Groove Mechanic » Music http://groovemechanic.net Tech. Music. Toys... they're all the same Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:35:47 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc Circus! http://groovemechanic.net/2009/04/circus/ http://groovemechanic.net/2009/04/circus/#comments Sat, 11 Apr 2009 03:04:21 +0000 abel http://groovemechanic.net/?p=798 hs_little-nemo-1906-02-04 Welcome to the Show! Mixed by Abel Allison
  1. Motion Trio – UFO
  2. Deerhoof – +81
  3. Fanfare Ciocarlia – James Bond Theme
  4. Furacao 2000 – Mengao 2000 Pt. 1
  5. Balkan Beat Box – Adir Adirim (feat. Victoria Hanna)
  6. Renato Carosone – Pianofortissimo
  7. Balkan Beat Box – Bulgarian Chicks
  8. Camille – 1, 2, 3
  9. Mahala Rai Banda – Mahalageasca (Felix B Jazzhouse Dub)
  10. Motion Trio – UFO
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  1. The Emperor Machine – Emperor Machine
  2. Prints – Me and Ms. Archer
  3. Metro Area – Ready My Mind
  4. Supermayer – The Art of Letting Go
  5. Food of the Gods – Boy From Brazil
  6. John Miles – Stranger in the City (Piloosky edit)
  7. Ween – Transdermal Celebration
  8. Jamie Lidell – A Little Bit More (Luke Vibert Mix)
  9. Tor / Sufjan Stevens – Night Zombies / Talkin’ My Shit (f. Brother Ali)
  10. The Whitest Boy Alive – Intentions
  11. Twista – Sunshine
  12. Thin Lizzy – Fox on the Run (Wade Nichols Edit)
  13. Hamilton Bohannon – Summertime Groove (Shoes Remix)
  14. The Off Key Hat – Emergency Calling (12″)
  15. Peter Gabriel – Sledgehammer
]]> http://groovemechanic.net/2009/03/spring-is-here/feed/ 0 Wish List: Spring Has Arrived http://groovemechanic.net/2009/03/wish-list-spring-has-arrived/ http://groovemechanic.net/2009/03/wish-list-spring-has-arrived/#comments Mon, 30 Mar 2009 01:27:41 +0000 abel http://groovemechanic.net/?p=631 springheader whitestboyrules THE WHITEST BOY ALIVE : Rules LP [Bubbles Records] Good soulful melancholy from Ereland Oye and the boys. The vocals reminisce of Kings of Convenience. The instrumention is minimal, but fills the space well. applesthepower THE APPLES : The Power / Killing [Freestyle] Two of these tracks are repeats from their album Buzzin’, but the first track, “The Power” knocked my socks off. undiscovered UNDISCOVERED : Deetour [Undiscovered] Wow, this stuff is out of the ether, timetravel-weary, dated yet fresh. Check it out… 1 2 ttdontstop T&T : Don’t Stop 12″ [DFA] Two very wily edits of Don’t Stop Till You Get Enough and Stevie’s Superstition. Good, slow-developing takes on these otherwise funky feet-stomping songs. Catch em’ off guard with these. ]]> http://groovemechanic.net/2009/03/wish-list-spring-has-arrived/feed/ 0 Wish List: Cosmonaut Frontiersmen http://groovemechanic.net/2009/03/wish-list-cosmonaut-frontiersmen/ http://groovemechanic.net/2009/03/wish-list-cosmonaut-frontiersmen/#comments Sat, 07 Mar 2009 17:34:37 +0000 abel http://groovemechanic.net/?p=580 cosmos birdpeterson BIRD PETERSON : Your Parents Are Still Making Sweet, Sweet Love EP [Aaahh! Real Monsters] Holy crap. I’ve been waiting for BP to get an actual release out. This guy is from Austin. I’ma have to try and see him when I’m back in Texas. But man, this guy’s stuff pumps me up so much. codebreaker CODE BREAKER : Fire (feat. Kathy Diamond) 12″ [Disco Demolition] Debut record from Disco Demolition’s Codebreaker. Funky Late night disco magic. A-side’s a slow-moving clap-tastic gem. tellier SEBASTIEN TELLIER : Kilometer (Aeroplane mix) [Record Makers] Holy Jeebus. Who knew Sebastien Tellier was making such music? I’ve only heard his “Sessions” and “L’Incroyable Vérité”, but this is golden. I am in the process of tracking down his new album “Sexuality,” which I have very high hopes for. oasis OASIS : Falling Down (Amorphous Androgynous Remix) [Big Brother] Spacy, progged out, reconstructed Oasis goodness for the mind, body, and soul. And wow is this stuff incredible! allsgood ANDREW ALLSGOOD EXPERIENCE : Macho Wizard [History Clock] Almost too-slow, drunken-funk. Delirious wailing guitars, trying to hold on to the groove. Mmm Mmm… check it ]]> http://groovemechanic.net/2009/03/wish-list-cosmonaut-frontiersmen/feed/ 0 Wish List: Lookin for a soul http://groovemechanic.net/2009/02/wish-list-lookin-for-a-soul/ http://groovemechanic.net/2009/02/wish-list-lookin-for-a-soul/#comments Mon, 23 Feb 2009 01:41:14 +0000 abel http://groovemechanic.net/?p=494 26soulxlarge1_crop dondolo The Sisters Love : Give Me Your Love [Soul Jazz Records] mooch MOOCH : You Know What Love Is [MILK CRATE RECORDS] Man this track has soul. Even