 Various
Artists
"Flitwick Records Compilation" CD
Flitwick
Records
Genres: electronica, pop, experimental
Flitwick Records
PO Box 26
Flitwick Bedford
MK45 1ZU
Sep 29 - Oct 5 2003 |
Flitwick
Records is a British label devoted to putting out free releases of high quality. For the
love of music. And with a ton of
records already under their belt, it's about time Flitwick tried out a
compilation. Well hello, Flitwick Records Compilation,
nice to meet you.
On this snazzy (albeit poorly designed) disc, you get 23 songs by
23 artists, which offers you a nice look at the underground
scene. The music is diverse, featuring an odd combination of
pop, electronica, rock, and experimental music. The quality
level is remarkably high, and although there's lots of weirdness here,
this is a remarkably accessible selection of tunes.
Highlights on this disc are plentiful. Short opener "Bakewell
Fusion" by Derek Donald starts things off well (Rest
Proof Clockwork-era Plaid is present in the song's
sound.) The Free French's "Vowels" then boosts
the britpop meter and hOST lays on the rock n' roll. Barking
Spider's "Stoned Baby" is an electro pop epic, BCS
Entertainments' "Obstacle of Course" is hooky, playful
circus music, and Country Teasers' "Independent Mail
Guardian (success)" is a bizarre ditty by the relatively
well-known band.
All in all, Flitwick Records Compilation is a nice sampler
with some really good tunes. Flitwick works on a membership sign-up basis,
and with releases like this and a less than hefty price tag (zero
dollars), what are you waiting for?
86%
Matt Shimmer
[Vitals: 23 tracks, distributed by the
label, released 2003] |
