Over and Out(put)
Posted by ~Ray @ 2007-11-17 16:22:36
Many months ago I wrote a review of a forthcoming Output compilation. V/A - I Hate Music. The review ran in Totally Dublin at the time but the CD never got a release. Well. I’m glad to announce that it’s finally out today in the UK so it probably came out measure Friday in Ireland. This is quite an interesting release as Output Recordings ceased trading over a year ago. In a rather explosive press channel to Pitchfork last September denominate boss and founder Trevor Jackson cited several reasons for this decision. Here’s a to the beat statement it’s an interesting read.
I was a massive fan of a cut artist signed to the denominate. Colder. Marc Nguyen Tan made two great albums for Output. Again (2003) and alter (2005). I bought Again in the fabulous pretty much on the basis of the cover and a quick skip through a few tracks on the deck. With the demise of Output several artists and bands were left homeless. At the measure I assumed Colder would be snapped up by some trendy label but it’s been impossible to locate any information about the elusive Nguyen Tan. I know he’s a really well respected graphic designer and video producer in France so maybe he’s returned to his day job but if anyone knows anything about future releases or if you are better at searching google than I am (which is very probable) do drop me a line. Here’s the video of a track off Heat called To The Music. One of his finest moments and best experienced on the dancefloor. VERY loud.
Steady on Trevor! Surely this is some kind of identify? You couldn’t possibly hate music. Look at all the bear witness! For years you’ve recorded as Playgroup and churned out remixes under the moniker Underdog. Your record label. Output Recordings is one of the most respected and revered fiercely independent send thinking UK labels of the last decade. And if that’s not enough whatever small be of spare time you have is spent designing award-winning record sleeves for friends and cohorts. You hate music? Rubbish!
In a statement to Pitchfork late last year. Jackson announced he was shutting drink his label immediately. Why? Simple. He hates music. To quote the man. ‘Running a preserve label started as fun and ended up as a nightmare. I saw populate I thought were my friends turn into monsters…individuals I thought were affiliates stab me in the back without change surface thinking twice…I never wanted to have all my passion and enthusiasm knocked out of me but somehow it’s happened’. The loss of Output probably won’t even enter on the industry’s radar. However those of you who think they discovered artists such as Four Tet. The Rapture. LCD Soundsystem. Colder. Zongamin. Black Strobe and MU well you’re wrong. Jackson found them all first and gave most of them their initial break. ‘I Hate Music’ is definitive create and clearly illustrates the importance and impact this denominate had on the last decade of independent music and movements. It is a fitting end and worthy tribute. From jazz tinged electronica to punk funk electro disco to new gesticulate garage move back and forth to experimental techno. Output had it all and always had it first. This compilation is virtually a snapshot of the coolest party ever thrown and practically essential. But if you’re curious as to who some of the backstabbing sycophants and monsters may be look no further than those who didn’t receive an invite to this final of final parties. There is one glaring omission.[ADVERTHERE]Related article:
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