August 2009 Chart
Ok this is my current top 10 vinyl releases. Some are old and some are new... Others I'm not sure when they were released. I found that breaking away from having to have 'new' records was a positive thing as far as my purchases go. In the past I always tried to make sure I was 'keeping up to date' with what was coming out. Now I just buy regardless of year of release, artist or even label. Usually I'm after a certain kind of sound at any given time so whatever sounds good to me or if I feel it, then it goes into the crate. Here goes...
1. Moritz von Oswald Trio - Vertical Ascent (Honest Jons Records) 2x12"
Excellent double pack here with four tracks immacuately produced by Vladislav Delay, Max Loderbauer and Moritz von Oswald
2. Bovill - Transfesa EP (Meanwhile)
Ahhh was delighted to come across this new Meanwhile 12" and exstatic to see that it was four tracks from Bovill. Deep techno master with Detroit influences. The production in these tracks are flawless. To me it sounds like typical Craig Richards @ 5am gear. LOVE.
3. Daniel Stefanik - Growth/Starless (Statik Entertainment)
Picked this one up recently, it's a few years old. Deep as you like dub techno that builds and builds. Unspectacular to the untrained ear.
4. Sascha Rydell - Unhasty (Fachwerk)
Nice deep, dubby house with a lovely vocal that lifts it nicely in places. Roman Lindau on the flip is nice as well but I prefer the Rydell track.
5. Claro Intellectro - Warehouse Sessions vol.4 (Modern Love)
As per usual Claro produces the goods here. Two very low bpm tracks with a heavy kick and lovely piano melody that warms the heart.
6. Roger 23 - Room with a view pt.1 (Baud)
Baud is a new label to me and I have to say I never previously owned any Roger 23 tracks even though I've saw his name about over the years. Will definitely be keeping my eye (ear) out for pt.2 of this deep, dub techno release. b2 is a nice ambient track which is always nice.
7. Martyn - For lost relatives (Aus Music)
Best Martyn track I've heard in ages. Garage style beat with a piano/horn stab that make this a real killer for the dancefloor. Original stuff. Pearson Sounds also contribute to this release with a sharp as you like percussive dub step number. Ace stuff.
8. Taron-Trekka - Radio Fligg (Brut!)
Excellent release (should really be higher up on my list) Taron Trekka is a new name to me and hopefully not a one hit wonder. Three great tracks in this release. off kilter disco-ish sounding grooves with cut up vocal samples. A real floor burner this one.
9. James Kumo - Kumo music volume 2 (Ann Aimee)
Alphawave is a deep hypnotizing techno track that lures you in with a false sense of security before a smattering break down of hi end percussion. Dreams on the flip is an acidy techno track for peak time floors. Again the breakdown is a memorable one.
10. Taho/Quince - Energy fields (Shed rmx) (Desin)
Shed on form once again with his remix of Taho - Energy Fields. Simple, minimal groove. To be honest not much happens here except it draws you in from start to finish. Simplicity is genius - The proof is in the pudding with this lovely transparent blue 12"
So there you go. 10 records that are floating my boat at the minute, I'm sure many will be included in my next mix which I hope to have completed in the next few weeks. Before then i'll be posting a mix from Belfast Producer/DJ - Bazz Barr which will almost certainly be worth a listen (or two). If you've read this far feel free to add your chart in the comments section. Over and out, for now.
