When not unleashing champion sounds through his superb Switch label, Henry Smithson can be found sketching out a strange brew of down-tempo soul by way of Rae & Christian's legendary imprint. Like Ninja Tune's Fink, Smithson's skill is in his ability to move effortlessly between genres. A deft use of instrumentation and an ear for detail in his arrangements sees this album of beats of the day skipping from R&B, through electro and body-rocking house before reaching the bluesy soul of Haydn Ruffley's vocals in "Let Me Be ...
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When not unleashing champion sounds through his superb Switch label, Henry Smithson can be found sketching out a strange brew of down-tempo soul by way of Rae & Christian's legendary imprint. Like Ninja Tune's Fink, Smithson's skill is in his ability to move effortlessly between genres. A deft use of instrumentation and an ear for detail in his arrangements sees this album of beats of the day skipping from R&B, through electro and body-rocking house before reaching the bluesy soul of Haydn Ruffley's vocals in "Let Me Be Mine." A quick flick of the sampler to glitched electronica by way of the messed guitars that twitch nervously through "Initial Problem" and he's back on track, with Funkadelic frequencies swinging hips before collapsing in an exhausted heap in the luscious tones of the closing "Hungry Ghost." An accomplished debut from one of Grand Central's more obtuse signings. ~ Kingsley Marshall, Rovi
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Add this copy of Beats Du Jour to cart. $6.99, very good condition, Sold by HPB-Diamond rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 2001 by Grand Central.
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