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TEC 041.1EP
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Jack Sparrow presents two tracks off of his Circadian album (TEC 009CD/LP). As the restrained 4/4 kick drum of "Loveless" pounds in, fans of Mala, Martyn, Quest and Silkie will feel right at home. The vibe switches then for "Dread" -- a collaboration with fellow Leeds-based producer Ruckspin -- a dark, cold ragga-techno rhythm which should please fans of Headhunter, F and 2562.
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TEC 009CD
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Rising Leeds star Jack Sparrow launches his debut album Circadian, following previous faultless Tectonic tribalistic anthems "The Chase" and "Terminal." Following in the footsteps of 2562, label boss Pinch and Cyrus (Random Trio), Sparrow is one the few dubstep producers capable of making the leap from hard-hitting 12" dancefloor releases to full-length album. As the restrained 4/4 kick drum of opening track "Loveless" pounds in, warming chords rise up, and snatches of soulful vocal cuts chime in over building drum layers -- you already know you're headed for an involving journey with this album. Fans of Mala, Martyn, Quest and Silkie will feel at home with the vibe of the opening track, yet Sparrow takes things in his own direction with a sound that combines elements of deep house with a tribal side of dubstep. The vibe switches then for "Dread" -- a collaboration with fellow Leeds-based producer Ruckspin -- a dark, cold ragga-techno rhythm before Sparrow breathes new life into his original Tectonic tribal anthem, with a VIP version of "The Chase." "Salvation" continues with a voodoo-laden tribal theme, taking things into slightly more tech-y territories before we hear a fresh take on "Terminal." "Shoal" ventures into new territories as technology battles with organic sounds. Next up, the sweet sounds of vocalist Indi Kaur meet with Sparrow's adept production skills for a soulful meander in the endearing "Subterranean." "Dune" takes things back into a more sinister world, with its lunging half-step rhythm and earthquake sub-bass and ethno-decentralized atmospherics. "Relapse" kicks in at 160 bpm, Jack Sparrow demonstrating his prowess as a highly versatile producer with this "autonomic" take on his dubstep sounds -- highly rhythmical while pushing forward the technological boundaries of sound. "Regress" keeps with the uptempo bpm but steps back the pressure, allowing for memories of the early days of ambient jungle to seep in. "Exit" gently delivers you out of the Circadian journey. A unique track that warms your heart and chills your bones simultaneously, and lets you float off fully satisfied.
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TEC 030EP
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This is the debut Tectonic release for Jack Sparrow. "The Chase" begins with a dissonant chord -- rising, evolving and building the tension slowly before energized hats come crashing in. Raging subs and a tribal conga pattern will have you skanking the moment you hear it. "The Fullest" features Biggins alongside him on the buttons, with a more relaxed vibe, the galloping kick pattern rolling with smooth chords in a deep house style. Breezy dubstep for groovers.
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EAR 008EP
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"Jack Sparrow has established his name with some big hitting releases these last couple of years -- including, not least, the recent dancefloor smasher 'I and I' for MRK1's Contagious imprint. Stepping up now for the next installment on Earwax, Jack Sparrow shows off a more refined, smoother flavor with 'For Me' ('scuse the coffee-ad style metaphors!), punchy beats touching on quality house and dubwise influences as if flexing Kromestar-esque rhythmical powers over a Martyn-style soundscape . Flip then for a rumtotting anthem sound of the devastating 'Lights Off,' with its infectious druggy synth lines and groggy bass line -- the demented vocal sample eventually commanding 'Turn the lights off.' Big tunes for the big boys to play -- buy this now or be fully prepared to walk the plank! Support from: Mary-Anne Hobbs, Pinch, Plastician, RSD, MRK1, Appleblim and many more."
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SENSE 005EP
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"Another product of Leeds' incredibly fertile dubstep scene and member of the Senseless clan, Jack Sparrow digs deep and pulls out two primed heavy floor rockers for his debut 12". Obviously informed by bass-weight sessions at Subdub with the indomitable Iration rig, young Sparrow has learnt a thing or two about the effect of a well produced and dispatched subbass on a crowded dancefloor, demonstrated with style and efficiency on the Mala DMZ style up-rocker 'Blackout.' Rolling with a mean steppers intent, Sparrow drops a kicking riddim with moody digi-dub riffage and divebombing subs to find favor in any bigboy's set. 'Spam Purse' on the flip opts for a Coki style bassbin wobbler with Skream alike arpeggios and the simple but deadly 'bass...roll' refrain, which says it all, really. Big with Distinction, Simon 'Subdub' Scott, Juju and Sarantis."
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