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Big Boi: Mix Tape For Dummies

Tracklisting:
1. Mixtape For Dummies (Intro)
2. Playa’s Ball
3. Benz or Beamer
4. Dirty South
5. Royal Flush
6. ATLiens
7. Shutterbugg
8. Throw Ya Hands Up
9. Cruisin’ In The ATL (Skit)
10. Hootie Hoo
11. Hood Figga
12. D-Boy (Skit)
13. So Hood
14. Kryptonite
15. B.O.B
16. Ghetto Music
17. The Way You Move
18. Henry Welch and Lil Rod (Skit)
19. Hold Up feat. Chris Brown
20. Record Store (Skit)
21. Love In Your Mouth
22. So Fresh, So Clean
23. 85
24. Elevators
25. And I Luv U
26. Tell C-Bone
27. She Got A Friend
28. Gangsta Shit

$h!t's fuh real yo.

REVIEW: Solvent - Subject To Shift

6 out of 10
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It's been about 6 years since the last (new) full length Solvent album came out. Not to say the man isn't busy. In-fact, if you look at his discography you will see that Jason Amm has released a slew of singles and a couple of albums collecting b-sides and rarities in the meantime. So the wait, although it seemed a tad too long, wasn't quite as empty as it could have been. With Solvent's return, "Subject To Shift", you can expect more vocals added to the mix, a few more "dancier" tracks with a slightly "darker" tone.

If you haven't introduced yourself to Solvent do so now. Solvent is one of the first Ghostly bands I was really obsessed with back in the day. I can't tell you how many compilations I've made that I put the song "Operating Ease" on (truly the most Robotic song I've heard since Kraftwerk came along). With Solvent's newest offering it's not as if he got rid of said robotic sounds, in-fact they are still there, but what Mr. Amm does do is offer a piece of himself to the music as well. Rather than just letting the machines doing the talking for him, his actual voice and a somewhat human quality seeps through just slightly underneath the layers of glimmering electronic metal. Tracks like "Don't Forget The Phone" easily remind me of a b-side from earlier material. While tracks like "No One Should Be Living Here" remind me of something slightly more trance-like/dance floor friendly. I like this album, it's nice, but I do feel as if there are more fillers here than there are "solid" standout tracks. Either way this album does make for terrific background noise when you're working and just need something with a poppy/slightly mellow beat. Whether you're shaking your butt or tapping your toe "Subject To Shift" is friendly enough for both human and robots alike.

I like that there a more "differences" between the songs on Solvent's newer material these days. "Subject To Shift" seems like the next logical step in Jason's career. Nice/chill Electro Pop music with a few experimental electronic sounds and plenty of beats to keep you in high spirits. If you're a fan of robots, cheesy electronic sounds (such as the ones you might hear in random 80's movies) you should love Solvent's work. Good job Jason! Maybe next time don't keep us waiting for so long?

Standout Tracks: Unknown Caller, Take Me Home, Caught A Glimpse

REVIEW: Warm Ghost - Claws Overhead

7.75 out of 10

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Geographic North are one of those web labels that consistently put out great albums by some of the best talent out there. I was excited to receive this album in the mail when I did because I knew I was in for a treat. However, I may have underestimated how much of I treat I was actually in for..

When I hear of bands that site their influences anywhere from Depeche Mode to Autechre to Fennesz I'm definitely gonna be curious. When I hear that said band mates have worked with the likes of Bear In Heaven, Grizzly Bear, Sun O))), Jim O'Rourke, Rhys Chatham and Lotus Plaza (to name a few) then it's official; I have to know more NOW. Warm Ghost is a two person project featuring Paul Duncan of Home Tapes, and Oliver Chapoy of Helado Negro. The music of Warm Ghost could best be classified as Dream Pop, super thick/lush Dream Pop with a forward thinking electronic soundscapes to back it up. "Claws Overhead" is the duo's first release and, simply put, it's gorgeous. Lush guitar saturation's are layered on top of dense synthetic sounds. Melodic and dreamy vocals bounce and splash in and underneath a vast amount of distorted utopian bliss. And sure, the bands knows how to use a few production secrets as well as utilize a distortion pedal to it's maximum potential. But, the band also has away with writing the most analeptic pop songs within the underground market today. The title track "Claws Overhead" in my opinion is begging to be overplayed/looped on a many-a-media players. And I'm sure once/if (they better) this band gets noticed, songs like "Claws Overhead" will be placed on many personal mix tapes. Essentially what I'm saying is that it's a damn good track that could be as addictive as crack towards the right audience. The rest of the songs on this EP are just as stunning and beautiful. The terrific layers of synthesizers and guitar sounds on this album are adept & effective. Because of this, I would definitely suggest investing in a nice pair of headphones when soaking it in. You will be engulfed in the best kind of tranquil entertainment you could ask for.

Fans of Ulrich Schnauss and/or Languis will swoon over sounds presented on "Claws Overhead". Expect this on my year end list. Highly Recommended.

Standout Tracks: There all so good, but especially; Claws Overhead (gawd this song is sooo amazing)

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Soon(ish).

Good (free) music laying around the interwebs..(expanded edition)

Wild Nothing - Your Rabbit Feet
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The Shimmies - Judas
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Sharon Von Etten - Love More
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School Of Seven Belss - Half Asleep (Lusine Remix)
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MGMT - It's Working (Air Remix)
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Light Pollution - Good Feelings (Memoryhouse Remix)
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Kode 9 - You Don't Wash (Actress Remix)
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Honeydrips - Höstvisa
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Frankie Rose And The Outs - Little Brown Haired Girls

~njoy.

Check into Glass Vaults.. GET THIS NOW.

Glass Vaults - Glass EP (yep, it's a whole EP!)

I just received this album this morning and ...oohoho oh..... my..
Hands down one one of THE BEST albums I've heard all year.
Reminiscent of M83 & Animal Collective (I know, I'm obsessed).
Please, please, PLEASE check these guys out (if you're into therapeutic music).

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