Rebirth of Cool, Vol. 7 (UK Series)

In the seventh installment of the groundbreaking compilation album from Island Records, Patrick Forge and Trevor Wyatt has once again brought together some of the best artistes from the avant-garde music scene and put them in one handy briefcase of both danceable and relaxing songs. During its time, the Rebirth of Cool albums gained a reputation for being on the cutting edge of acid jazz and trip-hop, before those labels existed, let alone be mainstream. Each album remained distinct from its predecessors, always keeping its eye on the horizon for the new trends. On this compilation doesn't sound dated, a testament to the forward thinking of the creators. The focus this time is less on trip hop, and more on longer, instrumental pieces, with heavy emphasis on ethnic rhythms. It understandably leans towards dance music, but by the this point the two genres of electronic music were moving closer together, and this album showcases that. It's a great pity no more of these albums seem to be forthcoming.


Track list:

CD 1:

01. Abstract Truth - Get Another Plan (Extended Mix) 6:38
02. Ian O'Brien - Monkey Jazz 6:00
03. Blaze - My Beat 6:23
04. Universal Being - The Size Of An Elephant 5:43
05. Spacer - Contrazoom 7:34
06. The Underwolves - The Redeemer 6:21
07. Skitz & Roots Manuva - Where My Mind Is At 6:33
08. New Sector Movements - My History/Feel The Spirit (Afro History Part 2) 6:42
09. Joe Claussell & Kerri Chandler - Escravos De Jo 8:29
10. Dean Frazer - African Elation 10:13

CD 2:

01. The Amalgamation Of Soundz - Tears For The Yazd 6:22
02. Karime Kendra - Chemical Imbalance (DJ Die Mix) 7:04
03. State Of Bengal - Elephant Ride 5:19
04. Luciano - Life (Da Lata Mix) 6:37
05. Faze Action - Plans & Designs 5:58
06. Tala Quintet - Na-Da 6:44
07. Bill Riley - In At The Deep End 4:41
08. Roni Size / Reprazent - Ballet Dance 6:42
09. Fuzed Up - Impressions 7:26
10. The Mighty Strint - What Is It? 8:50