCD29)
<BLOCKQUOTE> IT'S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN! POP AMBIENT 2004 DELIVERS, =
YET AGAIN,
A SUPERB SELECTION OF AMBIENT, COLOGNE INFLUENCED TRACKS FROM
A CREW OF MUSICIANS WHO REALLY KNOW WHAT THEY'RE DOING. WOLFGANG
VOIGT, KLIMEK, ANDREW THOMAS, ULF LOHMANN, MARKUS GUENTNER, DONNACHA
COSTELLO AND TRIOLA ALL SUPPLY DREAMY, MELLOW, MELANCHOLY TUNES
THAT'LL CHILL YOU OUT SO BEAUTIFULLY, SO BLISSFULLY, YOU'LL WONDER
HOW YOU'LL MANAGED WITHOUT IT. BUY WITH COMPLETE AND UTTER =
CONFIDENCE
AS IT'S BRILLIANT.</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=3D38337">PETER =
GRUMMICH</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38337">SWITCH =
OFF THE SOAP OPERA</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38337">SHITKATAPUL=
T</A>
- CD (STRIKE61CD)
<BLOCKQUOTE> With this album, Peter Grummich has exceeded my =
expectations by
a long way. After his recent beast of a single on Kompakt 'Frozen
World', this could easily have been a banging set of tracks for
a label that clearly likes it rough and tough most of the time.
It is, however, a much more varied set of tracks than that and
features some wonderfully reduced and surprisingly melodic minimal
tracks that should be great for an early evening session. Couple
that with some bass heavy, crunchy techno sounds that are guaranteed
to get people going and you've a well rounded set of techno tracks.
Quality stuff all round. The CD includes 4 bonus tracks that aren't
on the vinyl.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38277">VARIOUS</A=
>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38277">2RABIMMEL=
2RABAMMEL 2RABUM 2BUM BUM</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38277">AREAL</A>
- CD (AREALCD04)
<BLOCKQUOTE> Areal present the '2Rabimmel' album for your listening =
pleasure.
Featuring the more wayward, off-kilter side of their sound (as
if they weren't oddball enough already!) it's got cuts from the
usual suspects including Basteroid, Metope, Ada, Konfekt, Remute,
Roan and Imogen and is a very convincing selection of tunes to
make you rock on the dancefloor. Tough, dirty, really nicely =
produced
sounds as you'd expect from such a quality label. The CD version
also includes the four tracks from the previous 12". </BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38332">VEX'D</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38332">DEGENERAT=
E</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38332">PLANET =
MU</A>
- 2xCD (ZIQ115CD)
<BLOCKQUOTE> This strikes me as a potential landmark release. This =
storming
album from Vex'd is a seriously potent and full-on cocktail of
grime, dubstep, bleep techno, twisted D&B, old skool jungle and
electronica that old Aphex fans will be able to relate to as much
as the grimeheads and dubstep kids. Surely the most important
grime release to date, seeing as it moves the whole genre on several
stages. Check this out immediately. This initial pressing of the
CD version comes with a special limited edition 6-track CD of
Vex'd earlier singles on Subtext, Planet Mu and Destructive, making
