Daily Arrivals

Massive full length from DJ Koze! Amygdala has been garnering rave reviews all over the place, from the most fickle of electronic music sites to the local paper your mom reads. It's definitely going to be topping at least a few best of lists once the end of the year rolls around. Once you have a chance to listen to the tracks you'll know exactly why. Koze has been in the game for nearly 15 years and wherever he's gone he's brought along a sense of warm psychedelia. Whether it's the hip hop of his early days or his minimal techno heyday that element has always been present. The album is being presented as the German producer's Sgt. Pepper's and while that may be an inflated comparison it's a rather fitting one. While Sgt. Pepper's aimed to rebuild rock, Amygdala takes a similar approach to techno, proving that the genre can be fully captivating from end to end. Granted, the majority of the songs feature a softer edge to them than any floor filling techno banger. Koze's creative use of vocalists like Caribou and Matthew Dear add a depth of personality that can be missing from many electronic albums. There's a certain amount of mature restrain present as well. With its subtle take on techno Amygdala is sure to please. Limited edition 2LP pressing, includes 7" with bonus track "Auroville."

• music label: Pampa Records 2013

reviewed by Hank Ohs 05/2013

All you haters better watch the F out! Finally it has arrived, the Vampire Weekend record that is going to set all the naysayers straight. Rostam Batmanglij's musical expertise is fully on display, providing the bed for Ezra Koenig's musings. With "Step" the band manages to explore their influences through their lyrics and the music itself as well. While name checking Modest Mouse they ape the chorus and parts of the melody from YZ's "Who's That Girl," which was originally sampled by Oakland's Souls Of Mischief for their "Step To My Girl." Seriously meta, bros. The lyrics present on the album will draw you in and have you trying to figure out their meaning in now time. Koenig, who gave up a teach career to take his chances as a rock singer, appears to have continued down that first path in this new venue. He'll make you want to figure out what he is saying with each verse. With "Modern Vampires Of The City" Vampire Weekend shows that they have grown and matured and will continue to win more fans over. Limited edition pressing on 180 gram white vinyl.

• music label: XL Recordings 2013

reviewed by Kool Moby 05/2013

Limited edition green vinyl pressing for Record Store Day 2013! Richard Linklater's crossover hit Dazed And Confused had a lot going for it. Fist up, the ensemble cast full of soon to be stars like Matthew McConaughey, Ben Affleck, Milla Jovovich, and Parker Posey is pretty hard to beat. Who can forget McConaughey's classic line, "That's what I love about these high school girls, man. I get older, they stay the same age." The rebellious teenage attitude that runs through the film definitely spoke to everyone who was coming of age when the movie was released. And then there's the soundtrack, a collection of 70s classics and not so classics that was right on the money. It's no wonder the movie went on to become a cult classic. For this special Record Store Day release the folks at Rhino were kind enough to press the sucker up on appropriately green colored vinyl (if you catch my drift).

• first time on vinyl
• numbered
• double Green vinyl pressing
• music label: Rhino 2013

reviewed by Michu Meszaros 05/2013

Heavy, heavy sounds from reggae pioneer Lee Perry on triple colored vinyl! The Chapter One Dub Boxset presents 10 prime cuts from Perry spread across marbled purple, grey, & purple-grey 10"s . An incredible selection of tunes from The Upsetters, Susan Cadogan, Johnny Lover & Towerchanters, Val Bennet, Devon Irons, Bunny and Ricky, and more. Essential listening for the reggae connoisseur. Originally released in 1981 on Clocktower. Very recommended.

• music label: Clocktower 1981 / 2013

reviewed by Von Bee 05/2013

Sophomore full length from LA rocker Hanni El Khatib on Innovative Leisure. This time around, Hanni teams up with Grammy winning producer and Black Keys guitarist/vocalist Dan Auerbach for a straight shot of dirty, rockin' blues. This thing is rockin' from the get-go as the title track ("Head In The Dirt") sets the pace with stomping rhythms and big chords (also see "Save Me" and "Low"), while "Family," "Sinking In The Sand" and "Pay No Mind" ramp up the energy to punk speed for maximal rockage. Also check the skankin' breakdown on "Nobody Move" and the catchy hooks of "Skinny Little Girl" and "Penny." Comes in gatefold sleeve with big fold out poster.

• music label: Innovative Leisure 2013

reviewed by suicide bangs 05/2013

Instrumental version of Amerigo Gazaway's Tribe x Pharcyde mash-ups! Ya'll should remember Amerigo from his last mash-up effort Fela Soul, and here on Bizarre Tribe he puts those blending skills to work on classics from two legendary rap groups. The combination of Tribe and Pharcyde works perfectly like peanut butter & jelly as heard on "Runnin," (now with the beat of "Electric Relaxation") "Bonita Keeps Passin' Me By" ("Bonita Applebum" raps over "Passin Me By"), "Ya Mama And Stuff," and "Otha Otha Fish." The flawless mixing and matching of raps and beats makes every track on here a win-win situation. Don't get it twisted, though. The tracks featured here are not just the instrumentals from those seminal hip hop songs. They're fully reworked to great effect by Amerigo Gazaway. Think of these as classics that never were, from a parallel universe. Recommended for hip-hop heads and mashup fans alike. Full instrumental version.

