µ-Ziq - Bilious Paths
Label:
Catalog#:
ZIQ070CD
Format:
CD, Album
Country:
UK
Released:
02 Jun 2003
Genre:
Electronic
Style:
Leftfield,
IDM,
Jungle,
Experimental
Tracklist
| 1 | µ-Ziq - | Johnny Mastricht | 4:12 | X |
| 2 | µ-Ziq - | Meinheld | 3:39 | X |
| 3 | µ-Ziq - | Siege Of Antioch | 4:16 | X |
| 4 | Electric Company - | Octelcogopod | 4:48 | X |
|
Remix -
Mike Paradinas
Written-By - Brad Laner | ||||
| 5 | µ-Ziq - | On/Off | 3:44 | X |
| Vocals - Mike Dykehouse* | ||||
| 6 | Rude Ass Tinker - | Silk Ties | 4:25 | X |
| Edited By - Mike Paradinas | ||||
| 7 | µ-Ziq - | AEC Merlin | 3:27 | X |
| 8 | µ-Ziq - | Grape Nut Beats (Pt.1) | 5:21 | X |
|
Remix [Extended And Slightly Tweaked] -
Mike Paradinas
Written-by [Originally] - Luke McMillan | ||||
| 9 | µ-Ziq - | Grape Nut Beats (Pt.2) | 5:09 | X |
| 10 | µ-Ziq - | Mouse Bums | 4:30 | X |
| 11 | µ-Ziq - | Fall Of Antioch | 2:04 | X |
| 12 | µ-Ziq - | My Mengegus | 6:57 | X |
Credits
Artwork By [Design], Other [Crime], Photography -
Ben Curzon
,
Richard Burridge
Producer, Written-By - Mike Paradinas
Producer, Written-By - Mike Paradinas
Notes
Dedicated to Lorien.
Published by Chysalis Music Limited, except for track 4 'Octelcogopod' published by Wall Of Sound/Sony/ATV Music Publishing. You can find the original on Electric Company's Exitos. Track 6 'Silk Ties' is an edited version of the B-side to Rude Ass Tinker 12" Imperial Break (Deathchant 30). Track 8 'Grape Nut Beats (Pt.1)' is an extended and slightly tweaked version of 'Which Cunt? (µ-Ziq's 6/8 Remix)', originally by the DJ Producer aka Mr Luke McMillan. The original 'Witch Hunt' was released on the Better The Devil You Know... 12" (SCUM006) as well as on the CD Bastard Sons Of Rave (ZIQ058).
℗ 2003 Planet Mu Records Ltd. © 2003 Planet Mu Records Ltd.
Made In England.
Published by Chysalis Music Limited, except for track 4 'Octelcogopod' published by Wall Of Sound/Sony/ATV Music Publishing. You can find the original on Electric Company's Exitos. Track 6 'Silk Ties' is an edited version of the B-side to Rude Ass Tinker 12" Imperial Break (Deathchant 30). Track 8 'Grape Nut Beats (Pt.1)' is an extended and slightly tweaked version of 'Which Cunt? (µ-Ziq's 6/8 Remix)', originally by the DJ Producer aka Mr Luke McMillan. The original 'Witch Hunt' was released on the Better The Devil You Know... 12" (SCUM006) as well as on the CD Bastard Sons Of Rave (ZIQ058).
℗ 2003 Planet Mu Records Ltd. © 2003 Planet Mu Records Ltd.
Made In England.
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Reviews & Discussion
One of my favorite albums of all time and hugely underated. Bilious Paths is a melting pot of beautiful harmonies, chaotic breaks, droopy signature synths and moody atmospheres. It is one of those records that should be listened to from start to finish and appreciated as a whole. Probably Mike Paradinas' best work and ranks for me among the best RDJ and Vibert albums. Some highlights include 'On/Off' which is filthy dirty acid funk, 'Silk Ties' matches up amen breaks and the gabba bassdrum in perfect symbioses.. I could go on but in all honesty every track on this album is amazing and unique in its own way and yet the songs still compliment each other to make the album feel like a whole as oppososed to a random selection of tracks.
My my my, how far the amen break has come. This album contains what could be some of µ-Ziq's finest material in years. Amen breaks chopped to oblivion with his signature melancholy synths and phasey, distorted drum tracks make for a µ-nique listening experience. This album leaves me wondering what territory Paradinas could cover next, because he has progressed so much with his style over the years, and this album is a sure sign of that.