When Shapes Join Together 3
The third and final installment in the original Shapes compilation series.
Continuing his exploration of contemporary jazz, funk soul and hip hop flavours, Robert Luis presents the cream of the Tru Thoughts crop circa October 2002.
Mangataot, The Limp Twins, Treva Whateva, Capoeira Twins, Natural Self and Unitone all make their first appearance on CD for the label, alongside more established artists like Quantic (both with and without his Soul Orchestra), Bonobo and Jon Kennedy.
“Impressive selection of underground music. Where do Robert Luis & Co find these treats?”
Straight No Chaser
“Tru Thoughts are leading the charge for tastefully eclectic, beautifully subdued mood music. This album maneouvers easily through jazz, funk, soul, hip hop and back again without losing footing or sounding trite”
XLR8R
“We’re rather keen on Tru Thoughts here. They are, without doubt, the most on-point melodic breaks label of the moment and each release sends a shiver of excitement up our collective harrises when they land on the doormat”
Ministry
“When Shapes Join Together 3 reiterates exactly why Tru Thoughts has such a formidable reputation. A superb representation of where the label is at and where it is heading. Top stuff!”
Breakin’ Point
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- 01. Al Stylus - Form To Follow
- 02. Mangataot - Propolis
- 03. The Limp Twins - Moving Closer To The Sofa
- 04. Treva Whateva - Singalong
- 05. The Quantic Soul Orchestra - Terrapin
- 06. Flevans - Go Get The Big Horn
- 07. Quantic - Sweet Calling (Bears In The Woods Mix)
- 08. Capoeira Twins - Messin Around
- 09. Natural-Self - Raise The Game
- 10. Bonobo - Super 8
- 11. Jon Kennedy - Sounds Dreamy
- 12. Unitone - All Or Nothing