The Charles Webster album is quite nice, however I just want to point
that the vinyl of the album is not quite as easy to find and will get
much harder. The label is now out of stock (except for a couple copies
they are holding for promo needs) and does not at this time intend to
repress, i.e. if you want the domestic vinyl pick it up soon.
Also in about a week there's a double 12" of remixes coming by Ron
Trent, Tommmy Musto, Cassady and two downtempo/broken beat mixes by
Lypid and Geche.
Dirk van den Heuvel
President/GM, Groove Distribution
"Your Guide To The Underground"
http://www.groovedis.com
-----Original Message-----
From: tk1o@netscape.net [mailto:tk1o@netscape.net]
Sent: Friday, February 08, 2002 7:51 AM
To: Aaron Shinn; acid-jazz@ucsd.edu
Subject: RE: holy crap: Charles Webster
I didn't take it seriously when I approached the album, then I found I
was totally wrong. It is a decent downtempo album, you can hear how
skillful he produces his music. He bridges downtempo with pop.
My favorite tracks are:
Forget the Past
I Understand You - It's in house format, although I'm not really into
house, this track really touched me, never get tired of listening to it.
And these 2 tracks are currently featured on my broadcast :) Steven
Radio [ T a k e 1 0 ] - Prophetic Jazz
http://www.live365.com/stations/143733
Aaron Shinn <ashinn@d6ga.com> wrote:
>Dear AJlist,
>
>In light of recent mudslinging going 'round I thought it might be
>nice to offer a listening recommendation.
>
>Charles Webster, whom I've heard has been producing deep house over
>the last ten or so years under various pseudonyms (Love From
>SanFransisco) has put together an absolutely stunning LP called 'Born
>on the 24th of July'.
>
>It's on Peacefrog in the UK and Statra in the US. Shouldn't be
>difficult to find.
>
>What it's like:
>Lush, atmospheric, sensuous, alluring.
>Totally pleasing for a concentrated listen or for background music.
>
>After I bought it I played it end to end at least twice a day for two
>weeks. For the volume of music I buy, I'd nearly call that addiction.
>
>Everyone that I've exposed to it runs out to buy it... So...
>
>Frankly, I'm at a loss for comparisons that would do the album
>justice. It doesn't stick to one genre, hopping from downtempo synth
>wash tunes to deeper house. Strong vocals throughout, but they're
>primarily atmospheric. About five different vocalists, but they all
>fit together in such a way that it has a totally integral feel, no
>incongruities.
>
>It's a 'zone' record. Beautifully personal, it owes nothing to genres
>or stylistic gestures - it seemed like after making house tunes for
>so long, Mr. Webster had something to get off his chest, and the
>results are completely sublime. Particularly the second half of the
>album.
>
>Anyhow, has anybody else heard this LP? Have anything to add to my
>fumblings?
>
>I'll give it the strongest approval I can. Go listen and enjoy.
>
>Cheers,
>.aaron shinn
>
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