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Editor, Matthew Cooke
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NEW AND NOTABLE
"Another Late Night"
Zero 7
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On the heels of their 2001 debut, "Simple Things," Zero 7 have put
their stamp on the "Another Late Night" series, coming up with an
uncommonly groovy mix. Featuring deep strains of dub and hip-hop,
it's a melancholy lullaby that sounds perfect whether your night is
finally ending or just beginning.
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"Next Level"
George Acosta
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It's not exactly retro, but George Acosta's new release, "Next
Level," borrows from some well-seasoned wax, adding a dash of the
old to his futuristic mix. It's a great party record for those who
treat the dawn like a figment of their imaginations.
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"After the Playboy Mansion [Uptempo]"
Dimitri from Paris
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With "A Night at the Playboy Mansion," Dimitri from Paris put
together an irresistible double-disc mix featuring his eclectic
brand of new wave/disco. After expanding his musical range even
further on 2000's sprawling "Disco Forever," Dimitri revisits his
breakout record with "After the Playboy Mansion," a more laidback
but equally tasty anthology culled from his mountainous wax
collection.
* Read more about "After the Playboy Mansion"
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Goodbye House, Hello Downtempo
"Goodbye Country-Hello Nightclub"
Groove Armada
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Tom Findlay and Andy Cato, the duo known as Groove Armada, are a
couple of dance music's most accomplished tightrope walkers, teasing
their audience with club-ready dance music while refusing to fall
completely into BPM overdrive. On their latest, "Goodbye Country
(Hello Nightclub)," Findlay and Cato let themselves land in the
soft, springy net of full-on downtempo. While they don't withhold an
opportunity to dance, serving up a healthy plate of dub beats and
funkadelic tempos, the dial is noticeably turned down while the
music slinks and slithers along in no particular hurry.
Altogether Now
"The Altogether"
Orbital
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Typically energetic and adventurous, Orbital's latest record, "The
Altogether," slips through dark rhythms and winding tunnels of
experimentation while mixing up breakbeat, gothic folk, and
hard-nosed trance-techno. It's a double-disc stew of orchestral
dance music fit for either a nice pair of headphones or giant,
belly-rumbling woofers.
All-Natural Trance
"Naturalized"
Dave Ralph
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Dave Ralph's brand of trance manages to be both minimal and densely
ambient. When he does drop a big rise on you, the beats threaten to
drop through the floor even while the melody escalates through the
roof. His latest double CD, "Naturalized," further enhances his
reputation as one of the world's most popular DJs while stetching
his take on techno out into darker and groovier environs.
EDITOR'S CHOICE
A Stunning Second
"Cassidy"
Bows
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The first Bows record, the amazing "Blush," was downbeat trip-hop
with an ambient twist, as Luke Sutherland (head of the dearly
departed group Long Fin Killie) teamed up with Danish singer Signe
Høirup Wille-Jørgensen to make sad and beautiful music. As
good as it was, however, it was just a warm-up for their latest,
"Cassidy," which is nothing short of a revelatory breakthrough in
downtempo dance. You owe it to yourself and your less-informed
friends to check out Bows, who inject a truly lovely dream-pop
element into their songs about exasperation, nuance, and bliss.
* Read more about "Cassidy"
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THE ORB
The Doctor Is In The Orb's Dr. Alex Patterson, a master of the remix, applies his own subversive, slippery-beat science while reimagining song structure to an endlessly fascinating degree. On "Auntie Aubrey's Excursions, Volume 1" and "Volume 2," Patterson uses music from Yello, Erasure, Depeche Mode, Primal Scream, and others to create a wacky pastiche of chill tunes and endless blue-room invention.
* Read more about "Auntie Aubrey's Excursions, Volume 1"
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* Read more about "Auntie Aubrey's Excursions, Volume 2"
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"BACK TO MINE"
Morcheeba, "Back to Mine" The stellar mix series "Back to Mine" rolls on with yet another choice late-night groove session, as head Morcheeber Paul Godfrey delivers an eclectic mix of personal favorites ranging from funk and soul to more modern down-tempo styles. It's just one in a series of great titles under the "Back to Mine" banner; all are tasty additions to anyone's late night/early morning listening. Have a look at some other installments:
* Danny Tenaglia
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* Everything But the Girl
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* Faithless
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* Nick Warren [Import]
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THE FRENCH REVOLUTION
Etienne de Crecy, "Tempovision"
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French techno has become almost a genre unto itself in recent
years, as a seemingly endless flow of gifted producers and DJs
produce record after record of quirky, funky, and very danceable
pop. Parisian Etienne de Crecy's disco-house record "Tempovision"
has finally been released stateside, giving fans of Daft Punk, Air,
Cassius, and all the rest yet another funky treat. Check out these
great titles, all of which will turn even the ugliest American into
a suave Francophile (if only for an hour or so).
* Daft Punk, "Discovery"
...available here.
* Cassius, "1999"
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* Air, "10,000 Hz Legend"
...available here.
* Mirwais, "Production"
...available here.
TOP SELLERS
"Mcmxc A.D."
Enigma
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"Vespertine"
Bjork
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"New Millennium Dance Party"
Various Artists
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"Break 'n Bossa! - The American Chapter"
Various Artists
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DIGITAL DOWNLOAD
Magic Music
Icelandic diva Bjork uses her pop sensibilities to make
electronic and vocal experimentation accessible on "Hidden Place,"
from her quiet, fascinating new record, "Vespertine."
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FEATURED BARGAIN OF THE WEEK
"Rubycon"
Tangerine Dream
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With "Rubycon," Tangerine Dream continued the ambient journey they began in earnest with the classic record, "Phaedra." Get a copy on the cheap, courtesy of Amazon.com.
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USED & COLLECTIBLE MUSIC
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well as convenience. Our inventory of used and collectible items is
constantly evolving, so visit often to explore the latest offerings.
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