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A Tribe Called Quest - The Low End Theory
posted a review of A Tribe Called Quest - The Low End Theory. 4 months ago
Nice cheaper repress. Sounds good to me and follows on from all of the other good Jive and Sony pressings.
Rogê - Curyman
posted a review of Rogê - Curyman. 8 months ago
A really great album - Arthur Verocai has his influence all over this. I really like the A side and would recommend this to anyone who is a fan of Brazilian and well produced music.
Roy Ayers Ubiquity - Everybody Loves The Sunshine / Lonesome Cowboy
posted a review of Roy Ayers Ubiquity - Everybody Loves The Sunshine / Lonesome Cowboy. about 1 year ago
Further to the other comments on this release, my copy is clear not distorted in the slightest.
The In Crowd - Back A Yard
posted a review of The In Crowd - Back A Yard. about 1 year ago
One of my favourite feel good reggae records, totally wonderful singing on this one and it's perfect for those hot Summer afternoons. Big tune.
Black Slate - Live Up To Love
posted a review of Black Slate - Live Up To Love. about 1 year ago
such a great 12" - these guys sound incredible. Tight playing, great pressing and a proper message. Highly recommended.
Eberhard Weber - The Following Morning
posted a review of Eberhard Weber - The Following Morning. about 1 year ago
Agreed, first track is lovely the rest will pass you by without much interest.
Laraaji - Essence/Universe
posted a comment on Laraaji - Essence/Universe. over 4 years ago
one for drifting off into a realm of cloud catching and sightings of heaven. This is a wonderful new age album, deep and cosmic.
Various - Island Sounds From Japan 2009 - 2016
posted a comment on Various - Island Sounds From Japan 2009 - 2016. over 4 years ago
My copy is slightly warped but I think it was Royal Mail rather than TC as their pressings are usually on point, not to worry - it's not a big issue and only slight.
Various - Claremont Editions Two
posted a comment on Various - Claremont Editions Two. over 4 years ago
More brilliance from one of the greatest labels out there, I love the JC stripped down dub - great Balearic futurism.
Gratien Midonet - A Cosmic Poet From Martinique 1979-1989
posted a comment on Gratien Midonet - A Cosmic Poet From Martinique 1979-1989. over 4 years ago
Yet more brilliance from Time Capsule, the sleeve notes are excellent and the pressing is on par with all of the TC releases. I really like Osana, other worldly and funky !
Garrett (2) - Private Life II
posted a comment on Garrett (2) - Private Life II. over 4 years ago
Another lovely MFM release, this is an extension of the first Garrett abum and is more of the same. It's a good pressing also.
John Williams (4) - Empire Of The Sun (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
posted a comment on John Williams (4) - Empire Of The Sun (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack). over 4 years ago
Cadillac Of The Skies is pure John Williams, the sense of wonder in that record is incredible. An incredible moment in the film too as the plan flies past, pure Spielberg and an OST moment up there with the best.
Mackrory* & Collier* - On The Other Side
posted a comment on Mackrory* & Collier* - On The Other Side. over 4 years ago
I really love this album, a mixture of downtempo/bossanova and the cover of 'Wichita Lineman' really does work. Recommended.
Sarah Davachi - Gave In Rest
posted a comment on Sarah Davachi - Gave In Rest. over 4 years ago
i am fairly new to Sarah's work having been introduced by the Floating Points Late Night Tales compilation, this is deep reflective droney music with a lot of delicacy to the instrumentation. One for a deep listening experience rather than something... See full review
Kathy Diamond - All Woman
posted a comment on Kathy Diamond - All Woman. over 4 years ago
All time favourite here and one that is never far away from the majority of my DJ sets. That electro bass is pure funk. Re-conceptualised into many different moments on the dancefloor.
Gigi - Illuminated Audio
posted a comment on Gigi - Illuminated Audio. over 4 years ago
Listen to this in full, it demands that kind of respect and attention. A real journey LP and one for those that like listening to music in the outer stratosphere. Another great TC release.
Bombay S Jayashri* - Shravanam
posted a comment on Bombay S Jayashri* - Shravanam. over 4 years ago
It's awesome. Just simply awesome. The pressing really is well done and suits the depth of spirit in the music. Great sleeve notes from Professor Jeremy Gilbert too. One of my favourite releases from one of the best reissue labels at the moment. Superb.
