Messin' Around 12"
After releasing music on FFRR, Chicago’s Guidance Records and Timo Maas’ Hope imprint, Wolverhampton-based duo Capoeira Twins recorded this blinding track especially for Tru Thoughts.
‘Messin’ Around’ sees Tim and Ian don their nu-jazz hats and dancin’ shoes for a keyboard-led polyrhythmic breakbeat mash-up of the highest calibre.
This version of the track also made an appearance on the Tru Thoughts compilation, ‘When Shapes Join Together 3’.
On the flip, Quantic’s fresh take on the track ups the drums without losing key elements of the original.
“Dungeon deep bass, lovelorn reggae vocals and a shuffling, cheeky jig that runs right through the core, making this one of the best prezzies under the tree!”
Sleazenation
“Messin Around is a peachy jazz-step fusion with skippy drums, a warm bass hum and a scratchy old blues/gospel vocal that gives the track its inimitable character”
Knowledge Magazine
“This is a particularly large tune from an excellent imprint”
Mixmaster Morris
“As expected, Will Holland turns in a top remix”
Bushy, Catskills Records
“Rockin’ tune!”
Richard Dorfmeister