Tricky – Mixed Race Review – Exclaim Magazine
Tricky
Mixed Race
By Jesse Ship
Tricky’s Mixed Race, like his previous Knowle West Boy, features a, well, mixed bag of current sounds and collaborators, in support of the once top rude boy of British trip-hop. The single, “Murder Weapon,” a cover of the quirky ’90s dancehall hit by Echo Minott, could find its place in a Guy Ritchie soundtrack, given the right musical planner. It does its job for the radio, with a steady beat and infectious chorus, but it’s little more than background noise. “Time to Dance” references two-step and minimal techno, vocally driven by Franky Riley, with literally a hint of his whispers in the background. Terry Lynn, known for her diverse bass lines, appears with a blunted redo of her Jamaican ghetto-tech anthem “Kingston Logic,” with Tricky dropping a couple bars so he can claim the song as his, but it’s robbed of its bass mentality. As an experimental artist, he’s constantly seeking to re-invent himself, so one shouldn’t expect a return to anything of his pre-millennial days. If anything stands out on Mixed Race, it’s that Tricky can still create well-produced, commercially palatable music. It may pique the interest of new listeners, but this one is mostly for open-minded fans.
(Domino)
Undeadify Thy Weapons, Young Slayer
Ministry of Artistic Affairs, as seen in Design Lines, Fall 2010
The Ministry of Artistic Affairs
Coffee Porn – The Syphon Project
Yes, I dare type the P word, and risk inviting the sticky tendrils of spammers the internet wide. No matter, it was worth it. There is no better occasion commemorate my very own acquisition of a Bodum Santos syphon coffee maker than posting this short film, briefly titled, The Syphon Project. Syphon coffee is made using an ingenious contraption that looks more like a chemistry set than a coffee maker, and delivers a clean and pure taste, similar to a plunger / French press, but arguably more refined even.
The video is supposedly composed of about 30 hours of footage created by Jake Forrest, of j4 studios. Extra bubbles provided by Massive Attack.
Ok, I guess the two chambers do kind of look like, well, you know...
Day of the Dead Homer & Bart
I have not been impressed at all by any of the Simrpsons vinyl figures that have been coming out lately but these two customs made with Toy2R blanks are blowing my mind. Made by artist Kim Mayhew, they will spice up your life in a psychedelic ( and psychopompous) fashion.
More pix after the jump.
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Chromeo – Business Casual Tour – Toronto Gig
In case you haven’t noticed, Chromeo played a solid show last night, delivering exactly what the crowd wanted to hear — a mix of classic gems (e.g. Needy Girl, Momma’s Boy, Bonafide Lovin’, 100%), and a couple of new tracks to show off their new album, Business Casual.
Check out the intro to Bonafide Lovin’ where they riff off of Dire Straits, Money For Nothing. Pure gold.
Skanks
Omg, check out at the hot Russian mail order skanks at the Chromeo show!!! They come equipped with deadstock Brooks runners, only available now from top Soviet athletic purchasing points!
Taken & blogged with an iPhone 4.
Chromeo on Tour
Chromeo’s on tour, which means Dave 1 and P-Thug will be making a stop over in Toronto tonight! Come dressed in your best Business Casual.
Chromeo Tour Promo from GHOSTONVACATION on Vimeo.
CHROMEO
WITH HOLY GHOST!
BUSINESS CASUAL SUMMER 2010 TOUR
Tuesday August 3, 2010
Phoenix Concert Theatre
410 Sherbourne Street, Toronto ON
Doors 8 pm – Show 9 pm – 19+
Tickets $30.00 + S/C, on sale at:
UnionEvents.com, all Ticketmaster outlets, charge by phone 416-870-8000,
Ticketmaster.ca, Rotate This & Soundscapes
New Hatiras Mix
De original Toronto Space Invada touches down with a new mixtape, and a remix for Tim Healy vs Nom De Strip’s (Surfer Rosa) new ‘ Let The Beat Flow’ track. It’s not out yet, but you can hunt for it deep in the mix below.
The last time I saw Hatiras play was at Circa (RIP),but the first time was probably back in 1998 at Dose Interactive, or maybe it was at a Thursday pre-party at the Bop? Most likely he’ll be back some time at Footwork or the Guv.
