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22​.​02​.​85

by Bastien Keb

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sweetiedeed
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sweetiedeed This whole album seems to have the same groove to it. "Pick up" and "Cashmere" are pretty much the same song. But oh how I love the hook. This is quite a moody album, with layered vocals and danceable horns. Its like you jumped off a diving board, you were having fun and realize now you shouldn't have jumped but you're about to hit the water. Favorite track: Pick Up.
hleah
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hleah This album feels raw, understated and honest, totally different to anything else being released right now. The discordance and funk throughout give this record a totally unique vibe. The spoken word over some of the interludes is gorgeous and feels very right. This album tells a story to everyone who listens. Favorite track: Town.
Bert Verso
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Bert Verso It's rare these days to hear such a coherent album from start to finish. Big Up! Favorite track: Fit Rare ft Cappo.
Ken Toda
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Ken Toda Definitely one of the best album in '17... Favorite track: Fit Rare ft Cappo.
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Intro 02:04
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Pick Up 03:37
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Cashmere 04:22
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The Lug 01:52
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Night Hustle 03:20
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Rare Fit 01:28
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Town 04:07
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Yela 03:44
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The Cut 01:29
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Younger 04:32
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Crumbs 01:43

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'22.02.85' is the new album from Bastien Keb. Initially conceived as a concept album about a stripper lost in the city (like a straight-to-video follow up to Showgirls), '22.02.85' has a distinctly nocturnal edge to it. The city at night, lost in a crowd, abandoned petrol stations, empty kebab shops, broken florescent lights. Like a half-forgotten dream, familiar yet unnerving. He says all the songs are all about girls apart from two about a big lug. You may catch a phrase here and there but the context is all in the feel:There's a melancholy edge, but I don't wanna depress people. Sad but hopeful? If that's possible.

A guitarist first and foremost, Keb also plays trumpet, bass, drums, piano, flute and more - many borrowed donated or found instruments. Layering and pitching his voice to imaginative effect, you might feel an influence of Bon Iver or Jai Paul but in truth it's more indebted to The Impressions or The Delfonics. Keb makes a living writing music for TV and film and you'll hear hints of cinematic direction throughout. The soundtracks of Isaac Hayes taped from Madlib's second hand SP-303 for a re-scored Twin Peaks. Recorded by himself in Leamington and Hackney he discloses I don't really mic shit up proper, so I gotta go lo-fi. Warm, fuzzy, dirty and honest; an antidote to over-production and over-analysis.

Bastien Keb's debut album 'Dinking in the Shadows of Zizou' subtly nudged itself into public consciousness in 2015, drawing the attention of myriad press and radio, briskly establishing itself with an endearing mix of downbeat anti-ballads, off-centre instrumentals and warped funk. Here and now, he's progressed confidently. Relaxed, naturally soulful, exploratory, at times tender, others acerbic; '22.02.85' solidifies Bastien Keb's reputation as an individual rising talent.

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released March 3, 2017

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Bastien Keb Royal Leamington Spa, UK

Psychedelic, soulful, eerie, experimental, ambient and avant garde - experimental hip hop and soul music, all played live never any samples!

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