Jamie xx: In Colour Vinyl LP
$25.95
<p>The long awaited solo debut from <a href="http://turntablelab.com/search?q=jamie+xx" target="_blank"><strong>Jamie xx</strong></a> is finally here! It's been only six years since <strong>Jamie Smith</strong> made his debut with <a href="http://turntablelab.com/search?q=the+xx" target="_blank"><strong>The xx</strong></a> in 2009, and in that short span of time he's gone from being a producer in a band, to becoming one of the foremost figures in electronic music (not to mention a pretty good DJ too). The rise to fame is well deserved however, based on the strength of his acclaimed EPs and collaborations (<span>including 2011's <a href="http://turntablelab.com/products/gil-scott-heron-jamie-xx-were-new-here-with-free-mp3-download-lp" target="_blank"><em>We're New Here</em></a> with the legendary <a href="http://turntablelab.com/search?q=gil+scott+heron" target="_blank"><strong>Gil Scott-Heron</strong></a>) </span>alone. Now with <em>In Colour</em>, Jamie takes the next big step in his career with his first full length solo release. The sounds contained encompass his entire experience and growth as a producer, with a little help from his xx bandmates <strong>Romy Madley Croft</strong> and <strong>Oliver Sim</strong> and <a href="http://turntablelab.com/search?q=four+tet" target="_blank"><strong>Four Tet</strong></a>, plus appearances from <strong>Young Thug</strong> and dancehall sensation <strong>Popcaan</strong>. From Jamie himself, "<em>In Colou</em>r doesn’t feel like my first album because it’s the end of six years’ work. It’s about all of the music I’ve been inspired by in that time; the people I’ve met, the places I’ve been. I’ve gone from being a fan of electronic music, admiring great artists and producers, to feeling like I’m a part of their world. <em>In Colour</em> is about transition and transformation - going away, coming home, going away again, coming home again - and how that journey changes me every time. I love touring, and the places I’ve visited, but when I’m on my laptop I’m always thinking about home or music. I love being in a band, being a producer, being a DJ. This album is about all of that. <em>In Colour</em> isn’t the end of an era, it’s the start of what’s next." Recommended.</p> <ul> <li>black vinyl pressing</li> <li>housed in die-cut jacket w/ printed inner sleeve</li> <li>original release year: 2015</li> <li>music label: Young Turks 2020</li> </ul> <h6>reviewed by TKB 05/2015</h6> <ul></ul> <h6><br></h6>