Drawn From Memory (Vinyl LP) Afrobeat & African

Drawn From Memory (Vinyl LP) Afrobeat & AfricanThe second album from 2000 Drawn From Memory and follow up to their 1998 debut, The Good Will Out. It includes Hooligan which has a Beck ish touch of mischief, with its grainy loops, jaunty kazoo and bluesy, shuffling rhythm, while You're Not Alone weaves upbeat Northern brass into its anthemic chorus. Frontman Danny also delivers a few killer ballads, including the title track, where to an intimate piano melody he regretfully sings: "I turn evil in

The B-side boasts an unreleased remix by trip-hop veteran UNKLE who has reconstructed the track into an colourful electronic soundscape

LCD Soundsystem

" says Baldi

after his tour dates were postponed

Gyan saw his meteoric rise matched by an equally swift fall back into obscurity

these songs are wry and wise enough to know better about idealising love

who serves as a distraught echo from beyond in the chorus

Edit royalty The Reflex delivers an incredible revision of this epic cover of the Michael McDonald anthem 'Sweet Freedom' capturing the perfect blend of disco

The Black Constellation squads up

an immediately arresting song that showcases the bands penchant for blending classic post-punk elements

its backdrop of atmospheric sounds

Shimmering