Breaks | Breakbeat 422 Items

12" | 2023 | EU | Original (Ano Ano)

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance

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“Owelle”: frenchified word derived from the English expression “Oh well”. Repurposed by Valérie Siron as her pseudonym to reflect her work ethos: serious, but without making a fuss.

Surfacing from Geneva’s club culture with a graphic design background, Owelle’s drive to synergise the audio and the visual power her expression of creative identity. Her compositions are imagined and built without boundaries, albeit replete with nods to previous genres ranging from early 2000s breakbeat, braindance and broken beat techno.

Intrigued by sensory immersion, Owelle further laces her art with interactive tools including programming, sound spatialisation and installation. Diving into a spatiotemporal journey, subtly incorporating their uses into her musical works. By blending her passion for diligent sound designing, field recordings and psychedelic vocals is how Owelle presents her approach to experimental music. Owelle’s creativity offers an intrinsic connection of her tailored rhythms and melodies to birth an original hybrid of sound and visual art.

The music within this record questions the importance of sound in relation to the individual’s environment. To blur the border between noise and aesthetically pleasing. To ride the waves between discomfort and delight and to find the potentially hidden role of situational awareness and relating it to musical endeavours derived from the emotions within.

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Maroki

Plastic Brain

11,89 €* 16,99 € -30%

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance

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Fans of Flippen Bits and Shall Not Fade are no strangers to the infinite and intricate sounds of the Welsh producer and on ‘Plastic Brain’, his Ano Ano debut, we’re treated to another deep dive through electro, techno, acid and breaks.

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12" | 2023 | EU | Original (Telomere Plastic)

Remember Your Days

15,19 €* 15,99 € -5%

12" | 2023 | EU | Original (Fragmented:)

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance

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As we continue the five part journey to say goodbye to the Telomere Plastic series we have Telomere 020.3 now available for preorder!
This five tracker VA, features producers, Hiroyuki Kato, Six Dreams, Ty Serna Sherman C & Konerytmi!

We begin off the record with ‘Black from Hiroyuki Kato. This long play is over 9 minutes and is a beautifully structured deep & house tune. Perfect for your summer day time sets!

Next on the A2 we have ‘Static Es’ by Six Dreams, This moody minimal breakbeat tune is filled with heavy bass & lush chords, the perfect track to slow things down for a few minutes during your sets!

On the B1 we have Ty Senrna who delivers a whacky groover! This acidic tech tune will work wonders and bring the spooky & trippy energy to the dance floor!

B2 is a tripped out phat acidic break beat tune from the mighty Sherman C. With some tripped out vocals & classic Sherman breaks & bass, this one will get the dance floor rockin’ full speed!

Lastly, we close out the release with a classic tune from Konerytmi. As expected we are gifted with his signature electro & bass beats!

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Random Data

Fragmented:Borders

26,99 €*

12" | 2007 | DE | Original (Sonar Kollektiv)

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance

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The second vinyl release by young, interdisciplinary Dresden label fragmented: is called fragmented:borders (FRAG:002) and features three original productions by fragmented: resident Random Data accompanied by a remix from Warning resident Mars Leder. It is composed of experimental breakbeats de

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Thief

Hold On, Hold On

3,99 €*

Release: 2007 / DE – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: VG+

Get Off Black Friday Record Store Day 2023 Vinyl Edition

Prince & The Npg

12" | 1991 | Reissue (Warner)

19,19 €* 23,99 € -20%

The Beat by SPUN – West Coast Breakbeat Rave Electrofunk 1988-1994 (Volume 3)

Release: 1991 / Reissue

Genre: Electronic & Dance

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Exclusive RSD Black Friday 12" Vinyl of Get Off ("Damn Near 10 Minutes" Re-Release of the original one-sided promo 12" (B-Side "blank") that Prince serviced direct to Club and Radio DJs on his 33rd Birthday (June 7, 1991) Only 1.500 copies of the original Promo were created. The response to the track was so strong that an edited version was added to the "Diamonds and Pearls" album.

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DJ Spun/V.A.

