Various – Brainfeeder X

★★★☆☆ = Good!

Sounds like?

Modern alternative electro with a strong influence of hip hop and jazz.

Moods

An exploratory dive into the wonderful brainfeeder

Thoughts

It's incredible to hear what brainfeeder has become. In my mind I continue to associate  the label (incorrectly) as a 1 trick pony built around flying lotus' wompy LA g-funk. The label is so much more and the brainfeeder roster has expanded on this in directions I wasn't aware of: alt hip hop, chilled out funk, ambient, glitchy house, live jazz.. it's all there and more.

I won't spend too much time getting into the album as sound vary but it's all quality. The first half is devoted to the past, whereas the second half is forward looking with unreleased tracks. This is a great way to familiarize yourself with an exceptional label.

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https://www.discogs.com/Various-Brainfeeder-X/release/12899152

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Rating: 3 out of 5

 

Various – Uneven Paths: Deviant Pop From Europe 1980-1991

★★★☆☆ = Good!

What’s it sound like?

A curiosity cabinet of sparse 80’s DIY-sounding pop. Styles range from folk to r&b and synth driven.

Thoughts

Inconsistent and dated at times but mostly good album. Interesting as it almost fills a gap in the music timeline as to how art-house was fully incorporated into pop.

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https://www.discogs.com/Various-Uneven-Paths-Deviant-Pop-From-Europe-1980-1991/release/11610234

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Various – Spiritual Jazz Volume 7 – Islam

⭐⭐

It’s an OK collection but not worth seeking out in my opinion. I prefer tracks by the individual artists to what was located here in some cases ie Yusef Lateef.

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https://www.discogs.com/Various-Spiritual-Jazz-Volume-7-Islam/release/9974207

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