Twisted Tongue
AJXCD212
Release date 10th August
Mining the spirit of ‘70’s p-funk and psyche soul mixed with a hint of new electro, Twisted Tongue’s debut is released on Acid Jazz on 10th August.
Bridging the gap between the old and the new, Twisted Tongue represents a carnival of production excellence from creative partnership Dave Jay and Mark Dalton. The post-millennial soul of Mindbeam Parts 1+2, the retro breaks and electro clash of Killing Angelina, the sensual strings and filthy groove of Niagra Song all showcase the modern diversity of this killer album – all topped off with catchy-as-hell lead single Got A Really Good Thing - forsaking the p-funk vibe and co-opting classic soul with the hyperactive gospel stylings of Andre 3000 or Dangermouse.
For Mark Dalton and Dave Jay, Twisted Tongue marks a return to their musical
roots; visiting the funk and soul experimentation of Funkadelic and Charles
Stepney; drawing on the influence of ‘80’s electrofunk (West Phillips,
Junie Morrison) and the Minneapolis sound of Morris Day and The Time. All
delivered in distinctly modern production techniques to create a style that
sits halfway between Seattle’s Pigeonhed & NY / Atlanta’s
Gnarls Barkley.
Before forming Twisted Tongue with Mark Dalton, Dave Jay featured as session
musician and remixer for a host of major label artists. In 2001, Jay signed
to Madonna's Maverick Records in the US as a member of Soul Hooligan, releasing
the album Music Like Dirt and contributing to TV and movie soundtracks including
Six Feet Under and Austin Powers: Goldmember. Since leaving Soul Hooligan,
Dave has contributed vocals to Andy Lewis’ first two albums and collaborated
with DJ Ray Mang.
Twisted Tongue arrives on Acid Jazz as the label enjoys its 21st Anniversary.
Founded in the late 80s by Gilles Peterson and Eddie Piller, it has provided
an esteemed and distinctive label home to successive generations of contemporary
and cutting edge British soul artists.
Includes the single 'Got A Really Good Thing'.
“One of the year’s most arresting debut albums. Utterly recommended for anyone with an ounce of funk anywhere in their being. ALBUM OF THE WEEK.” – DMC Update
"Part Prince, part Gnarls Barkley, part Bugz in the Attic, grooves don't come much thicker or smoother than this. A perfect sun-drenched festival soundtrack." – iDJ Magazine
"There is a persistent aroma of groove to Twisted Tongue." – The Guardian
”A slice of liquid funk blending the languid propulsion of Sly Stone, the inventiveness of Prince… and a cheeky attitude to the deracinated state of modern dance-pop.” – The Independent
“Loving acknowledgement of rich sources and electro modern touches will keep your feet fleeting and your hips swinging. Tear this mother out.” – The Daily Mirror
"Soulful and as funky as ten George Clintons." – Alt Sounds
"Cosmic, quirky p-funk jams meld with psych-soul grooves a la Charles Stepney. Four Stars." – Record Collector
"This music is fantastically listenable and brilliantly done." – Red Hot Velvet
"The soundtrack to a road trip in the blistering summer sunshine." – Remote Goat
...AND JUST TO PROVE YOU CAN'T WIN 'EM ALL:
"Cultural Sewage." - NME