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Hercules & Love Affair Blind Remixes (Serge Santiago & Frankie Knuckles) 12"
DFA format: 12" lab price: $12.00 available: yes item #: dm-2787	quick audio picks: 1 2 Second 12" for Herc & LA's huge single "Blind." This time the DFA boys have recruited UK's Serge Santiago to give it the heavy remix(1). Serge's version is a stark contrast to the OG or Frankie Knuckles version, relying on more tech-dub... expand review styles than classic house or disco. It gets pretty dark at some points but in the right kind of set, this will kill. Kind of reminds me of the Get Physical sound. Flipside features the brilliant dub version(2) of the Frankie Knuckles mix. The first 12" flew off our shelves and this one will probably follow suit so don't miss out! Thick, loud pressing in fancy pic sleeve. -snackmaster

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Quiet Village Silent Movie LP
K7 format: LP lab price: $16.00 available: yes item #: dm-2788	quick audio picks: 1 2 3 4 5 Quiet Village is crate-digger extraordinaire Joel Martin and dance music master Matt Edwards (aka Radio Slave) making "sophisticated exotica for adults." Yup, that's pretty much the best description for it (from their own words). "Silent Movie" is their debut full length album... expand review and after sporting a few sought-after singles on Whatever We Want and a some remixes for the likes of Francois K, Cosmo Vitelli, and Gorillaz, you already know its going to be serious. There aren't really any new albums of coming out that can take you through the realms of vintage movie soundtracks, library music, disco, soul, acid rock, and breaks, tropicalia and balearica all in one long play, but somehow "Silent Movie" does that - and does it exceptionally well. It's definitely one of those albums that has a kind of timeless feel - like was it made in the past? is it new? does it matter since it's so good? - and will definitely grow on you the more you listen to it and delve into the tracks. But enough blurbing, just take a listen to these selections and let the music speak for itself - "Circus Of Horror(1)," "Free Rider(2)," "Pillow Talk(3)," "Gold Rush(4)," and "Pacific Rhythm(5)." 9 tracks total. Recommended. -snackmaster

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Quiet Village Silent Movie CD
K7 format: CD lab price: $15.00 available: yes item #: cd-2772	quick audio picks: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Quiet Village is crate-digger extraordinaire Joel Martin and dance music master Matt Edwards (aka Radio Slave) making "sophisticated exotica for adults." Yup, that's pretty much the best description for it (from their own words). "Silent Movie" is their debut full length album... expand review and after sporting a few sought-after singles on Whatever We Want and a some remixes for the likes of Francois K, Cosmo Vitelli, and Gorillaz, you already know its going to be serious. There aren't really any new albums of coming out that can take you through the realms of vintage movie soundtracks, library music, disco, soul, acid rock, and breaks, tropicalia and balearica all in one long play, but somehow "Silent Movie" does that - and does it exceptionally well. It's definitely one of those albums that has a kind of timeless feel - like was it made in the past? is it new? does it matter since it's so good? - and will definitely grow on you the more you listen to it and delve into the tracks. But enough blurbing, just take a listen to these selections and let the music speak for itself - "Circus Of Horror(1)," "Free Rider(2)," "Too High To Move(3)," "Pillow Talk(4)," "Can't Be Beat(5)," "Gold Rush(6)," and "Singing Sand(7)." 12 tracks total. Recommended. -snackmaster

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Jackson Conti Sujinho (Madlib) 2LP
Kindred Spirits format: 2LP lab price: $25.00 available: yes item #: lp-3671	quick audio picks: 1 2 3 4 5 6 When it comes to producing music, Madlib's been there done that. In fact, I don't know any other producer with such an insatiable appetite for musical exploration. Whether he's working with MCs, producers, musicians, or hitting the mic / playing music himself,... expand review it's safe to say he graduated "making beats" a long time ago and is on to bigger things. Jackson Conti is his newest project, which combines the efforts of himself (Otis Jackson Jr.) and Mamao Conti, drummer of the legendary Brazilian group Azymuth. The result is an epic full length Latin jazz album as real as they come. Mamao and Madlib hooked up when the Keepintime crew visited Brazil. Mamao layed down an hour and a half of drums and after Mad had flipped them, his hero proceeded to vibe and form the potential of the songs. The result is this 13 track album beautifully pressed on double vinyl. The music is bright like bottled sunshine and feels like a vacation waiting to happen. Check the signature Madlib swing on instrumentation "Berumba(1)," the breezy jazz sounds on "Papaya(2)," the warm vibes on "Brasilian Sugar(3)," the insane drum patterns and piano on "Upa Neguinho(4)," samba on "Casa Forte(5)," and Mamao's singing on "Segura Esta Onda(6)." To the average western ear, these won't be very recognizable, but many are re-interpreted covers of artists such as Chico Buarque, Joao Donato, Marcos Valle, Dom Um Romao, even George Duke. Truly a future classic. Note: I can't find any credits for musicians on the back of this, which makes me assume it's all Madlib. If it is, why isn't he playing at Yoshi's? Highly recommended. -C'mish

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Jackson Conti Upa Neguinho / Casa Forte 7"
Kindred Spirits format: 7" lab price: $9.00 available: yes item #: lp-3672	quick audio picks: 1 2 Sweet Latin jazz 45 from Madlib's latest project, Jackson Conti. It's a duo formed by Madlib himself and Mamao, the drummer of the legendary Brazilian band Azymuth. So just when you thought you mastered the sound of a Jaylib beat, he only... expand review drops a certified Latin jazz album on ya. Try playing catch up now. Anyways, the album is not to be missed. For a taste, listen to unbelievable percussive backing under the sweet pianos and horn solos on "Upa Neguinho(1)" and the sunbath that is "Casa Forte(2)." Two amazing picks from one of Madlib's most sophisticated albums yet. -C'mish

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Heliocentrics Distant Star (feat. Percee P & MF Doom) 12"
Now Again format: 12" lab price: $6.00 available: yes item #: lp-3673	quick audio picks: 1 2 The heavy sounds of Malcolm Catto's Heliocentrics get invaded by the rapid fire vocals of Percee P and NY's most valiant villian, MF Doom. The track is "Distant Star(1)" which takes the instrumental of the same name from their recent... expand review deep funk release, Out There. The combination of modern funk and hip hop is truly a unique hybrid. Don't think jazzamatazz, but more like think dirty rotten funk with articulate emceeing. Manic standup basslines drive the motor, as Malcom chops those beats like a madman, while Percee aggressively grabs each bar and MF sprays a coat of bad urban landscape. It's quite a ride. There's also a shorter "Strange Version" that just keeps the composition more straight forward with the essential instrumentals on the flip. Note: the label lists the "Distant Star - Inst" and "Space Time Girl - Inst"(unreleased) but you also get a secret unnamed inst of the "Distant Star - Strange Version - Inst" with amazing sitar solos. So worth the buy. -C'mish

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