Tales From The Sitting Room

For the most part recorded in Tom Tyler's sitting room (hence the title), it's undeniably a more downtempo record than it's predecessor, but no less vital. Tracks tend to evolve from a core sample, moving off in their own direction, avoiding obvious generic 4/4 cut and paste in favour of a more expansive, finely honed, organic feel. At times reminiscent of Bitches Brew era Miles Davis, haunted, Ethiopian jazz, authentic heavyweight Dub, or Lalo Schifrin-esque soundtracks, the fusion nevertheless somehow results in something overwhelmingly personal and unaffected. From the eastern smog of 'Camel Spit' to the echo laden 'Septic Skank', through to 'Giddy Up's afro-disco workout or 'Swamp Donkey's Gamelan dub, influences weave in and out, riding live drums and tight percussion, thunderous basslines snaking their way through. Overall, 'Tales From The Sitting Room' displays a keen sense of narrative, and a seamless blending of live musicianship and production technique.