If Not Now, When?
Ultramarine - Signals Into Space [TWI 1236 UK 2019 24-Bit FLAC]
In my opinion, the best electronic album of the past few years was Signals Into Space, the seventh long player by Essex nob-twiddlers, Ultramarine.
Since the sheer inventive brilliance of their classic Every Man And Woman Is A Star and the critical acclaim of their Blanco Y Negro releases in the mid-nineties, Ultramarine has seemed to be just a hobby for Ian Cooper and Paul Hammond. I held a take it or leave it attitude to their subsequent albums, however this one hits the spot for its rich immersive qualities and detail in musical design.
Electronic music has moved on greatly since the nineties, but these guys are pioneers and for me, they never have received the recognition they truly deserve. This double album set should have kindled a new, younger generation of fans, buy unfortunately it remains widely overlooked. The duo should also have been praised for the superb decision to bring the gorgeous sultry voice of Anna Domino out of retirement.
Enjoy!
A1 Elsewhere
A2 Spark From Flint To Clay
A3 Breathing
B1 Arithmetic
B2 If Not Now When?
B3 $10 Heel
C1 Du Sud
C2 Equatorial Calms
C3 Sleight Of Hand
D1 Framework
D2 Cross Reference
D3 Signals Into Space
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ReplyDeleteGreat. Great. Thank you. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds wonderful - thanks for the opportunity to discover it in glorious vinyl
ReplyDeleteI couldn't agree with you more. The sounds on this LP are excellent. Great Job!
ReplyDeleteMany thanks, so much appreciated.
ReplyDeleteGreat post
ReplyDeleteThank you, wonderful post, what about a rip of a personal Ultramarine favorite: Bel Air ?
ReplyDeleteRegardless, keep up the good work.
Many thanks.
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