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[Bruegel]

Jugo - always one step ahead.

Cheers bra. Im slightly favouring the Ital Tek after a couple of listens but Ill give this my undivided tonight.

[Bruegel]

2562-Aerial-(Retail)-2008-DV8

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http://www.shareonall.com/TECCD004_2562-Aerial_2008_VBR_oylf_rar.html
pass funkysouls.com

Poo . I was too slow and the link done died.

[jugo]

blow me! they don't muck about!

this one's working!

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http://rapidshare.com/files/119163308/2562_-_2008_-_Aerial__Retail_.rar

[jugo]

just waking up and having a coffee while listening to this, and reckon it should be in here. nice bit of bass driven ambient/groovey techno

Morphonix - Off The Grid



"A journey across breaks, glitch and electronica that fuses and de-constructs all three while maintaining a steady groove throughout, lifted by the vocals of Irina Mikhailova."

1 Fur Bot (8:24)
2 Off The Grid (7:00)
3 Dig Deep (7:08)
4 Kismet Kabob (7:38)
5 Bright Destinations (8:40)
6 Island Sanctuary (9:30)
7 Hasp Clasp (9:29)
8 Fuzz Machine (7:56)

CODE

http://rapidshare.com/files/119264803/Mor-OTG.zip

[James D]

I was just going to make a post about 2562 - Aerial. This is the Untrue of 2008, absolutely no doubt in my mind. Absolutely spectactular stuff.

[throughsilver]

This is the Untrue of 2008, absolutely no doubt in my mind.

in what way?

[Bruegel]

Im not sure either Aeriel or Cyclical are on the same level as Untrue but Im enjoying both a great deal.

Helmet alerted me to the existance of a new Balck Dog album. Passed me by completely but I did some rooting and tracked it down (the vinyl is already fetching £60). Sounded fookin great on first listen...

The Black Dog - Radio Scarecrow



Tracklisting:
1 Transmission Start
2 Train By The Autobahn (Part 1)
3 Train By The Autobahn (Part 2)
4 Riphead v9
5 UV Sine
6 ...Short Wave Lies
7 Siiiipher
8 Digital Poacher
9 Coda
10 Set To Receive
11 EVP Echoes
12 Floods v3.9
13 Beep
14 Witches OV
15 Dials & Dialers
16 Ghost Vexations
17 Dials & Dialers 2

CODE

http://www.mediafire.com/?jn91pmv1w2z

I love this quote from Ken Downie on Resident Advisor: "the bass is much heavier - so much so that it was making us ill working with the low frequencies for hours on end. We could only do three hours at a time on some parts."

Talk aboute suffering for your art.....they are probably infertile now.


Tiny Mix Tapes review:

It is no enviable task for any musician to improve upon past releases, especially when that past includes a touchstone such as Black Dog’s Warp release Bytes — not to mention the EPs scattered across their own Black Dog Productions imprint, General Productions, and collaborative works on A.R.T. Worse still would be to carry on under an identity after a split — in this case, with Ed Handley and Andy Turner, who now record as Plaid. Remaining member Ken Downie, and to some degree Plaid, have lived in the shadow of Bytes since its release. However, with the addition of The Dust Brothers in 2005’s Bite Thee Back EP, the work of The Black Dog v.3 has proven to be of measurably equal strength to this signature release and even dares to outshine it.

Building upon a steady stream of EPs and one full-length, Downie, Dust, and Dust have realized their second LP as a trio with Radio Scarecrow. Progressing with the urgency of a well-written novel — and similar in manner to DJs of yore, who sought to create a structured story — the album is presented as a seamless mix. The whole works within a defined, linear narrative, greatly replacing the odd rhythmic vignettes that inhabited earlier works, choosing instead to build slowly to climax and then graciously outro.

"Transmission Start" arrives on Vangelis-sized wings, beginning with ripples of sine tone and synth chords slowly spreading open. Processed percussive clatter and heavy swell begin to reveal "Train By The Autobahn (Part One)" waiting on the near horizon; it unfolds in heavy tones surging and subsiding, rising occasionally into an empyreal glow, while delicate drum patterns push the whole along, a 303 looping discreetly in the distance. It is as wondrous as tracks from Bytes or even Temple of Transparent Balls. It all sounds a bit cosmic and mystical in description, surely, but it is not meant as a slight or as a suggestion of compositional tongue-in-cheek.

There has always been an overtone of mysticism to The Black Dog, whether rooted in the Egyptian figures of Spanners or in the flow of 0s and 1s of Bytes. Radio Scarecrow was developed amid their fascination and research with EVP, Numbers Stations, and Magick, which find their way onto the work, albeit in a hidden fashion. They seem to appear most obviously in the three final tracks of the album, "Dials & Dialers 1 and 2" and "Ghost Vexations"; the unsettling "Alien" atmospherics that introduce "Riphead v9" could also be invested with one of these influences, as could the undulating tones that are layered just beneath the fluttering beat of "...Short Wave Lies." Knowing The Black Dog, however, they are likely scattered throughout the album with a far less obvious presence in rhythm-heavy tracks, which is more fitting to their proclivities.

