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Richard Chappell: Front Street, Lysergide Daydream, The First Step, The Song With 5 Names, Dr Sunshine Is Dead, Thermodynamic Lawyer

Charles Derringer: 2econd 2ight 2eer, Wealth & Hellness, 6up-5oh, Mr. Capgras, Cotard’s Solution, Jimmy Mushroom’s Last Drink

Wheels: And If I Did You Deserved It, Euthanasia, Your Body My Temple, Marsha Thank You for the Dialectics, Venetian Blind Man

Date: Sunday January 7th

Album: Growing Sprout E.P.

Artist: Sawteeth

Released: 2023

Genre: Jungle

Review: I’ll be the first to admit I’m not that familiar with jungle, but this felt like a stellar intro. There’s a lot of mixing and mastering talent on display here— the percussion never seems to get in the way despite how layered and complex it is. The beats are steady and the groove never fades, giving them tracks a consistent motion. While I can’t pretend I would rave to these tracks— I feel like I’m more likely to get exhausted by the time one track is done— there’s an undeniable intense rave vibe to the entire album. My only wish is that some of the melodies didn’t loop quite so much, as it’s a bit disorienting and somewhat grating after the first few minutes of each song. I maintain that it’s great hype BG music, it that’s a thing you’re into.