Bleep

Seminal Muslimgauze experimentations in jungle available for the first time on vinyl. Recorded completely on DAT, this 1996 LP from Muslimgauze was a masterclass in the world of ethnic and worldly electronica that Bryn Jones occupied. Uzbekistani Bizzare and Souk is a jewel in the vast discography of Jones' extensive catalogue and takes elements of drum & bass and mixes them with elements of classic Muslimgauze to devastating effect. The almost hymnal opening of Abdul’s Halal is then uprooted by a murky breakbeat workout matched only by the chaotic bass-weight intensity of Cafkir Wa Hig which comes after it. The staggering aquatic trip hop of The Iranian Who Found Allah further demonstrates the versatility of Muslimgauze production. The corporeal and the spiritual set against a backdrop of forward-thinking production. Considering that Jones often stated that he rarely listened to any other music than his own, it's startling how easily these productions could of fitted with the drum & bass/jungle sounds around in 96'. Like a scratched Juice Box B-Side or a 20-years-before dubstep Shackleton rinsing the amen breaks this is sublime music and the work of a true visionary of experimental underground sounds.