Code Posted May 1, 2010 Share Posted May 1, 2010 Artist : PolskaRelease : “2nd Rate” - 2xCD and 12" VinylLabel : Subtle AudioCatalog # : SUBTLE003CD / SUBTLE014Release Date : May 3rd 2010 - direct from Subtle Audio Recordings WebsiteMay 24th - distributed by ST Holdings Worldwide.Audio Clips : 2xCD : http://www.subtleaudiorecordings.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=30&products_id=17912" : http://www.subtleaudiorecordings.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=21&products_id=178All : http://www.soundcloud.com/subtleaudiorecordingsCD 11. Good Day (with Don Rosco)2. 2nd Rate3. Blakoh4. Outvert5. Dumster6. Reknew7. Rollwidth8. Reindevo9. Wander10. Google Plex11. MonoticCD 21. Doze-Days2. Valuable Leaks3. Longer (with Con)4. Compatible5. Pure-cussion6. My Song7. 2 Reflex8. Souvenir9. Ekqels12"A. "Setplace"AA1. "Outvert" (Equinox Retrospective Remix)AA2. "2nd Rate"Irish producer Garth McNamee aka Polska is not your average studio dweller in 21st century Drum & Bass. He cites the nineties beats of Reinforced Records producers like Alpha Omega, Paradox & Seiji as being his biggest inspirations within the scene. His musical digest has always been wide and his productions have been inspired just as much by the jazz compositions of people like Miles Davis, John Coltrane and Herbie Hancock aswell the ambient stylings of Boards Of Canada. “2nd Rate” is a reference to how these outside influences are transposed into the realm of D&B on this album and given a new life.There's an impressive range over the 20 tracks on this long player. CD1 holds a varied collection of D&B from the inspiring atmospherics of "Good Day" to the jazz band breakbeat of the title track "2nd Rate" and from the dark electronic groove of "Dumster" to the organic sounds of "Reindevo".Over on CD2 the tempo drops but the fluid drum arrangements are still to the fore. The atmospherics on tracks like "Dose-Days" and "Valuable Leaks" impart a sense of wonder and innocence while "Longer" and "Ekqels" showcase Polska's love of jazz at a more conventional tempo. The bpm is raised for tracks like "Compatible" and "2 Reflex", injecting energy and variety to the proceedings.So, 20 tracks, a myriad of tempos, influences and instrumentation and the resurrection of breakbeats and melody in a year when many have heralded minimalism as the way forward. It's not fashionable, but dammit - it's good!*** There are 2 exclusive tracks on the 12" Vinyl single release. "Setplace" and also a remix of "Outvert" by Equinox (Planet Mu / Scientific Wax / Bassbin / Inperspective) ***BUNDLE PURCHASE OFFER !There is an option to order a Bundle on the Subtle Audio Website which includes the 2xCD and 12" versions of "2nd Rate" along with 6 Bonus Download tracks which are exclusive to this offer for the moment. There is a discount on the overall package price and postage is included !!!SUBTLEB002 :: POLSKA - "2nd Rate" Bonus Downloads (mp3 / FLAC)1. Summertare (0=0 Remix)2. House Fire3. Day By Day4. Bad For You (with Con)5. Did R E Do?6. Bare Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jimbob Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 BUMP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nene multiple assgasms Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 yowza mcbowza! these samples are hecka slammin'! ordered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Code Posted May 11, 2010 Author Share Posted May 11, 2010 yowza mcbowza! these samples are hecka slammin'! ordered. Heya, you get the CD through in the post yet ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nene multiple assgasms Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 yowza mcbowza! these samples are hecka slammin'! ordered. Heya, you get the CD through in the post yet ? not yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nene multiple assgasms Posted May 13, 2010 Share Posted May 13, 2010 this arrived today. haven't had time to listen to all of it yet, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Code Posted May 13, 2010 Author Share Posted May 13, 2010 this arrived today. haven't had time to listen to all of it yet, though. Nice ! Well, lemme know what you think if and when you do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nene multiple assgasms Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 great album. sort of psychedelic drum 'n' bass in places. that last track on the first disc is a motherfucker! