Away for the Weekend

Won't be posting much if at all this weekend.

Got some good surprises for you late Sunday!

Acidburp - The End Remixed (2010)

Just heard about this little one a few minutes ago! There are monster remixes here, and they still manage to capture the same sound and ideas of the first album. If you enjoyed Acidburp's original record, one of acid melodies and slow breaks, but somehow sounded like something Boards of Canada would make if they ever made this type of music, get this now!

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| The End Remixed @ THEM Records |

Gas - Pop (2000)

This is one of the most haunting pieces of music I've ever heard. I'm not sure what my exact feelings are, but it puts you into a sort of dreamlike state. The music is quite peaceful, yet totally alien and emotionally ambiguous at the same time. I could interpret this as pleasantly blissful or eerily haunting depending on my state of mind, and that is a very unique quality. Probably one of the most famous ambient albums in the past two decades, Wolfgang Voight delives a true classic that will be remembered for ages.

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Dimlite - Runbox Weathers (2005)

Probably the closest thing to Prefuse I've posted here, Dimlite comes through with a fantastic debut album. Runbox Weathers is an explosion of leftfield electronic/trip-hop with melodies and beats that could make the toughest man wear a smile. It incorporates many styles from over the years, including jazz, samba, and a little '60s-'70s soul as well. My personal favorite, "In Groups To The Hydrandd (Album Edit)", is an absolute monster; it starts off slow and continually rises in energy, busting out beats, vocal samples, and rhythms like it's going out of style. The track culminates in a rousing plethora of detuned synth samples and low-end madness. If this is the kind of work that you enjoy, I would grab this album as fast as possible.

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Daedelus - Righteous Fists Of Harmony (2010)

Forgive me for not posting in the last few days, been terribly busy. Back to the topic at hand:

Daedelus comes back with another EP for 2010. This one sounds like a throwback to his classics Of Snowdania and Exquisite Corpse. This is not as good as those two albums, but it's definitely an interesting sound built up from the ideas he's had over the years. Much, much better than his previous album, these off-kilter electronic tracks work amazingly well, cuddling you with synthesized beats and sounds reminiscent of the happy melodies of the past. Even a couple of the ambient tracks here surprised me at how easy they create a mood of easiness and freedom. Pick this up!

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Autechre - Oversteps (2010) (edit: now includes 24-bit WAVs link)

Does anything need to be said here? All in its 320 kbps glory. If you're smart, you'll download this. 24-bit WAVs (!!!) will be uploaded later tonight.

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| Oversteps @ Warp Records |

Update:

The 24-bit high-quality WAVs are about 1 GB total, and took quite a while to upload, I apologize for the wait and the many files. I can hear a difference between 320kbps and 24-bit WAV, but not everybody can. There are some incompatibility issues with 24-bit WAV and some portable players, software, etc., do a little research on the encoding firsthand. 320 is probably fine, but if you're an audiophile or just want to hear Oversteps as perfect as possible, pick this up.

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H.P. Sneakstep - H.P. Sneakstep's Educational Tours Vol. 1 (2010)

Independent release by H.P. Sneakstep. Good futuristic acid music with very good twists to the genre. Not much to say about this one except that it's very good, a worthy download.

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Delarosa & Asora - Backsome EP (2000)

Delarosa & Asora is the more downtempo Scott Herren (of Prefuse 73 fame) project. Some of the tracks on this EP are reminiscent of his Savath y Savalas project which is also very Downtempo. Like most artists like Scott Herren it's hard to explain their style in words because there aren't any to do it with. But if I had any choice of words to describe this EP it would probably be "chill". It gives you this overbearing feeling of calmness. This CD is perfect for listening to when you’re just chilling in your favorite chair at home and sipping at a drink with your thoughts. That's the easiest way for me to explain it. If you're into the more downtempo/electronic side of Herren, this is for you.

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Danger - 9/17 2007 EP (2010)

Danger is the alias of Franck Rivoire, an electro producer from Lyon, France. His work is influenced by both video game music and 80s soundtracks. Danger strives to paint pictures of particular settings and time periods with his music. On his third EP, 9/17 2007, the atmosphere is dark, urban, and modern. About the imagery behind standout track "4h30," Danger said, "I imagine myself walking down a dark alley, alone, while a group of cyberpunks dressed in a Madmax style stare at me, I see Harrison Ford investigating [from Blade Runner], and Maurice Dantec [science fiction writer]." The entire EP is a fantastic example of bangin' electro music in the style of Kavinsky. Pick it up!

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Flying Lotus - Cosmogramma Available For Pre-Order

Flying Lotus 'Cosmogramma' Tracklisting
WARP195
3/4th May 2010

- SPECIAL EDITION FIRST PRINT CD W/ FOIL BLOCK SLIPCASE -
- 2 x LP DOUBLE GATEFOLD VINYL WITH VELUM INNER SLEEVES -

01. Clock Catcher
02. Pickled!
03. Nose Art
04. Intro//A Cosmic Drama
05. Zodiac Shit
06. Computer Face//Pure Being
07. ..And The World Laughs With You ft. Thom Yorke
08. Arkestry
09. Mmmhmm ft.Thundercat
10. Do The Astral Plane
11. Satelllliiiiiteee
12. German Haircut
13. Recoiled
14. Dance Of The Pseudo Nymph
15. Drips//Auntie's Harp
16. Table Tennis ft. Laura Darlington
17. Galaxy In Janaki

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