Serginho Meriti - Bons Momentos
posted a comment on Serginho Meriti - Bons Momentos. over 4 years ago
Another great release from Time Capsule, shaping up to be one of the best reissue labels about at the moment. They really care about the pressing, packaging and their customers. Not just a slab of wax but an Obi, beautiful design of sleeve and good... See full review
Fools (7) - Fools' Harp Vol.1
posted a comment on Fools (7) - Fools' Harp Vol.1. over 4 years ago
This will be in my top 10 for 2020, a soundtrack to lockdown in the UK for me. I'll love the gentleness of this music, lovely pressing too.
Raymond Richards - The Lost Art Of Wandering
posted a comment on Raymond Richards - The Lost Art Of Wandering. over 4 years ago
A really great album, there are a lot of ambient/new age albums out there but this is unique it's selection of tracks and it's overall feel. One for the Autumn afternoons. I love it.
Aretha Franklin - Get It Right
posted a comment on Aretha Franklin - Get It Right. over 5 years ago
Where do you start with this one ? Luther Vandross in full boogie mood and Aretha Franklin rolling her lungs out for all to enjoy. Get It Right is blisteringly funky with a call and response vocal that is just pure incredible, the backing vocals also... See full review
Dynamic (3) - Lift Me / Yeadon
posted a comment on Dynamic (3) - Lift Me / Yeadon. over 5 years ago
Yeadon (Dream Mix) - big vocal and lovely low slung groove. We can be free together, love this kind of slo-jam.
Various - Claremont Editions One
posted a comment on Various - Claremont Editions One. over 5 years ago
My copy sounds beautiful, in fact really well put together. Love Abbey Spells and Fursatti especially, the Fursatti track sounds like my driving journeys across Iceland - just so beautiful. Claremont 56 do it again and again. Never not impressed.
Floating Points - LateNightTales
posted a comment on Floating Points - LateNightTales. over 5 years ago
The opening of the compilation that has Sarah Davachi shows Sam's intention, it's such a wonderfully beautiful record and her music has now gone on to my wants list. I love the soul section and the ending in particular is wonderfully beautiful. A... See full review
Yvonne Archer - Ain't Nobody / Checking Out The Way I Feel
posted a comment on Yvonne Archer - Ain't Nobody / Checking Out The Way I Feel. over 5 years ago
Checking Out The Way I Feel is one of the of those records that has elements of pop in it, the type of pop that is perfect in it's melody and Yvonne's vocal range. Stunningly beautiful piece of digital reggae with a lovers vibe, essential bit of... See full review
Shawn Lee's Ping Pong Orchestra - San Diego
posted a comment on Shawn Lee's Ping Pong Orchestra - San Diego. over 5 years ago
E soul balearica, proper end of night fodder and the sort of record that follows you around as much as you want to hear it - I have heard this played in so many locations over the years. Phil Mison mix is decent too. A big Nado release.
Various - Too Slow To Disco Brasil
posted a comment on Various - Too Slow To Disco Brasil. over 5 years ago
This would have been a much better compilation if each track did not have a fade out for each song, it really effects the overall feel of the compilation - I'd rather hear the original edit and end to each track rather than a fade out to ensure that... See full review
Curtis & Dondi - Magic From Your Love / Don't Be Afraid
posted a comment on Curtis & Dondi - Magic From Your Love / Don't Be Afraid. over 5 years ago
bouncing beautiful boogie funk and all the good stuff. Game over the first time I heard this.
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The Haggis Horns - The Traveller
posted a comment on The Haggis Horns - The Traveller. over 6 years ago
this is so so so so so so good. Part 2 was a mainstay of my DJ sets for many years. Think I played it constantly.
Mariya Takeuchi = 竹内まりや* - Plastic Love = プラスティック・ラブ
posted a comment on Mariya Takeuchi = 竹内まりや* - Plastic Love = プラスティック・ラブ. over 6 years ago
a reissue of this would be very welcome, I'd be so happy to pick this up - it's perfect.
Garfield Fleming - Ain't Nothing Too Good For My Woman
posted a comment on Garfield Fleming - Ain't Nothing Too Good For My Woman. over 6 years ago
great boogie record from GF - empowered by women what can he do but sing about it too with love, kindness and respect.
Roy Haynes - Thank You Thank You
posted a comment on Roy Haynes - Thank You Thank You. over 6 years ago
It's all about Quiet Fire, a deadly jazz dancer - the introduction has to be up there with one of the best !!!
Chic - C'est Chic
posted a comment on Chic - C'est Chic. over 7 years ago
For me the greatest Chic album. I would say that though, it has I Want Your Love on it which for me is a Desert Island Disc. The arrangement on that record never fails to not impress me and I still hear new elements every now and again. Also, At Last... See full review
Sly & The Family Stone - Back On The Right Track
posted a comment on Sly & The Family Stone - Back On The Right Track. over 7 years ago
Not their finest moment but it does feel like Sly and the team by numbers - not such a bad thing but they have done better, their own high standards beat this release.
