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Four Tet - A Joy (Domino)
UK release date: 24 October 2005
Four Tet - A Joy

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Four Tet, aka London-based Kieran Hebden, has the ability to amaze with his innovative and quietly beautiful tunes. His simultaneously stark yet emotive electronic compositions can touch in quite startling and moving ways. Indeed, his 2003 album Rounds is a gem and a must buy.

His forthcoming single however, demands less of the listener. It starts with a thumping bass, edgy and nasty, and the hook is soon joined by vocals from Percee P, New York’s celebrated underground rap artist. Undoubtedly, P is an accomplished rapper; his style fluid and stylish. However, pop rap’s journey is so done, and although there are rap artists offering real innovations within the genre, such as KeepInTime for example, Four Tet’s contribution offers nothing new.

Certainly, the tune is stomping, the bass a heavy propeller and the hooks are all adequate, but the rapping and overall effect eases rather than challenges. This is disappointing as Four Tet can innovate and sparkle, and of course, should be rather than sitting on the fence of fashion.

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