• music label: Gummy Soul 2012

reviewed by Von Bee 12/2012

Tough tough funk-style edits from Toronto's Amen Disco Band . A-side "Afreeka" is total stank face material and reason alone to add to cart. The original source of those rolling conga breaks is actually a ultra-rare psyche 12" from Angelo & Eighteen ($200 last checked). What a crucial piece of lost music! A2, "Gonna Get Some", could find its place on both a rock break and a sister funk comp. Lastly on the flip, you get a taste of the local Ontario flavor with an edit of "Painted Ladies" by Canadian Ian Thomas.

• music label: Amen Brother 2012

reviewed by the mgmnt 05/2013

Colombian music madman Eblis Alvarez (aka Meridian Brothers) sounds equally vintage and modern. Like after hearing his oddball, but utterly potent cover of "Purple Haze", you'll wonder if Soundway dug up some crusty rarity before you ever would think this is something "new". B-side features more Cumbia madness. This is totally something Dr. Demento would play.

• music label: Soundway 2013

reviewed by the mgmnt 05/2013

DJ Muro lives up to his rep as the King Of Diggin' with this killer mix of Black Jazz rarities. Here the infamous Japanese record digger/producer raids the Black Jazz catalog (circa 1971-1976) for the funkiest nuggets and seamlessly mixes them to perfection. Features tracks from Doug Carn, The Awakening, Calvin Keys, Henry Franklin, Gene Russell and more. Consider this the definitive mix of funky Black Jazz gems. Recommended.

• music label: Snow Dog Records 2013

reviewed by TKB 05/2013

Gilles Peterson pays tribute to one of his favorite labels, Black Jazz Records! Ya'll should already be familiar with Gilles from his BBC Radio show, his own Brownswood label, and of course, his legendary deep crates. Here he picks the cream of the crop from the Black Jazz catalog (circa 1971-1976) to create a stellar mix that successfully ties showcases the many facets of the label's sound. From deep spiritual jazz, first class fusion, and soul dipped jazz funk, all styles are represented with tracks from Doug Carn, Gene Russell, Roland Haynes, Kellee Patterson, Calvin Keys, and more. Part two of the three mix series (check part three from digger supreme DJ Muro) from Snow Dog Japan. A must cop for jazz heads. Recommended.

• music label: Snow Dog Records 2013

reviewed by TKB 05/2013

In our opinion, the best turntablist mix to date. Originally released on cassette back in 1994(!), the scratching in this mix still schools the cuts of today. And on top of that you get the most classic breaks and tracks manipulated Q-bert style. He is able to seamlessly blend tracks together with doubles and scratches that'll put sucka DJs in their place. Witness Rush's Tom Sawyer broken down into a likable song, Eddie Bo's Hook and Sling doubled-up like you always wanted, and James Brown scratched like only Q can.. This mix is like the perfect piece of sweet alien fruit. We can not stress enough how essential this is.

• music label: White 1994 / 2003

reviewed by the mgmnt 10/2007

Paying homage to NY's underachieving sports franchises, this Lab design remains understated, abstracted, and gothemic (yeah, made that word up). Exclusive to TurntableLab.com and our NY store.

• Tri-Blend Construction
• Slim Fit

The perfect match for your Wally's... Stance teams up with the Wu for a special sock collab straight from the 36th Chamber. As you already know, Stance socks are the truth and feature durable, high performance construction with super stylish designs that will warrant double takes on your toes. This is easily their dopest pair to date and comes in a fitting black and yellow colorway with contrasting heel and toe cap, stripes at the top, and Wu-Tang logo so you you know it official.

• combed cotton
• elastic arch support
• seamless toe closure
• extra soft
• Y gore seam
• Deep heel pocket

