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Artist:	FORSAKEN
Title:	Hypnotised/Fighting Spirit
Label:	IMMERSE RECORDS (UK)
Format:	12"
Price:	$11.50
Catalog #:	IME 008EP

"Bristol-based Forsaken has been producing his uniquely musical mix of beats and bass for several years now, garnering attention from across the world, the web and blogosphere, but vinyl releases have been scarce save for a tune on Immerse Records' Substratum EP and a 12" for Peverelist's imprint Punch Drunk. Luckily, Immerse Records, celebrating its 2nd year, steps once more into the fray to deliver an imaginative twelve from Forsaken which is joyously unfettered by trends or orthodoxies, and full of his obvious love for music, melody and color. 'Hypnotised' takes a snippet of Tweet as its mantra and builds a bumpy groove around it, where busy kicks and snare drums are surrounded by snaking bass, and a subtle skank punctuates the organic blend of Rhodes and strings. Heads down, eyes shut and let the beats run riot. 'Fighting Spirit' takes a more epic approach, blending eastern zithers with a wild selection of ethnic percussion that takes a cue from London's emerging Funky scene. Mixed with thunderous bass and soothing pads, Forsaken carefully balances the mood to create a sure-fire future classic."

Artist:	FORSAKEN
Title:	Boat Noodles
Label:	PUNCH DRUNK (UK)
Format:	12"
Price:	$11.50
Catalog #:	DRUNK 006EP

"Having recently been featured on Mary Anne Hobbs' Breezeblock Radio 1 show and Peverelist's New York City Dub War podcast, Forsaken's Boat Noodles is the sixth release on Bristol's Punch Drunk label. Mary Anne Hobbs: "'Boat Noodles' captures the essence of Shanghai at night.'" Emotive Asian flavors and rolling sub bass gives 'Boat Noodles' cross-genre appeal. The flip features the Forsaken interpretation of Peverelist's 'Erstwhile Rhythm' track which was originally on the second Punch Drunk release, taking the original in new directions. Skippy 2 step beats, deep bass and signature Forsaken melodic vibes see the year out in style for Punch Drunk."

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