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15th Mar 10
Gonjasufi - A Sufi And A Killer
Warp/Inertia
A masterwork of psychedelic soul and acid rock esoterica, A Sufi And A Killer merges Sumach Ecks distinctive haunted blues vocal style with the grimiest and obscurest of breaks and samples to create a transcendent musical odyssey. Production duties are shared by some of Los Angeles's premier beat creators, with contributions from Flying Lotus, The Gaslamp Killer and Mainframe.
Past Albums of the Week
4th Aug 08
Pivot - O Soundtrack My Heart
Warp / Inertia
The latest singing to Warp Records, Australian electro-acoustic outfit Pivot offer a fascinating selection of avant-beat instrumentals, ranging from delicate cinematic soundscapes to complex psych-rock arrangements. Compelling and utterly original.
28th Jul 08
Bodies Of Water - A Certain Feeling
Secretly Canadian/Pop Frenzy
A collection of alternately joyous and subdued indie-Gospel tunes with classic 70s rock undertones. Based in LA, the four-piece Bodies of Water draw influence from and reference bands such as Black Mountain, Arcade Fire and Polyphonic Spree, but with a slightly sinister edge.
21st Jul 08
Ratatat - LP3
XL Recordings / Remote Control
The latest album from the New York production duo Ratatat is arguably there finest to date, taking in a broader range of instruments to create their signature sound. Epic in scope, it's a masterful collection of synth-pop prog-hop arrangements.
14th Jul 08
Paris Wells - Keep It
Illusive / Liberation
Debut album from Melbourne singer-songwriter Paris Wells is the end result of a long fascination with all types of music. A blend of raw beats and hip-hop, with soul and funk influences, Keep It captures the intensity and fun of Paris Wells' famous live performances.
7th Jul 08
Tricky - Knowle West Boy
Domino / EMI
Few artists have polarised fans and critics as much as Tricky, the elusive producer and MC credited with the birth of the Bristol-scene in the late 1990s along with Portishead and Massive Attack. Knowle West Boy, the eighth studio release from Tricky, documents the artist's formative years through a collection of musically diverse excursions. From the punk and ska inspired single Council Estate, through the dancehall pop of Bacative and the tenebrous beats of Past Mistake, Knowle West Boy is an intensely satisfying and revealing album from one of modern music's more enigmatic characters.
30th Jun 08
Little Red - Listen To Little Red
Shock
The debut full-length from Melbourne's rhythm n blues specialists captures all the fun and intensity of the band's live performances. 'Listen to Little Red' recalls a golden age of rock n roll but also paves the way for an exciting future and a better tomorrow.
23rd Jun 08
Jeremy Jay - A Place Where We Could Go
K / Pop Frenzy
A Place Where We Could Go is a resonant and slightly haunted collection of spare pop-noir from Los Angeles songwriter Jeremy Jay. Touched by the influences of Jonathan Richman, Buddy Holly and the French new wave, Jeremy Jay's debut full-length is a beautiful introduction to his fresh musical approach.
16th Jun 08
Various Artists - Gourmet Scavenger
Omelette
Excellent compilation of local and some international musicians and producers, offering a cross-section of jazz-inflected electronic and beats-based music. Features exclusives from Australian artists Spoonbill, Hermitude, Monkey Marc (from Combat Wombat), and Soup.
9th Jun 08
Fleet Foxes - Fleet Foxes
Stomp
The debut album from Seattle five-piece Fleet Foxes is a neatly formed collection of "Baroque harmonic pop jams".
Deriving inspiration from 1960s US folk and more modern musical influences, Fleet Foxes is a smooth and sophisticated melting pot.
2nd Jun 08
James Pants - Welcome
Stones Throw / Creative Vibes
Combining early hip hop techniques, vintage electro, primal funk and new wave rock, James Pants is a premier purveyor of the "fresh beat". The latest addition to Stones Throw's impeccable catalogue, Welcome is a fine introduction to the sound of now.
26th May 08
Flying Lotus - Los Angeles
Warp / Inertia
Flying Lotus' debut full-length for Warp Records is a masterfully produced collection of fractured hip hop instrumentals, electronic soundscapes and future soul music. Complex, original and astonishingly detailed, Los Angeles represents some of the finest work to date from this constantly evolving, and always intriguing artist.
