Extralife

I'm by no means a jazz expert, but I dabble from time to time. I've greatly enjoyed this album lately and wanted to share though. Some heavyweights of the UK jazz scene come together to create some really understated, yet vibrant music that draws influences from all over the spectrum. Hearing bits of Terry Riley's minimalism interspersed with fourth world sounds. Worth a listen if you dig adventurous improvised instrumental music.

I'm prone to a little bit of Eprom from time to time. Definitely some heavy tunes on this one - kind of reminds me of Funkstorung's Return to the Acid Planet a bit. Thumbs up.

Contact-E by LnrdcroyOne of four new track drops from an artist I admire that has dropped off my radar for some time. "Much Less Normal" was put out way back in '14 - then nothing until recently. Based on what I am hearing, Lnrdcroy has been hard at work in the studio all this time. I'm hearing early detroit techno and WARP AI series mixed with classic '00s IDM stylings of Richard Devine, and Phoenecia. Super high quality tunes on display - I think most WATMMers will find something to love. Hope to see more coming soon!

Her first album was played constantly in early '20 back in Extralife HQ. New one is sounding super lush on first listen. From the writeup: Electronic music as consumed by listeners if often defined or understood through curation, selecting a song purposefully to motivate a moment, whether you’re a DJ or someone creating a playlist in your bedroom. boskage steps outside of this familiarity in the way that it moves with us and adapts. Each track on boskage feels so incredibly personal, and yet they can’t be defined by a single setting. For those who lend an ear and willingly welcome the winding path that “reflection of time, place and emotion,” (a concept juneunit speaks of when describing her process for this release) might take you on, then the possibilities for how her music can shape your present moment are perceptively and sincerely endless. While boskage is amorphous in it’s ability to color your surroundings, the way it pulls you in feels deliberate. boskage is driving, atmospheric and ambient with dubby and lo-fi elements. “the trash is done” is one track that beautifully encompasses all of these pieces, rolling through a single journey that explores a spectrum both contemplative and tranquil on one end, and determined and dancey on the other. Similarly, “arest b” plays with the way in which it grabs you, demanding that you listen intently or move your limbs. One of the most captivating tracks on this release finds you at the end. Ambient and alluring, “pursuit” brings you in gently and builds to a blossoming of crystalline synthesizers that almost tangibly swirl around you while still driving you forward. Perhaps it is the track title alone, but as “pursuit” slowly unravels to its end, bringing the album to a close with it, it’s accompanied by a sense of exultance and release.

Yes. I 36.

Whoo this one is really special.

Really enjoying this. Thanks for putting it back on my radar @beerwolf

Would love this! Come on @purlieu ?

Yes, those are the three untouchable classics, imo. If you've never heard them before, I also think their live sets are a great place to start. The official Eventim Hammersmith ones from Monster's Exist era offer a really nice slice of their sound. There are also several high-quality unofficial classic sets that are floating around out there. Glasto '94, Leeds Soundcity '96, and Space Opening Fiesta, Ibiza from '08 are three of my favs.

Agreed - mostly. Timeless but a bit bloated. Never been a fan of Monday, but I guess it’s the palate cleanser before the lushness of Halcyon.

Well that’s what the WATMM New Releases forum is for! ?

Really well written review that encompasses everything I feel about this album. I’d add Beezlebeat to that tracklist of yours though.

I would say the cream of the Altogether tracks including some of the material from that bonus disc and one-offs, would make an LP that would stand up with any of their earlier releases.

One of those artists I have listened to here and there over the years but never really gave a fair chance. I will at your recommendation though!

Yeah - this is great. Good rec.

One of my favorite electronic tracks ever. Slow burn remix by a Rabbit in the Moon alias. Maybe even hear some proto-BoC sounds in here. Simple, yet profound to me. Nice to be talking about Orbital again!

Always up for more RX. Been a fan since his SoundCloud dump - still tons of great tracks from there that are unreleased.

Hyped to hear this. First one was excellent.

Been getting into Gerd for the first time over this past year. Was unaware of this release. Thanks!

Nice to have em all together on a well curated set. Bought cds of both ?

Super cool. I think I have most of these - any idea if any are exclusives? Still will buy as I support literally everything Morphology do - full stop.

Guilty pleasure Orbital:

Reading the last couple pages of this thread for the first time in awhile - this is such a dad thread - lol. Ok, I’ll join: I’m thirty-nine, have chronic lower back pain, and my hair is starting to go gray ?