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After years spent discovering gems in Phonica’s end of year lists, it made sense to give them a regular space on FACT. Every week, Phonica staff will pick out the five vinyl records you should grab.
LODGER
ODOO / Afro Cuts
(STAMP003)
With the summer upon us, this release from Lodger couldn’t come at a better time. The third in the Stamp series sees two splendid reinterpretations – between edits and remixes – of the king of Afrobeat himself. Limited vinyl pressing – hand stamped.
VARIOUS ARTISTS
1970s Algerian Folk & Pop LP
(SUBLIME FREQUENCIES)
Classic tracks from Algerian popular music, this time focusing on the pop and folk stylings of the mid-1970s. Rock, psychedelia and haunting folk taken from 45rpm singles and compiled by Hicham Chadly. Full color gatefold jacket with period photos and extensive liner notes.
ABEL LIMA E LES SOFAS
Corre Riba Corre Baxo
(SOFRITO SPECIALS)
Anti-coloniast sentiments wrapped in a blend of funk, cadence and soukous, topped with the local morna and coladera and served up by a bonafide Cape-Verdean legend.
HERBERT
Part 6 (One Two Three / My DJ)
(ACCIDENTAL)
The first brand new Herbert release in 8 years, Part 6 includes summery house, club tracks with darker tinges and full on acid house. A perfect showcase of Herbert’s diverse approach to production.
DJ GILB’R & DJ SOTOFETT
COBRA EP
(VERSATILE)
Two cuts of self-described “jungle hypnosia” recorded more or less live in the Versatile studio with Gilb’r and Sotofett taking turns to play and arrange on the fly.