this even more essential. </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=3D31665">ALTER =
EGO</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D31665">TRANSPHOR=
MER</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D31665">KLANG</A>
- CD (KLANGCD11)
<BLOCKQUOTE> HERE IT IS THEN. THE HOTLY TOUTED ALTER EGO ALBUM IS A =
PURE DANCEFLOOR
FRENZY OF BLISTERING TECHNO GROOVES THE LIKE OF WHICH I'VE NOT
HEARD FOR SOME TIME. NO CONCESSIONS TO ANYTHING BUT MAKING YOU
MOVE WITH A SELECTION OF MONSTROUS CLUB TRACKS THAT SHOULD BE
SMASHING IT ALL OVER THE PLACE IN THE VERY NEAR FUTURE. QUITE
SIMPLY A MASSIVE ALBUM. RECOMMENDED.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38005">FERENC</A>=
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38005">FRAXIMAL<=
/A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38005">KOMPAKT</A>=
- CD (KOMCD41)
<BLOCKQUOTE> THIS IS AN ABSOLUTE MUST-HAVE ALBUM FROM KOMPAKT. BETTER =
THAN
I COULD POSSIBLY HAVE HOPED FOR, IT HAS A STRIPPED DOWN, YET EPIC
TECHNO FEEL WITH SOME CLASSIC ACID LINES, MASSIVE STRINGS, BUT
AN INCREDIBLY SUBTLE AND INFECTIOUS SET OF GROOVES. SERIOUS MUSIC,
THIS. DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES MISS OUT! =
RECOMMENDED.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D36512">JUAN =
ATKINS</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D36512">THE =
BERLIN SESSIONS</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D36512">TRESOR</A>
- CD (TRESOR215CD)
<BLOCKQUOTE> YES, THIS REALLY IS A NEW JUAN ATKINS LP ON TRESOR - AND =
I'M PERSONALLY
QUITE SURPRISED HOW STRONG IT IS. IT'S ALMOST A RETURN TO HIS
OLD SKOOL SOUND. SIX TRACKS OF SERIOUS DANCEFLOOR TECHNO FROM
THE OLD MASTER THAT WILL DEFINITELY GET PEOPLE MOVING AND SHAKING.
BEST TRESOR IN AGES!</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D29057">LAWRENCE</=
A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D29057">THE =
ABSENCE OF BLIGHT</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D29057">DIALREC</A>=
- CD (DIALCD04)
<BLOCKQUOTE> ABSOLUTELY ONE OF MY FAVOURITE RELEASES OF THE YEAR. =
KILLER, WONDERFUL,
'SLEEPY HOUSE' GROOVES WITH INTRICATE ATTENTION TO DETAIL, YET
A RELAXED, EASY GOING ATTITUDE. FRESH SOUNDS, LAWRENCES USUAL
ROLLING BEATS AND A CREEPING LUSHNESS WHICH CATCHES YOU UNAWARES.
DEEPLY BEAUTIFUL AT TIMES AND DEEPLY FUNKY AT OTHERS. THIS IS
HIGHLY, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. FABULOUS.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D26775">VARIOUS</A=
>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D26775">TOTAL =
3</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D26775">KOMPAKT</A>=
- CD (KOMCD10)
<BLOCKQUOTE> A COOL COMPILATION OF KOMPAKT RELEASES INCLUDING CLOSER =
MUSIK,
JURGEN PAAPE, MIKE INK, SASCHA FUNKE, DETTINGER, SUPERPITCHER,
M. MAYER AND MORE. EXCELLENT ELECTRONICS.</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=3D38353">PEANUT =
BUTTER WOLF</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38353">THE BEST =
OF</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38353">COPASETIK</=
A>
- CD (COPA028CD)
<BLOCKQUOTE> Wicked round-up of some of Peanut Butter Wolf's best =
moments.
