London Hooligan Soul, by The Ballistic Brothers

London Hooligan Soul

by The Ballistic Brothers

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1.	Portobello Cafe 05:51	buy track
2.	Come On 06:03	buy track
3.	Soho Cab Ride 05:17	buy track
4.	I'll Fly Away 05:24	buy track
5.	Jah Jah Call You 05:36	buy track
6.	Mark's Lude 00:35	buy track
7.	I Don't Know 05:17	buy track
8.	Sister Song 06:19	buy track
9.	A Beautiful Space 07:08	buy track
10.	Steppin' Into Eden 05:30	buy track
11.	Peckings 02:56	buy track
12.	Uschi's Lament 04:19	buy track

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By 1995 The Ballistic Brothers already had their hooks into us through the club anthem 'Blacker' and the two 'vs. Eccentric Afros' EPs on Delancy Street. Their debut album 'London Hooligan Soul' was a clarion call to a generation of clubbers, who were excited by the opportunities presented by house music, but also saw the musical continuity encapsulated in the many routes of clubland history.

Made up of Ashley Beedle, David Hill, Rocky & Diesel, four men who themselves have had storied roles in UK club music, The Ballistic Brothers are a unique product of time and place.

It came housed in an evocative sleeve, adorned with a picture of the 1990 Poll Tax riots taken by band member David Hill. Its back cover came with a written manifesto of memories that took in everything from Soul Boy Weekenders, record shops, The Blackpool Mecca, The Jam and the early UK hip hop of The Language Lab, to life both on the dole and under the dreg ends of Tory rule.

Musically the journey within was just as immersive, taking in the jazz-house of 'Come On', early drum and bass stirrings on 'I'll Fly Away', a tribute to the West London reggae shop ‘Peckings', to some of the most blissful Ibiza-style chill-out grooves on 'Uschi's Lament' and 'A Beautiful Space'. And although it is now a cliché to say it, the music has a filmic quality - as the album seems to chart a series of scenarios.
It has been nearly 30 years since the album was first released and, while it has never been reissued on vinyl, it has continued to build up a reputation for its brilliance. To prepare this release, the band and Acid Jazz have gone back to the original master DATs and, in association with Nick Robbins at Sound Mastering, have made new high quality transfers to ensure the finest sound quality possible. The original Blue Source sleeve has been carefully restored by The Unknown.

The double album will be released on 26 April on Acid Jazz. The digital version is available now!

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released April 26, 2024

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The Ballistic Brothers London, UK

Cult ‘90s club outfit the Ballistic Brothers comprised of Darren Rock, Darren House, Ashley Beadle, David Hill and Uschi Classen, They combined their talents on a series of mysterious vinyl releases in the heady days of the London club scene. If you were part of a clubbing tribe in the early/mid ‘90s - any clubbing tribe - you will have danced to the Ballistic Brothers. ... more

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