BOO-YAO! BBE has been teaming up with Al Kent over the past few years to put out some mind blowing compilations of lost disco heaters, but this one takes the cake! For their latest collaboration, the label has compiled all 5 volumes(!) of Kent's Disco Demands series into one massive 5 CD set (and you know if anyone has enough rare disco gems to fill 5 CDs worth of material, it's Al Kent). Along with impossible to find original cuts the compilation features a ton of exclusive re-edits that Kent has made a name for himself with. Here's what he had to say about the release: "The Disco Demands series started sometime in the early 2000s - I couldn't give you an exact year because it didn't feel like a big deal, so I never noted it. I simply wanted to put out a compilation of some records I really liked and maybe make a little of the money back I was spending on them. Buy some food and stuff. There's always been Disco comps around of course but there was rarely anything that strayed too far from the standards; the same songs kept appearing over and over again, or the comps would feature records you could pick up anywhere for little money. I've never seen the point in that. I gave up judging a record on its value or rarity a long time ago but surely there's more to disco than Exodus, Martin Circus, Mass Production and all those Salsoul, West End and bloody Prelude records. So it was a nice surprise to find that there were other people out there who thought the same way. Volume 1 was pretty straightforward - just some nice records, with the only edit being an instrumental of "Disco Socks"; a strange, thinly veiled reference to the disco sucks movement. Then on Volume 2 I included a few of my edits and introduced the cover up concept to the disco world. That caused a bit of controversy, which of course I loved. And so it continued for five volumes. What we have here then is the full series, give or take one or two cuts, all remastered, many re-re-edited, with lots of nice naked pictures to boot." 45 tracks spread over 5 CDs and housed in individual sleeves with sexy cover art. Must-have release for the disco heads, RECOMMENDED.

• music label: bbe

reviewed by The Voice 01/2012

BOO-YAO! Special double LP vinyl version of Al Kent's latest disco comp for BBE. BBE has been teaming up with Al Kent over the past few years to put out some mind blowing compilations of lost disco heaters, but this one takes the cake! For Best Of Disco Demands, the label has compiled the best of Kent's Disco Demands series onto two double LP sets. Along with impossible to find original cuts the compilation features a ton of exclusive re-edits that Kent has made a name for himself with. Here's what he had to say about the release: "The Disco Demands series started sometime in the early 2000s - I couldn't give you an exact year because it didn't feel like a big deal, so I never noted it. I simply wanted to put out a compilation of some records I really liked and maybe make a little of the money back I was spending on them. Buy some food and stuff. There's always been Disco comps around of course but there was rarely anything that strayed too far from the standards; the same songs kept appearing over and over again, or the comps would feature records you could pick up anywhere for little money. I've never seen the point in that. I gave up judging a record on its value or rarity a long time ago but surely there's more to disco than Exodus, Martin Circus, Mass Production and all those Salsoul, West End and bloody Prelude records. So it was a nice surprise to find that there were other people out there who thought the same way. Volume 1 was pretty straightforward - just some nice records, with the only edit being an instrumental of "Disco Socks"; a strange, thinly veiled reference to the disco sucks movement. Then on Volume 2 I included a few of my edits and introduced the cover up concept to the disco world. That caused a bit of controversy, which of course I loved. And so it continued for five volumes. What we have here then is the full series, give or take one or two cuts, all remastered, many re-re-edited, with lots of nice naked pictures to boot." This is volume 1 and includes tracks from Arts & Craft, Exectutive Suite, Sizzle, Jimmy Sabater, Panache, Silver Platinum & Gold and more. 8 tracks for the deep disco lovers, RECOMMENDED.

• music label: bbe 2012

reviewed by The Voice 01/2012 

BOO-YAO! Special double LP vinyl version of Al Kent's latest disco comp for BBE. BBE has been teaming up with Al Kent over the past few years to put out some mind blowing compilations of lost disco heaters, but this one takes the cake! For Best Of Disco Demands, the label has compiled the best of Kent's Disco Demands series onto two double LP sets. Along with impossible to find original cuts the compilation features a ton of exclusive re-edits that Kent has made a name for himself with. Here's what he had to say about the release: "The Disco Demands series started sometime in the early 2000s - I couldn't give you an exact year because it didn't feel like a big deal, so I never noted it. I simply wanted to put out a compilation of some records I really liked and maybe make a little of the money back I was spending on them. Buy some food and stuff. There's always been Disco comps around of course but there was rarely anything that strayed too far from the standards; the same songs kept appearing over and over again, or the comps would feature records you could pick up anywhere for little money. I've never seen the point in that. I gave up judging a record on its value or rarity a long time ago but surely there's more to disco than Exodus, Martin Circus, Mass Production and all those Salsoul, West End and bloody Prelude records. So it was a nice surprise to find that there were other people out there who thought the same way. Volume 1 was pretty straightforward - just some nice records, with the only edit being an instrumental of "Disco Socks"; a strange, thinly veiled reference to the disco sucks movement. Then on Volume 2 I included a few of my edits and introduced the cover up concept to the disco world. That caused a bit of controversy, which of course I loved. And so it continued for five volumes. What we have here then is the full series, give or take one or two cuts, all remastered, many re-re-edited, with lots of nice naked pictures to boot." This is volume 1 and includes tracks from Hot Ice, Arthur King, Al Tanner, Curtis, Superbs, Sylvano Santorio and more. 8 tracks for the deep disco lovers, RECOMMENDED.