Features appearances from Rasco, Planet Asia, Biz Markie, Lord
Finesse, Lootpack, Cut Chemist and more. Funked up, absolutely
tip-top quality hip hop throughout. Class.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38352">PEANUT =
BUTTER WOLF</A>
- <A HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38352">MY =
VINYL WEIGHS A TON</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38352">COPASETIK</=
A>
- CD (COPA004CD)
<BLOCKQUOTE> Long awaited CD version of Peanut's classy album. =
Featurestons
of guests including Planet Asia, Lootpack, DJ Babu, Charizma,
DJ Design, Zest, Rob Swift, Kid Koala and loads more. Fresh, funky
hip hop sounds par excellence.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38336">SENSATIONA=
L</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38336">SPEAKS =
FOR ITSELF</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38336">QUATERMASS<=
/A>
- CD (QS151)
<BLOCKQUOTE> Following up on albums for Wordsound and Ipecac, =
Sensational delivers
a 14 track bomb for quatermass. He's certainly at the leftfield
end of the hip hop spectrum and this has all the hallmarks of
his quality production and vocal skills. Aggressive at times and
strangely funky at others, it's a great blend of sounds and one
that should see this album being very popular indeed. Excellent
all round.</BLOCKQUOTE>
<h2><A NAME=3D"FalseFalse4">Hip Hop (Restocks, CD)</A> (<A =
HREF=3D"#navigation">top</A>)</h2>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D37229">VARIOUS</A=
>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D37229">OFFBEATS =
2.0</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D37229">SUBVERSIV*R=
EC</A>
- CD (SV|OB007/2005)
<BLOCKQUOTE> YES! DOPE COMPILATION FEATURING ROUGH TRACKS FROM JOSH =
MARTINEZ,
JD WALKER, SECOND FRONT, SODA, CAVEMAN SPEAK, AWOL ONE AND LOADS
OF OTHER TOP ARTISTS. GOOD HIP HOP VIBES ALL ROUND. =
RECOMMENDED.....</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=3D38304">ACID =
MOTHERS TEMPLE & THE COSMIC INFERNO</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38304">JUST =
ANOTHER BAND FROM THE COSMIC INFERNO</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38304">IMPORTANT</=
A>
- CD (IMPREC058CD)
<BLOCKQUOTE> Kawabata Makoto decided to disband the Acid Mothers =
Temple And
The Melting Paraiso line-up (as they were "drained creatively
like dinosaurs on the brink of extinction") only to replace them
with something even heavier and more powerful, which includes
members of The Boredoms, Ghost, Mainliner and Zeni Geva. Extreme
deep-psych and then some.... </BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38305">BIRDS, =
THE</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38305">BIRDS =
BIRDS BIRDS IN THE WORLD</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38305">IMPORTANT</=
A>
- CD (IMPREC059CD)
<BLOCKQUOTE> The Birds (Cotton Casino from Acid Mothers Temple's new =
band)
are reminiscent of Norwegian bands such as Deathprod, Supersilent
and Alog although their unmistakeable and unpredictable meld of
psych-melodies, guitar-noise, Eno-esque synth dirge, Cale-like
drone, Musique Concrete and rock sets them apart. </BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38291">BRIAN =
JONESTOWN MASSACRE, THE</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38291">TEPID =
PEPPERMINT WONDERLAND: A RETROSPECTIVE</A>
- <A HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38291">TEE =
PEE</A>
- 2xCD (TPE059CD)
<BLOCKQUOTE> How ironic that the very film ("Dig", which you must see =
by the
way) documenting the decline of The Brian Jonestown Massacre (in
relation to the rise of The Dandy Warhols) should generate more
interest in them than ever before, as good as resurrecting them/him
from the dead. Never heard BJM before? Think a more lo-fi Dandys,
retro sixties psychedelia done respectfully, intelligently, =
properly.
This well-compiled double-disc set draws from their entire =
catalogue,
from albums such as "Their Satanic Majesties' Second Request",
"Thank God for Mental Illness", "Bravery, Repetition and Noise"...
pretty much every record mentioned in the film and a whole lot
more. Obviously "Not If You Were The Last Dandy On Earth" is on
here too. The perfect introduction, then, and darn essential with
it. </BLOCKQUOTE>
<A HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38306">JOHN =
CALE</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38306">PROCESS =
OST</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38306">SYNTAX</A>
- CD (502454335125)
<BLOCKQUOTE> John Cale's minimal, piano-led soundtrack to this =
acclaimed arthouse
movie (directed by CS Leigh) should find favour with fans of Alva
Noto / Ryuichi Sakamoto, underpinned as it is with stark, =
drone-based
electronics. I can't tell you anything about the film, but this
is certainly a striking body of music from the former Velvet.
