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Alright on Top
Those who know Luke Slater as a veteran and luminary of the techno scene may want to brace
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themselves for his latest album Alright on Top. For this first release on mother label Mute, the shaven-headed expressionist has teamed up with vocalist Ricky Ba...
Alright on Top - Luke Slater
Those who know Luke Slater as a veteran and luminary of the techno scene may want to brace
... more
themselves for his latest album Alright on Top. For this first release on mother label Mute, the shaven-headed expressionist has teamed up with vocalist Ricky Ba...
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Alright on Top - Luke Slater
Those who know Luke Slater as a veteran and luminary of the techno scene may want to brace
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themselves for his latest album Alright on Top. For this first release on mother label Mute, the shaven-headed expressionist has teamed up with vocalist Ricky Barrow (former Aloof frontman), jumped headfirst onto the 80s gravy train and produced an album that's full of, wait for it...songs! Conjuring up images of Euro-style asymmetrical hair-flicks, Alright On Top makes no apologies for indulging in this current wave of nostalgia that's sweeping the electronic music world. And nor should he, since his project is a shining example of how it should be done. Not just a casual joining of retro-synth lines and vocoders, his LP has Human League and New Order written all over it. There are moments of iffy euphoric tech-pop that induce involuntary cringing, but for the most part this man-machine hybrid is an inspiration. The way Slater has switched between years of minimal techno and edgy electro into this beautifully awkward revivalist kitsch is mind-boggling, and just another example of his unrivalled genius.--Paul Sullivan
Album Notes: Always refusing to conform to the norm, UK techno producer Luke Slater, releases his third album and moves away from the ecletic sounds of his two previous outings. Teaming up with ex-Aloof vocalist Rick Barrow, 'Alright On Top' is a mix of electronic pop and Slater's unique techno sound. The single 'Nothing At All' is also included.
Advantages: Innovative and original music Disadvantages: None
...the album as:
Cloaking pure jacking house with an array of kitch, pop culture imagery, this debut from two pretty-boy Parisians has a rawness and yet a sophistication that lifts it far beyond the realms of pure club soundtrack, while the roll-call of house greats on ‘Teachers’ shows Daft Punk know their roots.
Tong definitely has his own way with words, but you can’t help but agree with his opinion. The ‘House greats’ on ‘Teachers’ include LukeSlater, DJ Hell, Jeff Mills, Tomka, and Pierre, although I’d categorise them as being more on the Techno side than House.
The real beauty of this album is the fact that it works as a whole. Unlike a lot of albums it doesn’t rely on two or three songs to sell the album to you. I personally have a different favourite Daft Punk every week. Last week...
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Advantages: This is THE best DJ mix album I have ever heard Disadvantages: If you dont like dance music you wont like it
...up a slice of nostalgia here with vocals lifed from some sort of old reggae tune.
20. Trumpet Riff - Raphael Corderos. This is an incidental, which plays over the top of "Blood vibes" and sets the scene.
21. Grace - LukeSlater's 7th plain. Another incidental
22. First time ever I saw your face - Joanna Law. Recently worked into a house track this version is far better, and provides the second opportunity for the listener to catch a breath and soak up the silky smooth vocals on offer.
23. Balthus bemused by colour - Harold Budd. An atmospheric swirly instrumental with Martin Luther king providing some weighty inspiration as his " I have a dream" speech is used.
24. Into the 90's - Photek. His 2nd appearance on the album, Photek summons up a summery slab of synthesiser sounds.
25. Bridge is over - BDP. KRS1 and DJ Scott la Roc. Hip hop...
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