• music label: bbe 2012

reviewed by The Voice 01/2012

The flip clock goes digital! IDEA International hooks up future-retro style for your urban dwelling with the Bruno digital clock that offers classic looks with modern functionality. This compact time piece is classy and minimalist by design, while the LCD readout features a simple animation to mimic the effect of a flip clock that will satisfy both the modernist and the vintage enthusiast alike. Plastic construction, runs on two double A batteries (included).

• animated LCD face mimics classic flip clocks
• plastic construction
• battery operated (included)
• 5.5" W x 2.6" H x 3.25" D

The flip clock goes digital! IDEA International hooks up future-retro style for your urban dwelling with the Bruno digital clock that offers classic looks with modern functionality. This compact time piece is classy and minimalist by design, while the LCD readout features a simple animation to mimic the effect of a flip clock that will satisfy both the modernist and the vintage enthusiast alike. Plastic construction, runs on two double A batteries (included).

• animated LCD face mimics classic flip clocks
• plastic construction
• battery operated (included)
• 5.5" W x 2.6" H x 3.25" D

The flip clock goes digital! IDEA International hooks up future-retro style for your urban dwelling with the Bruno digital clock that offers classic looks with modern functionality. This large time piece is classy and minimalist by design, while the LCD readout features a simple animation to mimic the effect of a flip clock that will satisfy both the modernist and the vintage enthusiast alike. Can be set on a table of wall mounted for extreme visibility anywhere in the room. Plastic construction, runs on two double A batteries (included).

• animated LCD face mimics classic flip clocks
• plastic construction
• battery operated (included)

The flip clock goes digital! IDEA International hooks up future-retro style for your urban dwelling with the Bruno digital clock that offers classic looks with modern functionality. This large time piece is classy and minimalist by design, while the LCD readout features a simple animation to mimic the effect of a flip clock that will satisfy both the modernist and the vintage enthusiast alike. Can be set on a table of wall mounted for extreme visibility anywhere in the room. Plastic construction, runs on two double A batteries (included).

• animated LCD face mimics classic flip clocks
• plastic construction
• battery operated (included)

Serato drops some of the freshest control vinyl colors to date with their limited edition Lost Your Marbles series! These joints are pressed up with the latest control tone (CV02.5 Performance Series Control Tone) for better wear characteristics, better tracking & more precise control and come in hazy marbled orange, teal, or purple. This is a special one-time only batch, never to be repressed so act fast! Comes in custom pic sleeve, 2x control vinyl per pack.

• limited colorway
• one-time pressing, no repress
• CV02.5 Performance Series Control Tone
• 2x control vinyl per pack

Serato drops some of the freshest control vinyl colors to date with their limited edition Lost Your Marbles series! These joints are pressed up with the latest control tone (CV02.5 Performance Series Control Tone) for better wear characteristics, better tracking & more precise control and come in hazy marbled orange, teal, or purple. This is a special one-time only batch, never to be repressed so act fast! Comes in custom pic sleeve, 2x control vinyl per pack.

• limited colorway
• one-time pressing, no repress
• CV02.5 Performance Series Control Tone
• 2x control vinyl per pack

Serato drops some of the freshest control vinyl colors to date with their limited edition Lost Your Marbles series! These joints are pressed up with the latest control tone (CV02.5 Performance Series Control Tone) for better wear characteristics, better tracking & more precise control and come in hazy marbled orange, teal, or purple. This is a special one-time only batch, never to be repressed so act fast! Comes in custom pic sleeve, 2x control vinyl per pack.

• limited colorway
• one-time pressing, no repress
• CV02.5 Performance Series Control Tone
• 2x control vinyl per pack

Massive repress! Originally released in on CD 2007, Oramics collected the compositions of former co-founder and director of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop, Daphne Oram, particularly that of her post BBC experimental work. Designed in 1957, Oramics (along with being the name Oram used to refer to her studio and business interests generally) is a drawn sound technique that involves drawing on 35mm film strips to control the sound produced. Oram further developed the process in 1962 after receiving a grant from the Gulbenkian Foundation. She would draw shapes on the film that would create a mask, which modulated the light received by photocells. Along with developing the instrument and becoming the first woman ever to design and build an electronic musical instrument, Oram produced a large and intriguing body of work. Of course there is her early material for the BBC, but there is much more to it than that. Oramics brings together 44 compositions from the pioneering electronic musician. It is material that is as varied as it is groundbreaking. The pieces range from classic playful interludes and commercial recordings to beautiful, immersive pieces. They all tend to feature her penchant for introspective and multi-layered material that proved that there could be depth in a field that many had yet to master. You can still hear Daphne Oram's influence in music that is being made today. Limited edition clear vinyl 4LP pressing housed in a deluxe gatefold sleeve full of archival photographs.