19th May 08
Eddy Current Suppression Ring - Primary Colours
Aaarght! / Shock
An alternately vicious and victorious tour through the arena of Melbourne's punk rock protagonists, Primary Colours is a deceptively complex album of instant classics. Enjoy in excess.
12th May 08
Guy Blackman - Adult Baby
Inertia
The debut solo album from Guy Blackman is a collection of beautiful arrangements and insightful lyrics. Featuring contributions from a broad range of local artists, Adult Baby is a masterfully realised narrative from a master storyteller and his friends.
5th May 08
Santogold - Santogold
Downtown / Inertia
The self-titled solo debut from Santogold is an incredibly diverse and unique blend of styles, encompassing new wave rock, dark electronic styles and futuristic pop. Attempting to capture the record with simple genre descriptors however misses the sheer imaginative power of Santogold's twelve tracks. In this brave new world of uncharted musical innovation Santogold rules.
28th Apr 08
MGMT - Oracular Spectacular
Sony
The theatrical debut record from New York's current electro-glam heroes. A bit of punk and a bit of disco, Oracular Spectacular is ultimately a lot of fun.
21st Apr 08
Portishead - Third
Universal
Portishead's first studio recording since September 30th, 1997, is worth every second of the 10 Year,6 Month, and 28 Day waiting period. From the heavy electronic percussion of first single Machine Gun to the gentler acoustic songs like Hunter, Third is a tenebrous and haunting excursion from one of modern music's most enigmatic bands.
14th Apr 08
Jamie Lidell - Jim
Warp / Inertia
The latest offering from Warp's man of soul is a finely crafted collection of future funk standards. Working with Mocky, Gonzales, Peaches and Nikka Costa, Jamie has produced his most diverse and accomplished album to date.
7th Apr 08
Crystal Castles - Crystal Castles
Shock
The long-awaited debut album from Toronto-based pop futurists Crystal Castles. A unique mix of punk, 8 bit electronics, hip-hop, shoegaze and no wave, Crystal Castles are so good Timbaland might want to rip off one of their songs and sell it to 50 Cent. Oh wait...
31st Mar 08
Yeasayer - All Hour Cymbals
Spunk! / EMI
A paradigm shift in pop, Yeasayer's debut is a compelling and original collection of politically and socially minded songs. Difficult to properly describe, the band itself offer the following genre to capture their sound: "Middle Eastern-psych-snap-gospel".
24th Mar 08
Cut Copy - In Ghost Colours
Modular / Universal
Blending musical influences from numerous decades but sounding unmistakably current, 'In Ghost Colours' is Cut Copy's most innovative and engaging release to date. Darker in tone than their previous full-length, it features Dan Whitford's song-writing skill and some rough edged production work from DFA head Tim Goldsworthy.
17th Mar 08
El Guincho - Alegranza
Mistletone
The work of one talented Pablo Díaz-Reixa, Alegranza (which translates as ‘Joy'), is an amalgam of musical influences ranging from Benga (Kenyan traditional music) to Bhangra (Indian folk), Brazilian and Indie sounds. At once familiar and completely new, this layered record is a timeless piece of pop.
10th Mar 08
The Raveonettes - Lust Lust Lust
Amphead
The third album from Danish pop-noir merchants is an abrasive blend of delicate song-writing and deadly distortion; a noisy paean to the dark side of love with hot blooded lyrics and a cold mechanical pulse.
3rd Mar 08
Various Artists - From L.A. With Love
Knowfoowl / Inertia
As the title suggests, this compilation of exclusive tracks shares the love from some of Los Angeles' finest producers and song writers. Featuring new work from Flying Lotus, Madlib, Nobody, Aloe Blacc and Daedelus amongst others, it's an essential collection of West Coast beats.
25th Feb 08
Jay Reatard - Blood Visions
Stained Circles / Fuse
A high casualty rock record from the bloodiest man in punk, Jay Reatard's latest album is brutal but expressive. Filled with jagged guitar, broken lyrics and abrasive production, it's a dangerously good listen.
18th Feb 08
Baseball - Animal Kingdom
Stomp
Having toured 18 countries in the past two years and shared the stage with artists like Saul Williams, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club and The Hold Steady, Melbourne band Baseball finally release their debut album ‘Animal Kingdom'. Blending the urgency of punk with subtle arrangements and multi-instrumental melodies, it's a beguiling record, both timeless and geographically restless.
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