2x12" | 2023 | UK | Original (Above Board Projects)

35,99 €*

10" | 2023 | UK | Original (WNCL)

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance

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In the late 1980s, Disco was taking a backseat to the burgeoning psychedelic scene in San Francisco, marking a pivotal shift in musical culture. A dynamic transformation was underway as the younger generation sought a fresh auditory adventure, all while the devastating AIDS epidemic cast a somber pall over the city's nightlife. Amidst this evolving backdrop, a subtle yet distinct sonic movement quietly emerged within the confines of San Francisco’s vibrant club scene, often referred to as "The Beat." Although Hip-Hop, New Wave, Gothic, Punk, and the burgeoning Modern Rock genre held considerable sway, the pre-RAVE clubs in SF witnessed the fusion of these genres into a unique amalgam of sound that insiders dubbed “The Beat.” This musical tapestry encompassed everything from Hip-Hop and Freestyle to Industrial, New Wave, Boogie, Miami Bass, and Techno – the unifying thread being the distinctive vibe that characterised this eclectic mix.

As House, Techno, and Raving gradually gained prominence along the West Coast, a distinctive interpretation of these evolving sounds took root. Drawing inspiration from influential hubs like New York, Chicago, Detroit, Europe, and notably the UK, which saw a wave of talented young DJs migrate to California, San Francisco became the backdrop for its own version of the second Summer of Love. While the exact chronology might spark debate – some recalling '92, while others leaning towards '93 – what remains indisputable is the era spanning from 1990 to 1994, an unparalleled epoch of exuberant dancefloor revelry on the western shores.

In the face of limited backing from major labels or established independent dance music entities of the time, a grassroots movement of labels and producers emerged organically, ardently championing this distinct sound and catapulting it onto the global stage. This sonic identity was deeply influenced by “the Beat,” acting as a creative wellspring that informed the musical landscape. While the tracks compiled in these volumes might not encompass the entirety of this transformative musical epoch, they offer a vivid snapshot of the melodious tapestry that coloured San Francisco and the broader West Coast during that era. Each track featured stands as a 100% Sure Shot that was played heavily by DJ Spun back in those very heady days.

Finally, but by no means least, we unveil the third and concluding volume of this extensive, impeccably curated chronicle of San Francisco's underground rave scene and its unique soundscape. Mirroring the same fervour and meticulous track selection as the first two volumes, 'The Beat By Spun' is nothing less than indispensable for any dedicated music enthusiast, DJ, or dancer. Once again, this collection showcases an outstanding array of tracks, featuring music from talents like Mattski, Bass Kittens, Hawke, and Deep2, all maintaining the high standards set by the previous volumes. It's a blend of rarities, classics, and obscurities, combining to deliver an exhilarating, almost transcendental experience to those who dare to immerse themselves in the sonics!

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Rawtrachs

The Hiss

13,99 €*

I'm The One / Don't Lose Control

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance

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Press Release

Wncl Recordings is back with a series of 2-track 10” vinyl battle weapons for your record box.

Head honcho of Birmingham based Futurepastzine, Rawtrachs comes through with the tough, rolling beats of “The Hiss” and a twisted take on CEO’s “Microfiche Edits” for his Wncl debut

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Material

7" | 1982 | DE | Original (Celluloid)

4,99 €*

Release: 1982 / DE – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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12" | 2023 | UK | Original (Sneaker Social Club)

Park End

SNKRX013

Kiko 30th Anniversary Black Friday Record Store Day 2023 Vinyl Edition

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance

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Reach for the geiger counter - Park End comes shelling in the direction of Sneaker Social Club with some plutonium-plated, 2-stepping swelterweight gear for the grubbiest of dancehalls. All we can ascertain about the shadowy figure on the buttons for this latest release is that they’re clearly schooled in the lineage of UK hardcore, pirate radio culture and the sympathetic tenets of UKG, jungle and dubstep.

Opening up the A side, ’Same Dream’ is a claustrophobic, gnarly creeper with razor-sharp snares, growling low end and enough heads-down malaise to turn the most blissful sunrise set ice-cold. ‘The Immortality Of The Crab’ pays tribute to the fine tradition of illegal radio broadcasting and its importance for the development of rave, leaning on a staggered, mucky garage beat that smacks hard just how we like it.

On the flip, Park End turns attention to the synergy between RnB and garage with a refix of BBL Sound’s ‘bbs’, pairing the sweetest vocal chops with plenty of bitter b-line pressure, while ‘Rekt’ draws on an unnamed voice for another fission between human sensitivity and mechanised intensity. This parting shot borders on anti-anthemic by the time it reaches its peak while holding true to the pitch-black vibe creeping out around the edges of this rough diamond of an EP.