• music label: Young Americans 2013

reviewed by Michu Meszaros 05/2013

The debut full length from Alex Frankel and Nick Millhiser better known as Holy Ghost! now on double colored vinyl! After dropping the killer "Hold On" way back in 2007 they quickly became in demand, remixing everyone from Cut Copy and MGMT to Moby. It was easy to see why back then, and this album makes it even easier. From the opener "Do It Again" it's clear that they have spent their time behind the boards honing their craft. There is a ton of surefire dance floor fillers here and the sound does not feel overstuffed with unnecessary bells & whistles. I can easily see most of the tracks being played back live to a room full of head over heels ladies. Holy Ghost! have always seemed to straddle the line between revivalist 80s pop-funk and throw back disco to me. There's touches of Steely Dan and The Doobie Brothers as well as Gary Numan and a little "Safety Dance". And speaking of the Doobie Brothers, they even got Michael McDonald to drop guest vocals on one of the songs (Some Children)! With songs like "Wait And See", "It's Not Over" and "Slow Motion" you can bet you'll be hearing a lot of this record for the rest of the summer and beyond. 10 tracks spread over 2LPs, now housed in gatefold sleeve with full color inserts with tons of photos of their studio and of (pretty much) the entire DFA posse. One blue, one orange vinyl (NY baby!). Recommended.

• music label: DFA 2012 / 2013

reviewed by The Voice 08/2011

Summer anthem 2013? In what looks to be the summer of new disco summer jams, LA duo Classixx have multiple anthem-potential songs from their new full length. "Holding On" was the first to drop and had the early lead before getting elbowed by those French guys (but that's some good company, no?). Impressive remix pack included with reworks by Lifelike, Jerome LOL, and Losoul.

• music label: Innovative Leisure 2013

reviewed by the mgmnt 05/2013

Super deluxe hardbound book version of Kavinsky's phenomenal debut full length! This limited version of Outrun comes housed in a stunning hardbound vinyl book with glossy cover, printed cardboard inner sleeves, 16 page full color booklet, and 4 movie style lobby cards depicting Kavinsky and his killer ride. It's the most impressive version of the album you can get, and it's limited to 4500 pieces so be quick! Here's what we said about it when the regular version dropped earlier this year... Kavinsky has spent his career shrouded in mystery. He came to our attention in 2006 as a zombie who had died after crashing his Testarossa 20 years earlier. With the success of Nicolas Winding Refn's Drive Kavinsky reached a wider audience when his Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo produced, Lovefoxxx featuring "Nightcall" became the theme song for the movie. This is all too fitting as his music is inspired by thousands of movies he watched as a young boy. OutRun is Kavinsky's first proper full length, and features reworks of a few previously released tunes as well as a bevy of new material. For those that have been along for the ride since the beginning the themes are familiar, but there are twists and turns that keep the journey more than interesting. From the title itself, which references the Ferrari Testarossa featuring Sega arcade game of the same name, to the heavy Jan Hammer influence OutRun feels like a missing piece of the Kavinsky story. There are some surprising moments such as the Havoc (yes that Havoc) featuring "Suburbia" and the 80s soundtrack anthem "First Blood." Surprising as they may be those songs still fit firmly into the Kavinsky mold. Another chapter in the legacy of a zombie that we are only just getting to know.

• music label: Record Makers 2013

reviewed by Michu Meszaros 03/2013

Aww yeah. Just got re-upped on Kavinsky's dramatic debut EP from 2006 on Record Makers. If you liked the stuff on the 1986 EP, you NEED to get with this. He's got that future-retro-Out Run-Moroder sound on lock. Check out the original "Testarossa Autodrive" and "Testarossa Nightdrive." It's all about the driving mood created by the arpeggiator shit and the hard rockin' guitars. Too cool. The EP also features a couple remixes from Mr. Oizo and Arpanet. Oizo tweaks the shit out of "Autodrive T42" and guillotine chops it into a straight up jackin' monster, while Arpanet give "Nightdrive" a spooky, Detroit Grand Pubah-ish rework that truly fits Kavinsky's living dead persona. And if that wasn't enough, the EP also features a few lo-fi interlude tracks that are actually really dope in their own right (kinda wish they were longer!). It's pretty obvious why Daft chose this dude to tour with. Recommended.

• music label: Record Makers 2006

reviewed by snackmaster 08/2007

Moton coming through with that edit heat! For those unfamiliar, Moton emerged as a premier edit label sometime in the early 2000's (way before the current edit craze). The track selection on these joints is always superior than most, often cherry picking from a wide and eclectic range of deep cuts that work both on and off the dancefloor. This one by Diesel and Jarvis is no different, featuring a tasteful and super effective re-edit of a Lil Louis & The World house classic that's sure to rock any discerning dancefloor. Worth it for this one alone, but the flipside offers the perfect balance with the chilled balearic disco vibes of "Dog." Chalk up another winner from Moton! Originally released for RSD 2013, recommended.

