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01. AUTHOR - After Time
02. AUTHOR - In the Sky
03. AUTHOR - Innovate
04. AUTHOR - My Only
05. AUTHOR - Chant
06. AUTHOR - Gathered
07. AUTHOR - On the Boil
08. AUTHOR - Paint By Numbers
09. AUTHOR - Jah Live
10. AUTHOR - Roman
11. AUTHOR - Take the Bridge Home
12. AUTHOR - Keep Moving
ARTIST
TITLE
Forward Forever
FORMAT
CD

LABEL
CATALOG #
BLACKBOX 033CD BLACKBOX 033CD
GENRE
RELEASE DATE
7/23/2013

First introduced to the world via their self-titled 2011 debut, Author return with their follow-up, Forward Forever. A collaboration between friends and fellow Leeds-residents Ruckspin and J. Sparrow, Author is an outlet for the two producers to explore deeper, more soulful paths than the tougher approaches for which their solo careers are known. First finding a home on Pinch's Tectonic imprint in 2011, Author have since spent time developing their sound to incorporate a more natural-feeling, organic vibe on Forward Forever. Featuring guest vocalists ranging from UK hip-hop heavyweights Jehst and Stig Of The Dump to reggae stars Rider Shafique and Dan Man, the record arguably offers a more complete listening experience than the debut, presenting material that is ostensibly dubstep but in a format that should appeal to a broader audience through hints of Cinematic Orchestra and Bonobo. This approachability translates to their highly-polished live PA, which they've previously toured extensively across the UK and Europe -- including headline sets at the Outlook and Dimensions festivals, with which the pair are closely associated. As individual producers, both possess impressive pedigree -- Ruckspin serving as the producer and engineer for the acclaimed Submotion Orchestra live band, while J. Sparrow released his solo debut LP on Tectonic in 2010 and has recently added a 12" on Mala's Deep Medi Muzik to his increasingly strong back catalog.