Re: Deep Cops and Viennatone

Colin Millar (millar@maths.ed.ac.uk)
Tue, 3 Jun 1997 12:59:49 +0100

> If you like the Viennatone record, then it may be worth
> checking out the new release(s) on the Cup of Tea label from
> Bristol. Statik Sound System have brought out two 12"s.It is
> really a double E.P. First slab is the "Essential Times E.P"
> (COT35), with four tracks (I think). The second slab is
> "Free to choose" (COT36) which has three tracks (possibly),
> including a remix of Essential times. Both records are good,
> with decent drums, nice bass, and good vocals.
>
> That's all for now,
>
> Paul

You'd be better off waiting on the Statik's remix LP 'Tempesta - The
Reworking' (COTLP009) which is due out in a few weeks and a whole lot
better than these 12"s (even though they are pretty good). It features
reworkings of cuts from their criminally ignored debut LP from the
likes of Aim (my favourite - this years 'Remember Me'?), Mr Scruff,
Kid Loops, Kushti and Spacer. Easily one of the best releases I've
heard this year and it might have made the number one spot if it
wasn't for the newly released 12"s from Reprazent on Talking Loud
especially the tracks 'New Forms' featuring Bahmadia and the
Grooverider mix of 'Share The Fall'. However what I've heard of their
forthcoming album so far puts even these and the Statik LP in the
shade.

Its going to be a good summer for music.

Colin.