• music label: Moton Records Inc. Classics 2013

reviewed by TKB 05/2013

Hot on the heels of their first pair of singles comes a little more disco madness from The Rhythm Odyssey & Dr. Dunks! "Fox" plays like chopped up disco samples put to expert use by the duo. There's more than meets the eye here, though. They squeeze every last ounce out of those samples and reduce them to their bare bones necessities, making dancefloor fruit that's ripe for the picking. The version takes things a step further, delivering a pulsing rhythm covered in washes of reverbed samples. It all breaks towards the end to bring the party up a few notches.

• music label: Golf Channel Recordings 2013

reviewed by Joey Coco 05/2013

Pure bass fiyah! This 12" is probably better known as Think And Change: Plate One as it's the first installment in Nonplus Records' Think And Change series. The label, headed by Boddika, has been releasing heaters for the past 4 years and brought it all back together with the Think And Change boxset. So it makes sense that Boddika kicks off the series along regular collaborator, Joy Orbison. The duo, both alone and together, has been demolishing dancefloors for the past few ears and &Fate is no exception. After building up to an extended break semi-truck sized bass line drives the jacking affair home. Once you've had your fill with that one, Lowtec subdues you with a droning tune that is punctuated by incessant bass stabs. It's all in the details on that one, but seriously, this 12" is all about the A side.

• music label: Nonplus Records 2013

reviewed by Hank Ohs 05/2013

Futuristic, non-traditional design from Nixon. The Nixon features two dots that rotate around a numberless dial for a unique, minimalist look. Also features an LED backlight, a custom molded polycarbonate case and a one-piece injection molded silicone band with plastic buckle.

• water resistant to 30 Meters
• numberless dial
• custom molded polycarbonate case
• one-piece injection molded silicone band

For most Americans, Braun is known primarily (and singularly) as a company that makes shavers and coffee makers. However in the design world, it is known as design innovator of highest degree (some refer to it the proto-Apple). Through the designs of Dieter Rams (check this flickr stream), Braun championed super-slick, functionalist designs throughout 1950-80s. It produced a diverse line of household goods and electronics that are highly in-demand by design collectors. Turntable Lab is proud to offer both authentic Braun reissues and new designs.

• the BNC004 travel alarm clock is a reissue of AB30B designed by Dietrich Lubs and Dieter Rams
• features voice or clap activated snooze function and crescendo alarm
• while keeping to the visual look of the original, the design as been modified for better functionality and operation
• runs on (1) AA battery (included)
• 2.5" x 3" x 1.3"

For most Americans, Braun is known primarily (and singularly) as a company that makes shavers and coffee makers. However in the design world, it is known as design innovator of highest degree (some refer to it the proto-Apple). Through the designs of Dieter Rams (check this flickr stream), Braun championed super-slick, functionalist designs throughout 1950-80s. It produced a diverse line of household goods and electronics that are highly in-demand by design collectors. Turntable Lab is proud to offer both authentic Braun reissues and new designs.

• the BNC004 travel alarm clock is a reissue of AB30B designed by Dietrich Lubs and Dieter Rams
• features voice or clap activated snooze function and crescendo alarm
• while keeping to the visual look of the original, the design as been modified for better functionality and operation
• runs on (1) AA battery (included)
• 2.5" x 3" x 1.3"

Now repressed on clear emerald vinyl. Andy Stott's universally praised Passed Me By was originally released back in 2011 and pretty much single-handedly raised the bar on the dub techno / slow house front (people are still trying to catch up). His slow and meticulously produced tracks take you to another world, one that is far from removed from the typical bump of the dancefloor, but a rather disjointed reality of seemingly unrelated sounds that somehow meld into a cohesive whole. Like me, you might not "get it" right off the bat, but you are well rewarded once you let go and allow the sounds to take over. 7 tracks in all, housed in incredible pic sleeve. Highly recommended.

• music label: Modern Love 2011

reviewed by TKB 01/2013

Andy Stott's critically acclaimed We Stay Together EP, now on champagne vinyl! We Stay Together continues the journey into sounds of subterranean techno, unreal ambience, and disjointed beats started with Passed Me By. No one is taking this sound as far as Stott at the moment (or ever?), so be sure to get on board now before it's sold out for good. Includes the incredibly tough beats of "Posers," "Bad Wires," the supremely dark "We Stay Together (Part One)," "Cherry Eye" and more. Pic sleeve, recommended.