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Los Lobos

3LP | 2023 | NL | Original (Custom Products)

51,99 €*

12" | 2023 | EU | Original (Myor)

Release: 2023 / NL – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance

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Quantity: 3500
Release type: RSD Exclusive Release

With the exception of the La Bamba soundtrack, Kiko sold more than any other album in Los Lobos’ 45+ year career. It hasn’t been reissued on vinyl for ten years, and this RSD Black Friday release sees the album cut to lacquer by Dave McNair and sequenced over 2 discs for improved fidelity. It also includes a third LP of previously unreleased demos

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Stekker

STKKR 01

12,79 €* 15,99 € -20%

12" | 2023 | EU | Original (Snaretrade)

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance

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Mere months after launching his very own Ruff 'N Tuff imprint Stekker drops his second vinyl EP of the year on fellow Breda based hardcore junglist Coco Bryce's Myor Massiv label.

Another 4 cuts of drum & bass wise Amiga choppage and exquisite rave breakbeat euphoria, teaming up with the likes of DJ Sofa and the inimitable, illustrious Phineus II.

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Gols

Snaretrade005

7,69 €* 10,99 € -30%

12" | 1997 | UK | Original (Pork)

Release: 2023 / EU – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance

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Next in line in the Snaretrade series is an EP by one of our favourite people: Gols.

He operates the Hoot label, has released with Ghent label/party Ojoo and has been crafting tracks low key for a long time.

We start out with dessert: In Au bain marie we’re given some elegant yet hard to follow instructions on how to make the perfect chocolate mousse. DJ and Knetterbar operator Yentl kindly lent her voice, not knowing the recording would be used as a final take. In Hundreds and Thousands, Gols weaves thick layers of percussion and synths, forming a dense and deep structure that pulls us in. In the midst of moving his music studio, this track was the last one to be recorded before pulling the plugs and boxing the gear up. On the flipside, Regrooved is a shuffling, sneaky and amusing bit of house that never really admits if it’s just arriving at the party, or just about to leave. After-hour fare for those who like something sweet after dinner.

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Gerd

Nautiloïdea

7,99 €*

Release: 1997 / UK – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance

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12" | 2023 | UK | Original (Frog)

Bald Headed Dred

The Dred Knought

13,59 €* 16,99 € -20%

12" | 2018 | DE | Original (Psychocandies)

Release: 2023 / UK – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance

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Originally released in 1992, the now rare 'Dred Knought EP' 12" by Bald Headed Dred is back in circulation via MPS!

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P.T.B.S. & Sascha Müller

Split EP

12,99 €*

Release: 2018 / DE – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance

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Used Vinyl

Medium: Near Mint, Cover: VG+

Purple vinyl seems unplayed. Stickered PVC sleeve. Limited edition

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12" | 2002 | DE | Original (Pulver)

Pulverising! Red

8,99 €*

Release: 2002 / DE – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance

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Full Effect/Feel Real 2023 Repress

Aphrodite & Nutty Jim

12" | 1993 | UK | Reissue (Aphrodite)

16,99 €*

Chronic Euphoria EP 2023 Repress

Release: 1993 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Electronic & Dance

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30 years anniversary repress!

It’s been a few years since Vinyl Fanatiks partnered up with DJ Aphrodite, but we are back again… serving up another awesome repress from the Aphrodite back catalogue. And this time we take things back to 1993 with a repress of his collab with Nutty Jim.

Two absolute jungle bangers created back in 1993 and remastered in 2023. Another classic from the Aphrodite back catalogue, produced back in the day on an Amiga. This has that raw low-sample rate vibe and the new masters have been sympathetically tweaked so not to lose that rawness. Drop this on the deck will transport you back to the sweaty raves and illegal parties that took over the UK in the early 90’s… parties that Aphrodite was playing at and drawing inspiration from.

This record comes in a black inner sleeve and presented in a full colour Aphrodite Recordings housebag, designed by Aphrodite himself that features the labels of all his early releases on the rear of the sleeve.

