Artist.......: Unforscene
Album........: Fingers and Thumbs (TRUCD158)
Label........: Tru Thoughts
Genre........: Electronic
Catnr........: TRUCD158
Source.......: CDDA
Rip.date.....: May-17-2008
Str.date.....: May-12-2008
Quality......: VBR/44,1Hz/Joint-Stereo
Url..........: n/a
track title time
CD1
01. Belly Full of Lead 04:52
02. See The Light feat. J Todd 04:38
03. Don't You Worry feat. Alice Russel 06:10
04. 68 On Third 05:42
05. Sidewinder 07:25
06. So Long feat. Nik Young 08:08
07. This Is London 04:42
08. Tango In Dub 07:38
09. Scene 5 03:58
10. I'm Just A Prisoner 03:33
11. Unbroken feat. Deborah Jordan 04:53
12. The Journey 05:48
CD2
01. Dangerous feat. Phil. King 02:51
02. In Pursuit Of 06:34
03. Do It feat Alice Russel 05:09
04. Miracle feat The Big Hit Unit 04:17
05. Fkovski 05:50
06. Let It Ride feat Epcot 03:30
07. Alright 03:49
08. Dirty and Dark 04:36
09. So Fine feat J Todd 04:03
Runtime 108:06 min
Size 132,4 MB
Release Notes:
Unforscene have been key players in the thriving Bristol
music scene for the past decade and their previous
releases have received support and acclaim from some of
the world's top music minds and producers, including
Gilles Peterson, Laurent Garnier, Jazzy Jeff and LTJ
Bukem, and picked up nominations for the Radio 1 Worldwide
Awards.
In true Unforscene style "Fingers And Thumbs" ambitiously
layers modern and classical influences with their quality
original beats and great choice of collaborators, bound
together by fantastic, flawless and innovative production.
Alice Russell, JTodd and Epcot, each bring their totally
unique talents to an eclectic and exciting mix.
Encompassing hip-hop, jazz, electronica, soul, and the
occasional folk- and blues-inspired moment, this double CD
album will no-doubt take up its rightful place in the
record collections of many a music lover.
Formed 10 years ago by brothers Will and Benji Bower, and
later joined by Ben Muscat in 2003, Unforscene taps an
amazingly rich mine of musical creativity and experiences,
from an exhaustive list of session work as individuals, to
their renowned theatre, film and TV composition work
(Recent projects include scores for high-profile shows on
BBC1, BBC3 and Channel 4 amongst others). Their naturally
powerful, cinematic quality comes to the fore on
instrumental tracks, such as the bluesy low fi of "68 On
Third", the epic modern-classical soundscape of
"Sidewinder" and "The Journey", a suspense-filled odyssey
which evokes the feeling of a new surprise waiting around
every sonic corner.
The atmospheric undertone of "Belly Full Of Lead" is
overlaid with cleverly used textures evoking a growing
sense of global disquiet, but also raising the odd wry
smile, and interwoven with lush sonic threads, from
soaring synth to tumbling waterfall keys. "See The Light"
featuring J Todd takes things into a hazy electronic soul
spin, with his distinctive, alluring style taking centre
stage. "Let It Ride" featuring Epcot (released as a single
in April to widespread acclaim) is hip hop that pricks up
the ears with flourishes of electronica, and typifies the
Unforscene genre-hopping mastery which makes immediately
great records like this more satisfying with every spin.
"Alright", a laid-back acoustic song, with a folksy summer
groove and jazzy piano, takes things in yet another
intriguing direction. Flashes of Will Bower's inspired
percussion recall his work as a session
drummer/percussionist, specialising in Latin, West
African, Indian and Contemporary styles, for artists such
as Appliance, 100 Strong and other UK and international
acts.
Unforscene's music encompasses cinematic funk, modern
jazz, broken beats, contemporary classical and acoustic
sounds and they continue to use live musicians, high end
production and talent from around the world, ultimately to
keep music real.
Tru Thoughts have signed the band for multiple albums and
recommend you check these boys out live and on record.