• music label: Modern Love 2011

reviewed by TKB 01/2013

A couple fresh mixes of Aaron "FIT" Siegel's detroit house hit. The first release of "Tonite" on FHXE has been killing it for a minute, and now we are treated to two more mixes for further dancefloor wrecking. The OG Mix is similar too the original mix on the FHXE 12", but with less vocals and a solid intro for mixing. Definitely the one to play out. The DD mix is on the flip and totally reconstructs the groove from the ground up for a different, somewhat deeper, but equally effective, feel. Features L'Renee on the vox and Omar-S on the mix and the edit.

• music label: Fit 2012

reviewed by Von Bee 12/2012

Detroit classic. Totally original. A trip. Some of the usual comments when it comes to any Theo Parrish / Sound Signature release - but this is one is even more so. This is the one of the few full lengths from the influential Detroit label, and you can bet it's a burner front to back. When the album was originally released back in 2007, it sold out everywhere before it actually made it into stores (ed.note: we've never even got it), so here's another chance to snag it. You get all his angles here - from the soulful to offbeat programming to minimal (Chicago) techno, and everything with Theo's special touch. These are some of my favorites picks at a first listen - "They Say, Soul Control, Galactic Ancestors, The Rink," and "Synthetic Flemm" - and if these are touching your g-spot you'll probably love the whole thing. Lots of material to soak in over 2 CDs. Well recommended.

• music label: Sound Signature 2007

reviewed by Bogman

Restraint. That's what I think makes this album so great. On the hit singles, "Wildest Moment" and "Running", you expect Jesse Ware (yeah, the same vocalist on SBTRKT's album) to have a Dawson's Creek moment where she's yelping and flexing her white chops in the last quarter of the song. That moment never comes and I'm thankful. Stays in the cut (ed.note: after repeated listens, there is indeed some DC moments). I recently absorbed the entire album on a road trip and by the end, I had a Soul II Soul taste in my mouth… not so much "Back II Life" but more "Keep On Movin" with its wandering, breaky sound. Masterful modern production by Dave Okumu, Julio Bashmore, and Kid Harpoon (a distant cousin to  Malay's work on Channel Orange). PS, Jessie, lose the heavy make-up, you look much hotter au naturale. Recommended.

• music label: Cherrytree / Interscope 2013

reviewed by the mgmnt 05/2013

Quite the interesting pairing up of remixers here. Tame Impala's Lonersim jam "Mind Mischief" is treated to two inspiring takes that each offer something completely different. Ducktails seem like an apropos choice to take on Tame Impala's psychedelic fair as they tend to swim in what is relatively the same stream. The New England lo-fi protagonist adds a little modern flair to the OG, beefing up the drums and pushing the overall droney-ness of the song. A more far out choice to take on "Mind Mischief" is Swedish minimal techno producer, The Field. However, there should be know doubt that he would know exactly what to do with the track. It's all swirling chords held together by a metronomic beat, just the perfect antidote to bring your head in from the clouds.

• music label: Modular Recordings 2013

reviewed by Michu Meszaros 05/2013

Those that follow Deerhunter always know to brace themselves when the band drops a new album. Long known for stylistic jumps that take the band further down their own trail, each album appears as an artistic statement in its own right. So it may come as a surprise to some that instead of lurching ever forward Deerhunter has taken a left turn off course with Monomania. The album is dirty and raunchy, drenched in distortion and pure rock n roll. The ethereal bits of albums past have taken a backseat to the guitars and upfront vocals. They've definitely avoided repeating themselves and they've done so with great skill. And despite the slight detour, nobody is going to be disappointed. There are plenty of effective melodies and poignant lyrics. The album's unpredictability may be its greatest asset, as well. If Deerhunter had gone on to do what was expected of them I'm sure we all would have been a little disappointed. Monomania is a fitting piece of the puzzle for a band that has managed to consistently deliver greatness for the better part of the last decade.

• music label: 4AD 2013

reviewed by Hank Ohs

So cool that this is still around on vinyl. In early 2000, Blue Note invited Madlib to re-imagine its catalog. He put out both a compilation ("Untinted") and this album of reworks and sample-based productions. The result is a perfect blend of Madlib's hip-hop chops and YNQ's jazz thing, definitely one of Madlib's best albums from any alias. Madlib's left-heavy brain is in full effect as the pieces he chooses to sample or re-create are not the ordinary Blue Note bacon and eggs (even the "Song For My Father" is counter-intuitive in its non-hip-hop-ness). I love how he flips "Andrew Hill Break" and tackles something so epic as re-creating "Stepping Into Tomorrow." So many great moments here. Recommended.

