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Why Ninja Tune is the best records label. EVER!
Xen CutsXen Cuts by Various Artists
Buy new: £11.48 / Used from: £6.15
Firstly, even the name NINJA TUNE rocks. Ninja’s rule. And tunes are great. So by definition, Ninja Tune has to be the greatest record label on the planet! And it is!
Out from Out WhereOut from Out Where by Amon Tobin
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Even this guy’s name is cool! So cool, in fact, he doesn’t need to invent a crappy pseudonym like Squarepusher or Aphex Twin. Or Dido.
Now, Listen!Now, Listen! by DJ Food & DK
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...and if you’re gonna invent a name, name yourself after something that rocks. Like food! Food is great. I like pizza but hey, that’s just me!
SupermodifiedSupermodified by Amon Tobin
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Another thing about this guy – he names his songs after what they actually sound like. Take ‘Rhino Jockey’ for instance. It sounds EXACTLY like a dude riding around on a rhino. Awesome!
Konfusion [Includes Bonus Remix CD]Konfusion [Includes Bonus Remix CD] by Skalpel
Buy new: £9.98
These guys are Polish, and they write kickin’ jazz tunes. Though, to be fair, all Polish people ever do is drink beer and write jazz tunes. Man, I gotta visit that country sometime
Trouser JazzTrouser Jazz by Mr. Scruff
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‘Trouser Jazz’??…. I don’t even really want to know what that’s supposed to mean. Cool tunes though.
Dial 'M' for MonkeyDial 'M' for Monkey by Bonobo
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They gotta be cool – Bonobo is the Hebrew word for monkey. Possibly. Anyway, they play some rockin’ jazz flute. Nice!
EverydayEveryday by Cinematic Orchestra
Buy new: £4.93 / Used from: £3.57
These guys rule! If you like Jazz, and cinemas, and orchestras, you’re just gonna love this.
Adventures in FoamAdventures in Foam by Cujo
Buy used from: £15.99
‘Adventures In Foam’ – man, that’s a great title! Makes me wanna take a bath and have a few adventures of my own….