</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38290">METALUX</A=
>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38290">VICTIM =
OF SPACE</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38290">5RC</A>
- CD (GER040CD)
<BLOCKQUOTE> Last time, i described Metalux as "the sound of Adult on =
Heroin",
which would appear to be the case this time around too. I also
mentioned Throbbing Gristle; again, fair enough. Experimental
avant-noise with guitars, pure Load territory, utterly =
uncompromising.
</BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38307">VARIOUS</A=
>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38307">CHARM =
OST</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38307">5RC</A>
- CD (GER014CD)
<BLOCKQUOTE> Again, i can't comment on the film (although the DVD is =
included,
and the synopsis certainly sounds interesting), but this is a
classy soundtrack alright. Lo-fi US indie / pop / instrumental
stuff from the likes of Aislers Set, Deerhoof, Replikants, Jealous
Monks, Thrones, Xtinct, Meditation Duo, The Lies, Black Ice, Tim
Green etc that would make a great comp under any circumstances
- check it. </BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38351">WHITE =
MICE, THE</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38351">ASSPHIXXX=
EATATESHUN</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38351">LOAD</A>
- CD (LOAD066CD)
<BLOCKQUOTE> I'll say this much... I wouldn't like to be in the =
mosh-pit at
one of The White Mice's gigs! Brutality incarnate here with some
of the heaviest, grinding-est tracks aroundl. To be honest they
make most Thrash bands sound like the Cheeki Girls with their
blend of shouting, extreme guitars, mad electronics and frenetic
drumming. An aquired taste, but seriously head destroying if you
like it this rough!</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> A rather poignant new release from Windy & Carl, in as =
much as
it's dedicated to their old dog Flea, who sadly died recently.
Two extended pieces, very much in the drone-based, expansive,
luscious soundscape style we know and love, with the sound of
Flea playing and barking towards the end (real lump-in-the-throat
stuff, you have been warned!). Genuinely moving, beautiful music,
and certainly up there quality-wise with their now sizeable =
back-catalogue
(on Kranky etc). </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=3D38355">LAST =
EXIT</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38355">KOLN =
(1986)</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38355">UNHEARD =
MUSIC SERIES</A>
- CD (ALP252CD)
<BLOCKQUOTE> Anything that involves Peter Brotzmann is going to be a) =
well
worth listening to and b) pretty out there. This falls into both
of those categories with its seemingly insane, freeform Jazz sounds.
Joined by Bill Laswell on bass, Sonny Sharrock on guitar and Shannon
Jackson on drums, you get a very engaging set of tracks that use
chaos to maximum effect whilst still managing to stay coherent
throughout. </BLOCKQUOTE>
<A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?artist=3D38354">SIRONE</A>=
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38354">LIVE =
(1981)</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38354">UNHEARD =
MUSIC SERIES</A>
- CD (ALP253CD)
<BLOCKQUOTE> Sirone's wood flute playing is the star of the show here =
with
the opening track being a long solo piece. Bringing to mind =
fluttering
birds and or insects his totally free use of the flute sound
is incredibly evocative. Add to that Claude Lawrence's stunning
alto sax and Dennis Charles on drums and you get an intriguing
set of tracks. Sirone does tend to take centre stage a lot with
his flute and bass, but there's a damn good reason for =
that!</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=3D38350">KK =
NULL</A>
- <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?release=3D38350">ANIMA =
MOTRIX</A>
- <A HREF=3D"http://www.smallfish.co.uk/default.asp?label=3D38350">DOT =
DOT DOT MUSIC</A>
- CD (DOTDOTDOT006CD)
<BLOCKQUOTE> KK Null has ploughed away over the years forging his own =
sound
which has, under the surface, been incredibly influential. Whether
he receives enough credit for his sterling experimental work is
another question entirely. On this CD he shows a full range of
styles from ultra-reduced, tonal high frequency work to heavy,
brutal drones and virtually everything in between. At times it's
just plain atmospheric and at others it will seriously challenge
you both aurally and mentally. Pretty damn good.</BLOCKQUOTE>
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