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Watch Patrol

12" | 2021 | EU | Reissue (Telomere Plastic)

16,99 €*

Release: 2021 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Electronic & Dance

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2x12" | 1998 | US | Original (X-Mix)

X-Mix Dance Series 43

24,99 €*

12" | 1998 | UK | Original (Arthrob)

Release: 1998 / US – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance

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Michael Gordon

Weather Two

4,99 €*

Release: 1998 / UK – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance

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Used Vinyl

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12" | 1997 | US | Original (Union)

Tony Faline

The Groove

26,99 €*

Release: 1997 / US – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG, Cover: Generic

12" | 2016 | UK | Original (Pacific Command)

Reflec

BHM

7,99 €*

Release: 2016 / UK – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance

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Medium: VG, Cover: Generic

12" | 2016 | AR | Original (Krill Music)

Habitat Part.IV

10,99 €*

12" | 2017 | US | Original (Forbidden Planet)

Release: 2016 / AR – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: VG+

close to NM

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Farron

FP009

7,99 €*

12" | 2024 | EU | Original (HNNY)

Release: 2017 / US – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG, Cover: Near Mint

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HNNY

Light Shines Through

26,99 €*

12" | 2024 | EU | Original (Junction Forest)

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance

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Nearly a decade after the release of his breakthrough debut album 'Sunday', Swedish producer HNNY (aka Johan Cederberg) returns with the album Light Shines Through, released independently via HNNY's own imprint.

For his first album in almost a decade, HNNY has returned to the electronic soundscapes that inspired his earliest releases. It's made for the quiet, brain-tingling moments of solitude at home and contains a consistent thread throughout, not just in the ambient sounds used, but also more conceptually with what the songs evoke and what they are about: the album lands at a particularly pivotal moment of HNNY's life after the birth of his two daughters which have given him a new perspective on life.

HNNY's melodies are a gentle alternative to the more complicated corners of dance music. Debuting on Studio Barnhus in 2011, HNNY aka Johan Cederberg quickly became one of house music's most talked about artists with a signature sample driven style. He has won a Swedish Grammy in the electronic music category, toured the world globally and created a following both in and outside of the dance music community for his bittersweet strain of dance music.
Shortly after the release of his critically acclaimed debut album Sunday, the producer stopped touring solely focusing on production. Since then, HNNY has racked up hundreds of millions of streams, released a number of singles and EPs on the likes of Let's Play House, Puss and Omena and he is now finally ready to return to the LP format for the first time in nearly a decade with the album Light Shines Through.

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Ekkel

Night Of The Ceremony

16,99 €*

12" | 2024 | UK | Original (Red Bul & Gyn)

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance

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In the heart of their journey, the daring travelers reach the Spore Core, only to be swept into a strange new dimension—a shadowed, ethereal kingdom woven from the threads of mushrooms and ancient plants.
In this strange land, they are led to a dreamlike ceremony where the air thickens with spores, and the scent of the earth fills their lungs. Amid the swirling haze, they encounter Mycela, the enigmatic queen of this fungal dominion. Her presence is both mesmerizing and unsettling, her voice whispering secrets that seem to echo through the very soil beneath their feet.
But soon, the veil of mystique tears open, revealing a darker truth: Mycela is no queen, but a powerful sorceress with a notorious cube and dark, twisting plans. Confused and spiraling into delirium, the travelers struggle to break free from the spore's grip before it consumes them entirely…
Ekkel is back with a second chapter on Junction Forest. Extra vocals on B2 by Signe DØ.

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Red Bul & Gyn

Red Bul & Gyn 02

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance

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12" | 2024 | EU | Original (Kora Sounds)

Asmus Odsat

As We Sit

12" | 2024 | EU | Original (Spectral Bounce)

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance

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Copenhagen's Asmus Odsat lands on Kora Sounds with three tracks of uplifting breakbeat weirdness, while he continues to explore the landscape between experimentation and functionality. On the B-side Sputnik One delivers a club ready remix of the original title track.

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Molen

Future is Gone

13,99 €*

12" | 2024 | UK | Original (Feelings Worldwide)

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance

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Spectral Bounce returns with a groovy and moody set of tracks by Uruguayan tastemaker Molen. 'Future is Gone' explores dark yet glistening corners of minimal tech house, blending distorted basslines, resonant synth leads, and muffled vocals to create a cinematic aesthetic.

Spectral Bounce’s third release continues to solidify the label’s sonic identity while opening avenues for artists to present their unique interpretations and perspectives, and Molen delivers on that promise.

