Above there are no stars tonight just Northern skies...
2010 is really churning out the debuts and this week sees the release of one of the most anticipated of the year, North.
North is the creation of Darkstar the production duo who brought you the dubstep/garage stylings of Aidy's Girl is a Computer and Need You.
But if you believe this album is going to be one for the dancefloor you would be wrong. Although Aidy's Girl is a Computer does make an appearance, from all accounts the album has more of an experimental downbeat synth/pop feel. This could be due to the addition of a new member to the Darkstar boys set up, James Buttery on vocals.
The first single to be lifted from the album is Gold a reworking of the Human League track You Remind me of Gold which is the B side to their single Mirror Man. The choice of cover possibly hinting at where the groups sound is going?
Gold definitely has the Darkstar touch with the boys turning the original into a stunning mechanical ballad powered by Buttery's vocal. But who is to release this ambitious LP I hear you cry..... Hyperdub
Hyperdub may seem like a strange choice as the style of North does steer away from their usual output but head honcho Kode9 obviously sees something in these lads and I reckon he's bang on the money. Some might say it is a risk but I think it is a risk worth taking. North looks like it is to be one of the most talked about albums of the year and I reckon will be sitting comfortably at the top end of many critics best of 2010 lists.
North is released on Monday the 18th October via Hyperdub whilst Gold will be released on the 18th of November on 12" and digitally with a remix by John Roberts.
Listen to Gold below
DARKSTAR "GOLD" HYPERDUB 08.11.10 by DARLING RADIO PROMOTION
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