Clint Mansell - Black Mirror: San Junipero (Original Score)
posted a comment on Clint Mansell - Black Mirror: San Junipero (Original Score). over 7 years ago
A fine pressing, nice art print inside the sleeve with 'ooh heavens a place on earth' speech bubbles matching the front cover. Musically it is a fine example of Clint Mansell and his restrained ability to pull at the heartstrings with chords which are... See full review
Various - We Out Here
posted a comment on Various - We Out Here. over 7 years ago
Well worth a listen, the Kokoroko track is sublime - a fantastic introduction to the healthy sounds of the current UK London jazz scene. Lovely sleeve art and sleeve notes too.
Hampshire* and Foat* - Galaxies Like Grains Of Sand
posted a comment on Hampshire* and Foat* - Galaxies Like Grains Of Sand. over 7 years ago
A wonderful album with beautiful organs, tubular bells and has all the elements of a 70's spy film meets some really fantastic soulful melodies throughout. There is a bluesy element too which is very welcome. It sounds old for all the right reasons.
The Blue Nile - Hats
posted a comment on The Blue Nile - Hats. over 7 years ago
I'd like to see a reissue of this too. I am new to this band, spectacular album.
Morrison Kincannon - Beneath The Redwoods
posted a comment on Morrison Kincannon - Beneath The Redwoods. over 7 years ago
A great door into the world of Spacetalk records and these artists, I'll Be OK Tomorrow' and 'To See One Eagle Fly' are personal favourites, the actual sleeve art/design and story behind the music is interesting and compelling. A superb release of new... See full review
Tommy Awards - Sessions II
posted a comment on Tommy Awards - Sessions II. over 7 years ago
Like a depth charge of world/balearica - enjoy this release but cant see it being played a lot but that is the point, lovely art work and sleeve design - tracks are 20 minutes long. If I was playing them out I could go for a piss, walk round the club,... See full review
Portico Quartet - Knee-Deep In The North Sea
posted a comment on Portico Quartet - Knee-Deep In The North Sea. over 7 years ago
By far the strongest album from a band that make some great modern jazz/crossover electronic jazz. I'd file these guys with Cinematic Orchestra and the more aesthetically pleasing end of electronic music, that said this is Portico Quartets most... See full review
Garrett (2) - Private Life
posted a comment on Garrett (2) - Private Life. over 7 years ago
Nice pressing, great selection of slow jams which could soundtrack any LA movie. Wouldn't be amiss on The Drive soundtrack if its ever redone. I love this release and it's a great example of the thematic themes of Music From Memory but also individual... See full review
Gaussian Curve - The Distance
posted a comment on Gaussian Curve - The Distance. over 7 years ago
A lovely one from Music From Memory, shaping up to be one of the labels to now always reference and check in on - this being a perfect case in point. Much of the same throughout the album but that isn't a bad thing as the mood is horizontal,... See full review
Jonathan Jeremiah - Happiness
posted a comment on Jonathan Jeremiah - Happiness. over 9 years ago
A truly wonderful piece of music, something that I have turned to a few times - the MG remix is one of his best.
Carl Craig & Pepe Bradock* - Angola
posted a comment on Carl Craig & Pepe Bradock* - Angola. over 9 years ago
Stunner of a record, keeps on building and goes into the C2 usualness and heads to a Detroit journey of optimum madness. Bloody great played on a good system too.
Donald Byrd - Love Has Come Around
posted a comment on Donald Byrd - Love Has Come Around. over 9 years ago
Did not like this at first, changed after a few listens - incredible bit of boogie, great to mix and sounds very well put together. Issac Hayes on studio work and it shows.
Bambi Davidson - Brunswick
posted a comment on Bambi Davidson - Brunswick. over 9 years ago
Wonderful vinyl pressing, the music itself is a kraut balearic dub disco groover - yes all of these sounds muddled into a post rock approach, think Neu meets the sounds of some sci-fi film. Hats off to Claremont for the art work too, a space ship... See full review
Underground System* - Bella Ciao Leo Mas & Fabrice Remixes
posted a comment on Underground System* - Bella Ciao Leo Mas & Fabrice Remixes. over 9 years ago
Simple but memorable record, will do exceedingly well with summer crowds.
La Bellini - Satan In Love
posted a comment on La Bellini - Satan In Love. over 9 years ago
Completely mental record - very odd quirky disco music which is balearic but altogether a completely bonkers bit of music.