DJ Koze – DJ Kicks (Black Vinyl)
- Label:
- K7
- Art.No.:
- 0354021
- Cat.No.:
- K7325LP
- Released:
- 2015
- Cover:
- Picture Gatefold
- Format:
- 2LP
- Pressing:
- EU - Reissue
- Genre:
- Electronic + Beat Art + Hip Hop / Rap + Electro + Broken Beats / Headz
Standard Edition Black Double Vinyl in Gatefold Sleeve.
Characteristically refusing to hew to any particular genre or style, Koze’s mix nonetheless creates a uniform color, incorporating underground hip-hop, melodic techno, indie pop, and vintage songwriting for a selection of tracks that is at once nostalgic and futuristic, melancholy and joyful.
In order to incorporate a variety of styles, Koze created a number of custom edits and blends for the set. He also takes a novel approach to the concept of a “mix,” often eschewing long overlays in favor of serendipitous juxtapositions. “During the day I don’t have the requirement of hearing anything mixed in strict time,” he says. “Instead I focus on harmoniousness. The idea is more to create the appearance of a radio show, in the vein of John Peel for example. There is a giant cosmos of music running through my filter.”
DJ-Kicks also includes a new DJ Koze original, in the form of the dilla-esque “I Have Not Been Everywhere But It’s On My List.” With its fragile soul samples, pinched, anxious-expressive vocal snippets, and sweet guitar riffs, the track sets a luxurious tone for the mix. The mood is gentle, laid back, extremely open and willingly to take risks.
Title | Featuring | Producing | Time | ||
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A1. | I Haven’t Been Everywhere But... | DJ Koze | |||
A2. | Can’t Get Used To Those? (Kos... | Dimlite | |||
A3. | Dead Dogs Two (Boards of Cana... | cLOUDDEAD | |||
A4. | Best of Times | Strong Arm ... | |||
A5. | Holiday (Kosi & Finks Edit) | Homeboy San... | |||
A6. | Shame | Freddie Gib... | |||
B1. | Camelblues (Kosi Edit) | Mndsgn | |||
B2. | Tears In The Typing Pool | Broadcast | |||
B3. | Carla | Daniel Lanois | |||
B4. | Modern Hi Tek Family Bears (K... | Hi Tek & Th... | |||
B5. | It Hasn’t Happened Yet | William Sha... | |||
C1. | In Stride | Marker Star... | |||
C2. | Hyuwee (Kosi Remix) | Session Victim | |||
C3. | Bring The Sun feat. Gry (Kosi... | Frank & Tony | |||
D1. | Jaz (Kosi Edit) | Marcel Fengler | |||
D2. | Surrender (Kosi Edit) | Portable fe... | |||
D3. | Superstar | The Gentle ... |