the original is great. Slum Village is definitely worth checkin’. This Mooch version, however, has proven tricky to find. amstganstermusic JAY Z / NAS / LEFTIES SOUL CONNECTION : Amsterdam Gangster Music [Amsterdam Ganster Music] Six hip-hop mashups pairing the lyrics with good slower funk. Great stuff. Highlights: 1 2 3 rogue ROGUE CAT : Magic Journey (Todd Terje Remix) [Tiny Sticks] FOUND! Oh man. Rogue Cat a.k.a. Dean Meridith from Chicken Lips has put out something sweet-sounding. Sci-funk? Terje’s remix on the other side is more upbeat and, of course, terje magic. mocktoofwoof MOCK & TOOF : Big Hands For A Lady [M&T INC] FOUND! I just want the second track from this cut, “woof”. Great minimal syncopated bongos with a touch of organ on top. Mmmmm. dondolo DONDOLO : Dragon [Tiny Sticks] FOUND! Semi-sweet cosmic nu-disco for the soul… Hit up the Shit Robot remix for a good time. ]]> http://groovemechanic.net/2009/02/wish-list-lookin-for-a-soul/feed/ 0 Wish list… http://groovemechanic.net/2009/02/wish-list/ http://groovemechanic.net/2009/02/wish-list/#comments Tue, 10 Feb 2009 08:29:13 +0000 abel http://abelallison.com/wp/?p=265 wishListHeader-2_10

After a quick procrastinatory browse of Phonica, here are the aural goodies I wish I could clutch in my arms right now.  Click the album cover for the link to the phonica listing…

weww021HOUSE OF HOUSE :  Rushing to Paradise [WHATEVER WE WANT RECORDS]. FOUND! I’m not sure I’d call this “House of House”.  But wait till about half-way through that sample, and you’ll get it.  At first I wondered if this was a pitched down re-edit of the Mylo track, but my worries melted away.  The first track,The Rough Half, is the highlight.  The vocals in the 2nd track are not my fav. UPDATE: The sample I had heard was pretty much the meat of the track. The rest is slower, less interesting, and just not so hot :(
weww019 FOOD OF THE GODS :  Boy From Brazil / Poison. FOUND! The first track on this record more so than the second.  Funky industrious bassline with fly-like guitars and Portuguese(?).  Have not really heard of this group before, but I like their name and their groove.
shoes009 SHOES :  My Name Is Bohannon [SHOES].  Specifically check out Summertime Groove.  FOUND! My god I just want to stamp my feet.  That tune is so damn funky.  The last two tracks are slower numbers.  I’m less crazy about the vocals in the first track.
idib014BOTTIN :  No Static [ITALIANS DO IT BETTER].  Bottin has been putting out some good stuff recently.  He’s a recent up-and-comer from NJ doing the good work.  He put a great disco mix out that I’ve played out at least 6 times now in my car.
gpm1076DAMIAN LAZARUS :  Moment [GET PHYSICAL MUSIC]. FOUND! Definitely has the Get Physical sound in its bassline.  I’m just really digging the mix of the soft dreamy vocals with the could-be-clubby bass synth.
730003723506BOOZOO BAJOU :  Same Sun (Prins Thomas Rmx) [K7 RECORDS].  Not totally sure what to call this one.  Very dubby for sure.  Nice female vocals.  Great little marching groove.  I do know that anything Prins Thomas touches tends to be good.
8bit0186PEACE DIVISION :  Three Corners EP [8BIT RECORDS].  FOUND! Deep, chuggin’ beats.  A bit darker,  a bit more minimal.  But real funky.  The samples don’t show me the action, but I’m left wanting to find it out.
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  1. Bassnectar – Laughter Crescendo
  2. Queens of the Stone Age – No One Knows (U.N.K.L.E. Reconstruction)
  3. Cassius – Telephone Love
  4. Funki Porcini – Purrfect
  5. Boom Bip – Girl Toy
  6. M83 – Don’t Save Us From the Flames
  7. Kings of Convenience – The Weight of My Words (Four Tet Instrumental Remix)
  8. Outkast – Spread
  9. Mouse On Mars – Sehnsud
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  1. The Stranglers – Peaches
  2. Bobby Hutcherson – Goin’ Down South
  3. Quincy Jones – Listen (What It Is)
  4. DJ Fietchie Ft. Joe Dukie – Midnight Marauders
  5. George Benson – Nature Boy
  6. Jeff Beck – Come Dancing
  7. Presidents of the United States of America – Dune Buggy
  8. Secondo – Kuwait
  9. Wade Nichols – Abracadabro
  10. Jean and the Darlings – How Can You Mistreat the One You Love
  11. JD73 – Happy People
  12. Jackson Jones – I Feel Good Put Your Pants On
  13. Herb Alpert – Rotation
  14. Change – Lover’s Holiday
  15. Al Usher – Slipshold
  16. Flairs – Trucker’s Delight
  17. Fela Kuti vs. Kano
  18. The Avett Brothers – Paranoia in B-Flat
  19. Telefon Tel Aviv – Fahrenheit Fair Enough
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