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all is said and done, the last ten shows will always be posted for your
listening pleasure anytime, anyday.
NEWS
Tonight on Urban Landscapes, more giveaways is in store for lucky local
listeners. In addition to all of the great new music that I'll be
sharing with you, at 9:30pm we'll feature a new mix from Hospital
Records recording artist Landslide. If you have the 2-step itch, you'll
be in for a nice treat.
It's been unreal over the last few weeks with all the new music that's
been arriving, as well as others that I've dug into the crates for.
REVIEWS
So what's new?
V/A--Verve Remixed (Verve)
It's always dangerous to tinker with an original and tweak it. It's even
more dangerous when the tunes in question are classic jazz tunes from
the vault of famed jazz label Verve Recordings. But the DJs/producers
involved on this project do the music justice in the best way. I've
played the great mixes from MAW and Mr. Dorfmeister and friends, and now
others such as Mark de Clive-Lowe, Rae & Christian, and Dhizan & Kamien
have added their respective skills to create unquestionably one of the
must-have albums of the year.
Joseph Malik--Diverse (Compost)
To say that Joesph Malik is a very good soul singer is an
understatement. He embodies the path for what "future soul" really is.
Along with producer David Donnelly (and a few others), "Diverse" lives
up to its name and then some. This really shows that the Scots have a
trick or two up their sleeves. A lot of soul, a bit of bossa, some
ballads, and other sounds make this one another winner from Compost.
Nuspirit Helsinki--S/T (Guidance)
Chicago-based Guidance Recordings has earned a solid reputation for
finding creative artists. Finnish group Nuspirit Helsinki has laid out a
great album that has a mixture of jazz and dance sensibilities. There
are some fine vocals, including that of Nicole Willis. But it's surely
the music that does the listener in. 100 promos of the album were well
sought-after, and when you hear this album you will understand why.
Nice!
V/A--Motion 2 (Six Degrees)
This album is the follow-up to the first collection "Motion" that was
released about this time last year. San Francisco-based Six Degrees
Records has released a new batch of remixed tunes of current artists on
the label. Tunes from Sylk 130 and Bob Holroyd are those that have
gotten some nice mixes, but overall it's a good one to pick up.
Zero 7--In The Waiting Line Remixes (Giant Step)
One of the best tunes on Zero 7's "Simple Things" long-player gets some
great remixes. Aquanote does a lush, funked-up mix, while Osunlade gives
the tune a slower feel with some hip-hop sensibilities. Meanwhile, Mr.
Dorfmeister and Madrid de los Austrias do their own mix that sounds
quite funky and nice. The album version of the tune is also included.
Suba--Tributo (Ziriguiboom/Six Degrees)
A nice tribute album to this musical great who passed away much too
early. Remixes, remakes, and even a couple of original Suba tunes are
here.
Block 16--Morning Sun featuring Jon Lucien: Pepe Braddock's Brad Deep
Mix (Nuphonic)
I love the percussive beats on this tune. The Frenchman Braddock tunes
the song into a 10+ minute uptempo stormer.
LAST WEEK'S PLAYLIST
1. St. Germain--Deep In It
Boulevard: New Version (F Communications)
2. Fishbelly Black--Ven A Gozar
Crusader (Beyond/Rhythm & Groove)
3. Suba--Sereia, Amor D'Agua (Cibelle remake)
Tributo compilation (Ziriguiboom/Six Degrees)
4. Jazzanova--Mwela, Mwela (featuring Valerie Etienne)
In Between (JCR/Compost)
5. Chateau Flight--Autopower (Peter Kruder Auto Mix)
12" (Versatile)
6. Agent K--Ladies
12" (Laws Of Motion)
7. Neon Phusion--It's Another
It's Another EP 12" (Laws Of Motion)
8. Schumacher--Good Life
12" (white)
9. Artless--2nd Room
12" (Schema)
10. Sylk 130--Rising featuring Kathy Sledge (95 North Basement Culture
Mix)
Motion 2 compilation (Six Degrees)
11. Beth Orton--Central Reservation (Spritual Life/Ibadan Mix)
Rarewerks II compilation (Astralwerks)
12. Partial Arts--Canopy
12" (Out Of The Loop)
13. Waldeck--Tears Running Dry Part II (Herbert's Level Dub)
The Night Garden: Reflowered remix album (E-Magine)
14. Telepopmuzik--Only Love Can Damage Your Health
Genetic World (Capitol)
15. As One--Problems
21st Century Soul (Ubiquity)
16. Ursula 1000--Beatbox Cha Cha
Kinda' Kinky (ESL)
17. Uschi Classen--Locatta: The Indigo Blues Mix
Out Patients compilatino (Hospital)
18. Carmel--Harikiri Blues
EP 12" (Fluid Ounce)
19. PFM--Crash Course (Waiwan Re-Edit)
12" (Strut)
20. Bob Holroyd--Drumming Up A Storm (Bob Holroyd Remix)
Motion 2 (Six Degrees)
21. Kraked Unit--The Man With The Drum
Allenko Brotherhood Ensemble compilation (Shanachie)
22. Baldwin Brothers--Dream Girl featuring Miho Hatori
Cooking With Lasers (TVT)
23. Rosey--Love (King Britt Remix)
12" (Giant Step)
24. The Maxwell Implosion--Buddy Saltzmann's Hideout
Small Circle Of Friends (Emperor Norton)
25. Kabuki--Tempest (Atjazz Remix)
12" (Head-To-Toe)
26. Krust featuring Leonie Laws--Cat People (Putting Out Fires)
Long Time Dead EP 12" (Talkin Loud)
27. Snorre Seim--Brassepark
12" (Hi-Fi Terapi)
28. Dom Um Romao--Sanctuary (G-Force Remix)
Dom Um Romao EP 12" (Head-To-Toe)
29. Craig Armstrong--Amber
As If To Nothing (Melankolic/Astralwerks)
Please feel free to send your musical submissions (CD, vinyl, and
minidisc) for airplay and/or reviews to the following location:
Velanche Stewart, Urban Landscapes
c/o KCPR 91.3 FM
Graphic Communications Bldg. Room 201
Cal Poly State University
San Luis Obispo, CA 93407
For vinyls and minidiscs, please mark PERSONAL on the package.
If you have an mp3 submission, please let me know and we'll make
the appropriate arrangements.
If you're available for interviews, we welcome them as well. Just
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