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RELEASE: One Offs...Remixes & B Sides
Bonobo
Release Date: 12th of August 2002
CD TRUCD031
2xLP TRULP031
Cover Artwork Inbetween Bonobo's critically-acclaimed debut, "Animal Magic", and his first album for Ninja Tune, "Dial M for Monkey", Tru Thoughts decided to release this compilation of hard-to-find tracks from his early 12”s, 7”s and remixes (especially after they found bootlegs of the music appearing). The songs on this album capture many different moods and scenes, evoking wide swathes of differing emotions and musical styles (for example, check the Italian feel of ‘The Sicilian’, originally released on Fly Casual, or the Arabian edge to the Monkey man's reworking of Amon Tobin's ‘4 Ton Mantis’). All the while though, the album retains a recognisable musical signature of its own: this balance between broad-minded eclecticism and a well-defined style gives some indication as to why Bonobo’s music, as well as being critically lauded, has been licensed to over 50 compilation albums across the world, covering a variety of music scenes!
There are countless gems on the album, which even steadfast admirers of Bonobo's two other albums may have previously found nigh-on impossible to get their mitts on. The remix of Mechanical Me’s ‘Beachy Head’ stands out as a real treat, being the only time Bonobo's music has incorporated vocals. Here the female vocal, layered over lazy beats, is like a siren enticing you to come closer - truly intoxicating. Also included, for the first time together on CD, are the tracks ‘Scuba’ and ‘The Sicilian’: both contain early indications of how Bonobo’s song writing skills were to develop. The fusion of acoustic guitar, a lazy clarinet, delicate strings and a rolling break is seamlessly beguiling; these firm foundations can be seen to have laid the foundations for Animal Magic. The tidal strings and vibes along with the skipping beat of ‘The Shark’ bring on a strong jazz flavour – all you need is your shades, a packet of Gitanes and a sports car. The remixes of his work by fellow label mates, Quantic and Jon Kennedy (now signed to Grand Central) are also fantastic reinterpretations of the originals and reinforce the widely-held notion that the Tru Thoughts artist roster mines a rich seam of talent. Similarly, Bonobo's friendship with fellow Brighton resident Amon Tobin led to the former remixing the latter's ‘4 Ton Mantis’ and its eastern melodies underpinned by heavy head nodding beats and a driving piano make this another hidden delight. Although this is a compilation album, the individual musical style of Bonobo makes ‘One Offs, Remixes and B Sides’ work together as a pleasurable album for anyone who enjoys great distinctive music.
"A Treasure Trove of glittering, emotive tracks from Bonobo that build a picture of folkloric passion." Straight No Chaser
"A great album which works in its own right." AllMusic, USA
"Opening with the his re-interpretation of Pilotes’s classic ‘Turtle’ this is a round up of all things good in the Bonobo portfolio. This compilation contains some of those early tunes that were only available on rare as you like 7 inches and dodgy bootys..Bonobos lazy beats, colourful sounds and jazzy vibes are always copied, never bettered and those 50 license requests can’t be wrong. Tru Thoughts at its best." Breakin Point
"Understated but incredibly rich tableaux of haunting melodies, incisive drum edits and a savage sensuality that is so extremely rare. A modern masterpiece. Buy this twice." Disastronaut, Sonic Mook
"This collection neatly gathers Bonobo’s best, alongside a selection of previously hard to find smoky funk tracks." Music Week
1. Pilote - Turtle (Bonobo Mix)
2. Mechanical Me - Beachy Head (Bonobo Mix)
3. Bonobo - The Plug (Quantic Mix)
4. Bonobo - Dismantling Frank
5. Bonobo - Dinosaurs (Jon Kennedy Mix)
6. Bonobo - The Sicilian
7. Bonobo - The Shark
8. Amon Tobin - Four Ton Mantis (Bonobo Mix)
9. Jon Kennedy - Tell Me How You Feel (Bonobo Mix)
10. Bonobo - Magicman
11. Bonobo - Scuba |
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