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Monday, October 28th, 2013
Their first album was great, if you’re into that New York electro-hipster type vibe, and Holy Ghost(!) are back with a new LP which is filled with more catchy, synth-led numbers. I love the lo-fi vocal stabs in this one giving the tune a bit of an 80s feel which reminds me of Fleetwood Mac for some reason, I think Tango in the Night had a bunch of similar vocal samples used on some of its tunes. Good stuff, anyway.
Buy Holy Ghost! – Dynamics MP3 at Juno
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Tagged holy ghost! |
Monday, October 21st, 2013
Manix AKA Marc Mac from 4 Hero released a hardcore album, Living in the Past, the other day. You can grab it on MP3 but the vinyl editions are all gone now including a very lovely looking picture disc which I was lucky enough to grab a copy of…but only just!
The album’s great. 10 tracks of hardcore mastery done as a faithful recreation of the sounds that these guys were putting out back in ’92 and ’93. It doesn’t stray far from the original formula, which is absolutely fine by me considering Manix and the Reinforced lot released some of the finest tunes from this period. Is the album better than the classics of yesteryear? Sadly not, but it’s an excellent recreation of the golden years of hardcore and deserves a spot in everyone’s collection.
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Tagged hardcore, manix |
Tuesday, October 15th, 2013
Aside from the well known tunes I’ve never delved too far into the Grace Jones back catalogue which I’m now regretting after hearing this slice of electronic 80s awesomeness. As suspected I just looked it up and it was produced by the one and only Nile Rodgers, a man responsible for more amazing beats than, well, anyone. Even though many people know lots of his tunes he actually doesn’t get the respect he deserves. Maybe I’ll do a few posts in the future of more underground songs he’s produced or ones that people might not be aware of.
Buy Grace Jones – I’m Not Perfect (But I’m Perfect For You) from Amazon
Posted in: Music |
Tagged 80s, grace jones |
Thursday, October 10th, 2013
Chaka Khan is amazing, she’s recorded so many great tunes yet somehow this is a fairly recent revelation to me. Everyone knows the hits so I hope I don’t need to educate anyone there and of course you all get down to I Feel For You when it goes the jukebox but have any of you actually listened to the album it’s from in full? No? Then do so immediately, there are some killers on there!
Anyway, this is one from 1981 and has a chorus that I can never get out of my head. What a riddim.
Buy Chaka Khan – I Know You, I Live You MP3 at Amazon
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Tagged chaka khan, funk, soul |
Tuesday, October 8th, 2013
My old mate Logic made a little mix of mainly MF Doom and A Tribe Called Quest hip hop instrumentals for, believe it or not, a wedding he was at recently. I wish they played that sort of things at the weddings I go to, I’d much rather hear that than the Village People.
Anyway, I loved it so thought I’d share it with you here.
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MF Doom – Lovage
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MF Doom – Camphor
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MF Doom – Benzoin Gum
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MF Doom – Buckeyes
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MF Doom – Calamus
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MF Doom – Coltsfoot Leaf
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A Tribe Called Quest – Stressed Out (Remix) [Instrumental]
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A Tribe Called Quest – Vibes & Stuff [Instrumental]
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A Tribe Called Quest – We Got (The Jazz) [Instrumental]
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MF Doom – Arrow Root
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MF Doom – Agrimony
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A Tribe Called Quest – Can I Kick It? [Instrumental]
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A Tribe Called Quest – 1nce Again [Instrumental]
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A Tribe Called Quest – Ham ‘n Eggs [Instrumental]
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A Tribe Called Quest – Find a Way [Instrumental]
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A Tribe Called Quest – The Infamous Date Rape [Instrumental]
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MF Doom – Dragon’s Blood Resin
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A Tribe Called Quest – We Can Get Down [Instrumental]
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MF Doom – Vinca Rosea
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De La Soul – Breakadawn [Instrumental]
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Posted in: Mixes |
Tagged hip hop |