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Code Posted May 17, 2010 Author Share Posted May 17, 2010 great album. sort of psychedelic drum 'n' bass in places. that last track on the first disc is a motherfucker! Nice ! Glad you dig it. Yeah, "Monotic" - bit of an epic ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Code Posted June 14, 2010 Author Share Posted June 14, 2010 The vinyl 12" version is in shops from today! (Monday June 14th) You can get copies here : http://www.redeyerecords.co.uk/asp/search.asp?searchfor=any&searchType=Label&keywords=Subtle+Audio http://www.chemical-records.co.uk/sc/search?SX=&ND=-1&Sort=NI&Lab=Subtle+Audio www.juno.co.uk http://www.mirage2000records.co.uk http://www.intenserecords.co.uk/shop.php?keywords=Polska&genre=&Submit=Search&medium=&orderby= ... and all good record shops ! The 2xCD is exclusive to the Subtle Audio Shop for the moment but will be released through ST Holdings distribution on July 12th... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Code Posted July 27, 2010 Author Share Posted July 27, 2010 There was a free Polska track (which won't be on the album release) & exclusive interview posted today on the K-Mag site. ---> http://www.kmag.co.uk/editorial/features/polska-free-track 320 kbs mp3 the official release of the 2xCD through ST Holdings was delayed but will now be available in shops worldwide from next Monday August 2nd. There are still a few copies left on the Subtle Audio Shop too : http://www.subtleaudiorecordings.com/shop/index.php?cPath=30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Code Posted August 3, 2010 Author Share Posted August 3, 2010 The official release of the 2xCD was yesterday (Monday August 2nd). Should be available in your local or online store at this stage. Compilation of CD 1 & CD 2 tracks : CD1 Audio http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ryWHLMkGyE CD2 Audio http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fnHMdjLtQ4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Code Posted October 18, 2010 Author Share Posted October 18, 2010 Digital download of this release is out today direct from the Subtle Audio website ! Bargin price for 20 tracks, FLAC download is €7.99 - http://www.subtleaudiorecordings.com/shop/product_info.php?products_id=276 320 kbs mp3 download is €5.99 - http://www.subtleaudiorecordings.com/shop/product_info.php?products_id=275 Vinyl sampler is available for download aswell (2 tracks not featured on the CD version) - http://www.subtleaudiorecordings.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=21&products_id=178 http://soundcloud.com/subtleaudiorecordings/sets/polska-2nd-rate-d-b-cd-subtle003cd1 http://soundcloud.com/subtleaudiorecordings/sets/polska-2nd-rate-downtempo-cd-subtle003cd2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Code Posted October 26, 2010 Author Share Posted October 26, 2010 Album is available from Junodownload now too ! http://www.junodownload.com/products/2nd-rate/1650250-02/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Code Posted December 9, 2010 Author Share Posted December 9, 2010 Just to update you on the availablity of the digital release of Polska's album - it's available just about everywhere at this stage ! more specifically : Subtle Audio Site Album : http://www.subtleaudiorecordings.com/shop/product_info.php?products_id=275 Vinyl Sampler : "Setplace" / "Outvert" (Equinox Remix) / "2nd Rate" Boomkat Album : http://boomkat.com/downloads/359513-polska-2nd-rate Vinyl Sampler : http://boomkat.com/downloads/359275-polska-2nd-rate-sampler Beatport Album : https://www.beatport.com/en-US/html/content/release/detail/302849/2nd%20Rate%20%282xCD%20Album%29 Vinyl Sampler : https://www.beatport.com/en-US/html/content/release/detail/296261/2nd%20Rate%20%28Vinyl%20Sampler%20With%20Bonus%20Tracks%29 Junodownload Album : http://www.junodownload.com/products/2nd-rate/1650250-02/ Vinyl Sampler : http://www.junodownload.com/products/2nd-rate-vinyl-sampler-with-bonus-tracks/1650455-02/ Digital Tunes Album : http://www.digital-tunes.net/releases/_2nd_rate___album_ Vinyl Sampler : http://www.digital-tunes.net/releases/2nd_rate__vinyl_sampler_with_bonus_tracks_ iTunes Album : http://itunes.apple.com/ie/album/2nd-rate/id401626364 Amazon MP3 Album : http://www.amazon.com/2nd-Rate/dp/B004AST0G8/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1291900887&sr=8-2 Zune : Album : http://social.zune.net/album/Polska/2nd-Rate/94c29906-0100-11db-89ca-0019b92a3933/details Shockhound : Album : http://www.shockhound.com/albums/716935-polska-mp3s-2nd-rate The album should also be available at Thumbplay Music and IMVU. It doesn't seem to be available at Emusic.com just yet, but it should be within the next few weeks ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Code Posted December 14, 2010 Author Share Posted December 14, 2010 Recent interview with Polska on the Organic site : http://organicbeats.co.uk/music/interviews/polska/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Code Posted June 7, 2013 Author Share Posted June 7, 2013 Brand new video for the album title track "2nd Rate" starring Macc (of Macc & dgoHn fame) as the drummer ! check it out here ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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