Having discovered General Ludd’s ‘Woo Ha’ through Jamie XX’s DJ set at FWD’s night last month at The Dance Tunnel, I’ve been intrigued by the General’s label, Mister Saturday Night. I bagged myself a copy of their newly released collaborative album of all their signed artists, ‘Brothers and Sisters’ from Phonica Records this week.
The first disc (yes I buy CDs) brings together a range of industrial and experimental soundscapes, some that I’m sure would be fitting to the likes of Dinos Chapman’s washing machinesque taste buds. I’ve found disc two to be more relaxed and jazzy.
For me, Dark Sky are what make this album and lo and behold, they are from London (I promise I’ve only just found that out). Whether it’s introducing the the album with ‘In Brackets’ or when they reappear later on with ‘Rare Bloom’, incorporating a mix of industrial beats with robotic and warpy synths whilst consistently creating such a polished feel. When we’re reintroduced to them again on disc two, I can’t help but think that ‘Clear’ has been somewhat inspired by Kanye’s ‘New Slaves’ and replaced with dreamy vocals. To bid us farewell we hear the last of Dark Sky with ‘IYP’ with its housey shakers and retro melody, this track for me, is the club hit.
Other favourite’s of mine on the album include Anthony Naples’ ‘Moscato B’ with his upbeat tempo, Boya’s ‘Dawn Corner’ or ‘The Idler’ that has similar sounding vocals to some of Burial’s old stuff and Alex Burkat’s ‘Shower Scene’ – just because I think it would make a great film soundtrack.
It’s fair to say that the owners of Mister Saturday Night, Justin Carter and Eamon Harkin have an impeccable ear for new electronic music and with Jamie XX leading the way, I’m sure we’ll be hearing a lot more of this album in’a de cluub.
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