• music label: Blue Note 2003

reviewed by the mgmnt 05/2013

Angles Without Edges was one of the albums that cemented Madlib's creative genius and depth of skill. His ease of working in the studio is fully on display. Here's what the mgmnt had to say when it first came out: After releasing what seems like an endless stream of eps, singles and 7"s in the last year or so, we finally get a full length of the Yesterdays New Quintet Madlib. This is like if the rhythm section and the laidback key man just went on a trip and told the band leaders and to fuck off. The sound is led by Rhodes, Arps, and synths, drenching it in a pool of warmth and vibes over lazy day drums. The standout for most will be the cover of "Daylight." Fuzzy, bass heavy and without the vocals of the RAMP version, just as you want it. Madlib shows quite a bit of range in style, moving through tunes as slow and sweet as "Broken" straight into Organic Grooves-ready material like the cover of "Sun Goddess," all of which is kept level with short Pete Rock style interludes. The general feel of the album is so well meshed that it gets hard to find where you left off and which song is the one you like. But that's easy- you like all of them. Or you don't like it at all. 16 tracks total, plus interludes.

• music label: Stones Throw Records ‎2001

reviewed by the mgmnt 2001

If there was a mainstay, a workhorse of every chill out, lounge compilation of the late 90s / early 2000s era it was St Germain. The project of Frenchman Ludovic Navarre originally began as part of the early wave of French Touch producers. Over the course of a few EPs Navarre moved from the filtered house that helped spawn the likes of Daft Punk and DJ Falcon towards a more jazz and dub influenced style. House music was still a big part of his 1995 full length, Boulevard, but it was as if he had stumbled on something completely different. Working with live musicians he was able to weave together the disparate strains of jazz and house, and add his contribution to what would become known as acid jazz. Five years later, following a relatively quiet period, St Germain returned with Tourist. Now on Blue Note, with acid jazz in full swing, things were falling into all of the right places. And even though I keep saying acid jazz, please don't take it the wrong way. The material featured on Tourist has aged remarkably well. Far from being the gimmicky sax solo over house beat, the music is produced and arranged with skill. Many of the tracks would not be out of place in a Theo Parrish mix. The opener, "Rose Rouge," sets the stage for everything that is to follow. It takes its time to develop and that is part of the quality of the track. Given the standard that was set with Tourist it is no surprise that it still sounds so good today. Remastered, high quality 180 gram double LP.

• music label: Blue Note 2012

reviewed by Señor Sueño Latino 05/2013

It's been called a landmark session, the best jazz album of all time, one of the greatest musical works of the 20th century… and with good reason. This is Miles Davis as the king of the straight jazz album. The sound floats without any bumps, no challenges to your intellect, just baby food for your brain. Or maybe it's like an aged-porterhouse with 2 side dishes ordered from a menu with no other choices. Recorded late in 1959, the lineup is the strongest of his career with a young dueling John Coltrane on tenor sax, a complimentary Cannonball Adderly on alto sax, Bill Evans on piano, James Cobb drums, and Paul Chambers bass. Essential and recommended.

• music label: Columbia Records 1959 / 2011

reviewed by the mgmnt 05/2013

Coltrane's only official Blue Note release during his lifetime, and many say his best all around album. Although I prefer Love Supreme in its soulful experimentation and breaking of standard jazz ideals, Blue Train and Giant Steps are my favorite Trane albums within the standard Jazz boundary (it's an easy call for the newbie and advanced listener). The intro to the first self titled track is an all-time classic entrance. Then Trane busts the curtains playing faster than the speed of our thought. Many say this is also some of the best work of trumpeter Lee Morgan, bassist Paul Chambers, and Drummer "Philly" Joe Jones as Trane shares the spotlight on all of the tracks equally. Many call it essential, but we'll settle for damn good. High quality 180 gram pressing, includes free CD of the album with bonus tracks as well.

• music label: Blue Note 2008

reviewed by the mgmnt 11/2005

What are you planning to do when you turn 24? What were you doing? Sitting on your couch, playing video games and loading up the four footer? How about Herbie Hancock? He wrote this music and recorded this record when he was 24. Maybe he smoked a little weed, too. If you are trying to impress someone (like yourself), you are doing pretty well to buy Maiden Voyage. Talking about the music on here is like talking about breathing. Yes, it's good – and there's nothing more to say. It captures 5 virtuosic and brilliant musicians at the height of their powers. If you don't know this, or you don't like it, there's just no words really besides I'm sorry. High quality 180 gram pressing, includes free CD of the album as well.

• music label: Blue Note 2008

reviewed by Joey Coco 05/2013

Bob Marley's less than two year span (1970-71) of recording with Lee Perry is undoubtedly his finest work and a magical moment in music history. These sessions have been bastardized with poorly executed cd comps and poor quality vinyl pressings (thus, the straight forward "Best Of The Upsetter Years" CD goes for a lot money, go figure). Enter our favorite Russian reissue label Lilith with this deluxe 180g pressing with CD version included (in addition, the CD features 3 bonus dub versions!). At 14 tracks, it's pretty thorough (no "Small Axe" however) and cleanly executed. Feel the magic, recommended.

• music label: Lilith / Interscope 2012

reviewed by the mgmnt 05/2013