Ken, Martin, and Richard have stated in interviews that the album has a stronger focus on the beat than do previous recordings. The nagging low-end rattle of "Set to Receive" alone wholly affirms this, with a nod to the current high-value currency of dubstep, here affixed to the signature melodic Black Dog vibe. "EVP Echoes" follows, in what is irrefutably a major highlight of the album, a potent study of dopplered phrases progressing forth alongside ping-ponging tones, throbbing beat, and drifting harmonies that segue effortlessly into the beast of "Floods v3.9." Previously released as a 12-inch some months back in "v3" form, with ".1" and ".2" mixes courtesy of Surgeon, this track is a monster fitted with a heavy bassline that reverberates in your chest and an industrial clang rattling through dimly-lit ambience. "Beep" is yet another beast, sinking deep into your belly with a bass-heavy swagger of a beat that lasts well into the haunting, layered melodies of "Witches Ov," which lean back quite heavily to successes of yore.

Downie, thankfully, remains rooted in the melodic techno that he has practiced for nearly 20 years, while simultaneously looking forever forward in an effort to forge new identities with his now partners. While the signature style they work from may not be in current critical favor, they argue its continued importance and relevance with this work, proving it to be as valid as anything else out there with one tenth of the history. With Radio Scarecrow, Downie and the brothers Dust have done the heads good, very good indeed.

The new Villalbos 12 arrived today..very nice...Ill try and get round to upping it some time this week.

I've got to stop pissing about at the computer and get in the shower so I can head out for my last weekend as a twentysomething. By this time next week Ill probably be watching Gardeners World in my slippers..

[throughsilver]

what a set of bastards. i was thinking of getting that black dog when it came out. not that bothered about it though

[helmet52]

Hot damn! You're awesome Mr. Bruegs. This will be the soundtrack to my weekend. Thanks a ton.

[James D]

This is the Untrue of 2008, absolutely no doubt in my mind.

in what way?

I guess what I mean is that this could be album which could appeal to the masses, like Burial did last year. To me, its sounds very acessable.

[avec]

re: Black Dog
I'm really liking this so far

definitely a smooth journey

thanks Bruegel

[Bruegel]

no probs x2

what a set of bastards.

I like the sound of that, I want a set of bastards. Ill have a look on ebay.

[vurt]

The Black Dog - Radio Scarecrow

Ignoramus alert: what's the best Black Dog album to get first? I don't have anything of theirs, y'see.

The new Villalbos 12 arrived today..very nice...Ill try and get round to upping it some time this week.

I've got to stop pissing about at the computer and get in the shower so I can head out for my last weekend as a twentysomething. By this time next week Ill probably be watching Gardeners World in my slippers..

Re: Villalobos - I need to buy this now. Fuck a shipping cost.
Re: Turning thirty - I was boring before I hit the wall, but I haven't gotten to watching Gardener's World yet. I do have slippers though...

[throughsilver]

The Black Dog - Radio Scarecrow

Ignoramus alert: what's the best Black Dog album to get first? I don't have anything of theirs, y'see.

counting anything, i'd go book of dogma. it has all the classic single/ep action, see

[Undercooked Saus...]

don't know if the new daedelus has been posted in here yet but i'm digging it so far

edit: although some of it sucks!! the first two tracks are really good

[Bruegel]

Just found this link and Im enjoying my first listen. Gabba, 8-bit hardcore, sci-fi d'n'b, jungalizm, ravecore..im only on track 5

Venetian Snares - Detrimentalist



Tracklist:
1. Gentleman
2. Koonut-Kaliffee
3. Sajtban
4. Kyokushin
5. Eurocore MVP
6. Poo Yourself Jason
7. Circle Pit
8. Flashforward
9. Bebikukorica Nigiri
10. Miss Balaton

CODE

http://www.sendspace.com/file/39xbvy

Wow, On track six now and Poo Yourself Jason answers µ-Ziq's 'Brace Yourself Jason' and Bong Ra's 'Pee Yourself Aaron' by taking AFX to Baltimore.

[jugo]

nice one bruegs! cheers

[helmet52]

Venetian Snares - Detrimentalist

He's here on Sunday night at Reggie's. My first time seeing him - should be quite awesome.

[Bruegel]

↑Im jealous. How was it? Haven't seen him in a couple of years but he's always a blast. I’m loving the new one.

So much good shit popping up at the mo. The new Black Dog is insanely good and this is fucking my shit right up...

Syclops - I’ve Got My Eye on You



Tracklist:
01 NR17 (5:38)
02 The Fly (6:28)
03 Naoka's F (6:06)
04 5 Out (6:12)
05 Nelson's Back (6:07)
06 Where's Jason's K (6:39)
07 The E Ticket (6:08)
08 Mom, The Video Broke (6:01)
09 I've Got My Eye On You (3:40)
10 A Lovely Sunday (6:24)

CODE

http://www.mediafire.com/?x1tqugxnndj

I don’t believe this Finnish three-piece nonsense, this has got Fulton's fingerprints all over it. I’ve been waiting for a full-length since Mom, The Video Broke appeared on For Tet's DJ Kicks mix back in 06 and it doesn't disappoint at all. Sort of like an evil electro-fied Emperor Machine clashing with Moodymann but a lot more subtle and funky than that sounds. As you would expect with Maurice the percussion is crazy good.

Tuck the fuck in.

Ill try and get round to upping the new Move D shit and that Vibert/Simmonds comp soon.

[RabbiSchmoiley]

re: Black Dog
I'm really liking this so far

definitely a smooth journey

thanks Bruegel

Ditto - listening right now and it sounds fantastic!