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Guchon

Raccoon Hill EP

14,99 €*

2LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Nonlinear Rhythm)

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance

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Straight out of Tokyo, the illusive Guchon steps up for the next release on Feelings Worldwide.

One for the heads who like to stay up late and get down with their games consoles, the EP is packed with dance floor curveball material.

Super fun vibes throughout, a slab of Japanese bubblegum pop-house with some bonus breaks and a remix from cult hero Chrissy of Chicago Smartbar fame.

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Sound Synthesis

Echoes Beyond The Void

30,99 €*

12" | 2024 | EU | Original (Convergence)

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance

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The Maltasian master Sound Synthesis with a brand new album! Another fine timeless journey into electro and electronix that will stand the test of time..

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Kosh

Enslaved

12" | 2024 | EU | Original (Fast At Work)

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance

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New Kosh production on his own label Convergence. With more than a year between outputs, his releases are carefully considered. Demonstration of electro and tech house with lyrical voices through his futuristic lenses. Not to be missed.

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Carre

Soft Fascination EP

14,99 €*

Close To The Edge Atlantic 75 Series Sacd

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance

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Deep within the freeway buzz of dystopian Los Angeles, there exists an unstoppable sonic gathering of minds, who call themselves “Fast At Work” and abide by a belief in the deeper potential of higher tempos. However, lately, there has been some debate about the true existence of the Fast At Work mantra. Just as the debate was reaching its climax, seemingly out of nowhere, a helicopter emerged containing a musical capsule from the future (or possibly aliens). The group accepted this music as scripture, and coined it “Soft Fascination,” – naming group member Carré as their chosen matriarch. Through the title hymn “Soft Fascination,” Carré preached a proto vision of a classic dubstep bassline and tender pads. With “Cute Mad,” Carré magically induced a sense of positivity and bubbly bass. And with the third offering, “Glowing,” she pushed her audience closer to understanding simplicity and space. Finally, in an effort to expand their gospel to the furthest realms of their musical world, she recruited Priori and James Bangura to create their own missions, rooted in the original offerings of the alien helicopter’s capsule disc. While Priori expertly rearranged “Soft Fascination” into a shiny mind-melter, James Bangura expanded on the lightness of “Glowing,” creating his own lucid dreamscape of deep melancholia.

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Yes

CD | 1972 | US | Reissue (Analogue Productions Atlantic 75 Series)

50,99 €*

Kick Atlantic 75 Series Sacd

Release: 1972 / US – Reissue

Genre: Electronic & Dance

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Analogue Productions (Atlantic 75 Series)

Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of Atlantic Records!

Yes' 1972 Atlantic Records masterpiece!

Hybrid Stereo SACD

Yes's 1972 3-track recording masterpiece, Close to the Edge, presents a snapshot of an adventurous rock band at the peak of its powers, daring to push itself musically, both as individuals and as a unit.

The first half of the 1970s was an especially fertile period for British progressive rock, laying claim to classics such as Tarkus, Selling England by the Pound, Larks' Tongues in Aspic, The Dark Side of the Moon, and Thick as a Brick. Collectively these and other works represent the best British progressive rock had to offer. Yet, many reviewers cite Close to the Edge as the ultimate prog rock album.

Author and music journalist Will Romano writes: "Yes had previously penned epic tracks for The Yes Album and Fragile, but nothing on the magnitude of the musical gems appearing on Close to the Edge. It's something of a small miracle — perhaps even magic — that the virtuoso quintet crafted such a cohesive and compelling album during an often-hectic recording process that very nearly relegated this monumental work to the dustbin of history."

The album's centrepiece is the 18-minute title track, with themes and lyrics inspired by the Herman Hesse novel Siddhartha. Side two contains two non-conceptual tracks, the folk-inspired "And You and I" and the comparatively straightforward rocker "Siberian Khatru." Original drummer Bill Bruford found the album particularly laborious to make, which culminated in his decision to quit the band after it was recorded, to join King Crimson.

Close to the Edge became the band's greatest commercial success at the time of release. It peaked at No. 4 on the U.K. Albums Chart and No. 3 on the Billboard 200 in the United States, the highest position Yes has reached on the latter chart.

In 2020, Close to the Edge was ranked at No. 445 on Rolling Stone's list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time.

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INXS

CD | 2023 | US | Reissue (Analogue Productions Atlantic 75 Series)

50,99 €*