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The Bongolian

Harlem Hipshake

Blow Up Records

Harlem Hipshake sees the welcome return of The Bongolian AKA multi-instrumentalist and Big Boss Man front man Nasser Bouzida. This, the sixth album under The Bongolian moniker, follows the highly acclaimed Moog Maximus. Harlem Hipshake finds The Bongolian deeply immersed in his lifelong love for the music of the sixties New York’s Latin Soul scene, particularly the music of Ray Barretto, Mongo Santamaria and Joe Bataan. Principally a drummer, percussionist by trade, Nasser has once again delivered another set of heavy breaks and percussive grooves underpinning this brand-new collection of songs which he has written and produced. Whilst Nasser performs many of the instruments (as is usual with Bongolian albums) on the album, it also features a prominent use of additional UK musicians on brass duties. These include Terry Edwards (Trumpet, Trombone, Sax, Flute), Gareth James Bailey (Trombone) and Craig Crofton (Alto Sax), James Morton (Alto Sax), Andrew Ross (Tenor and Baritone sax) and Ralph Lamb (Trumpet). From the East Side to the West Side, get ready for the Harlem Hipshake

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Martin says: I've been shaking a leg or two to this in my living room of a Friday night. My girlfriend loves it too. Not my usual cup of tea but sometimes the funk just gets ya!

TRACK LISTING

1. Give The Drummer Some
2. Harlem Hipshake
3. East Side Rumble
4. LSD Got A Hold On Me
5. Flatfoot Hustle
6. Soul Drums On 110th Street
7. Do You Like It Like That. West Side:
8. Manhattan Cornbread
9. El Beardo
10. West Side Stories
11. Mojito Time Baby
12. Tito's Pay Off
13. Swinging At Palm Gardens

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David Woodcock

Normal Life

Blow Up Records

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Cat Number

BU121LP

Release date

4 Oct '19

The second album Normal Life from Southend singer-songwriter David Woodcock follows his self-titled debut album which had strong support from Steve Lamacq ('New Favourite Band' & 'Rebel Playlist Winner') and Marc Riley (Live In Session) both on BBC 6 Music, John Kennedy ( X-Posure Hot One) and Gary Crowley (BBC London + Amazing Radio). The album was recorded and produced by David and Joe Lamb, over a two year period of various recording sessions. The results being distilled into a thirteen song selection that makes up Normal Life. Kevin Feazey who worked on the debut album returned again to mix the tracks in London whilst also undertaking some additional recording in Southend. For fans of David’s debut there will be much to love and cherish with this new selection of songs. It sees him expand and develop but the riotous spirit is still very much alive and kicking.

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Alfa 9

My Sweet Movida

Blow Up Records

Alfa 9 return with their third album My Sweet Movida. The Newcastle-under-Lyme based four piece are back with their Morricone-esque tinged cosmic country psych rock, that’s layered with vocal harmonies delivering what the band believe to be their strongest set of songs to date. This their first release since ‘Gone to Ground’, which made Vive le Rock and Sound of Confusion best of the year lists in 2013 and saw the band featured in various magazines including Classic Rock and Shindig.

They were interviewed by Steve Lamacq for his ‘New Favourite Band’ feature at BBC 6 Music around the album release and El Morocco (taken from Gone To Ground) later hit the BBC 6 Music playlist for a month as the band performed live at the Liverpool Psych Fest. Of the band’s debut 'Then We Begin' Clash described this as “A fully realised and hugely ambitious debut which succeeds on every level” whilst Shindig said “one of the best albums of the last decade". The title track ‘Then We Begin’ and ‘Flasher’ from the album more recently surfaced in key sequences of the auto-behemoth that is The Grand Tour. A first taste from My Sweet Movida ‘Smile Dog’ received radio support from Gideon Coe and Guy Garvey as has title track ‘Movida’ at BBC 6 Music.

TRACK LISTING

1 Smile Dog
2 Movida
3 Different Corner
4 Rise
5 When The Lights Go Out
6 Cinema Of Thunder
7 Darkest Sea
8 When I Think Of You
9 Coincidence Flies
10 Do It Again
11 Fly

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1 Movida Theme
2. Different Corner (stripped Version)
3. Cinema Of Thunder (Stripped Version)
4 When I Think Of You (Stripped Version)
5. When The Lights Go Out (Stripped Version)
6.Do It Again (Stripped Version)
7. Fly (Stripped Version)
8.Movida (Stripped Version)
9.The Glow
10.Visualise
11.Want You Back
12.100 Years