Seven Steps by Shri - Drum The Bass [DTBASS005] FLAC download included with physical items

Seven Steps

Shri

A 11 track beats & breaks album (51m 27s) — released September 29th 2008 on Drum The Bass

#electronic #beats-and-breaks
Brand new album from Asian Underground stalwart, Shri. "Seven Steps" comes to us straight from the gut, sitting on a fat bed of bass grooves, which were not as obvious in his earlier releases. Sounding like a fresh take on his own sound, with a lot more attitude; less polite but still with a strong Indian accent to it. The CD takes funked up versions of Bombay street beats, where big bass lines loop slowly under traditional Indian instrumentals along with drum beats, which skit in, out and around bass and melodies across the eleven tracks. Originally discovered by Simon Dove, who stumbled across Shri's debut, 'Inspirational Satisfaction', Shri's UK profile has since gradually grown over the years. He came to England to play with Talvin Singh and soon became a key member of Asian underground label Outcaste and a regular fixture in rising star Nitin Sawhney's band in the mid-late nineties, before dropping his UK debut, 'Drum The Bass' in 1997. Soon after the release of this record he formed a relationship with DJ and producer Badmarsh, with whom he explored the convolution of drawing together programmed beats and electronic soundscapes with live aspects on records such as 'Signs'. After this Shri returned to focussing on his solo career, building his song writing craft as well as exploring and expanding his more recent skills as a producer. The new album 'Seven Steps' marks a significant stage in his career as both a songwriter and producer whose talent, along with the depth of his ideas, have always made him a popular figure within the UK music scene.

Lucky Seven - Shri plays a good numbers game. Kevin Le Gendre is in for the count. - Kevin Le Gendre Echoes magazine

... this is a rollicking, cultured album, and one that demands another listen. - Bent - sep08

Trip-hoppy opener 'Barbwire Butterfly with rapper JC-001 is a highlight. Mint Track. 3.5/5 stars - Paul Clarke DJ

..more subtlety and nuance to Shri's music...highly effective and the melodic landscapes can become languidly beautiful.. - Nathaniel handy Songlines

..enjoyable album packed with exciting songs..plenty of listening lovelies on Seven Steps ..definitely worth a purchase - Ron O Subba Cultcha

If Ministry of Sound does not hunt this down for their next Chill out album then they are missing a trick!.. instrumentally rich..subtle but effective - daily music guide

..soulful electronic sound.. Shri's potency in the studio remains a vigorous asset - Barcode 7.4/10

It Isn't often you find an album to get excited about but 'Seven Steps, is one of those. You won't hear another album like it this year. guaranteed. - Sarah's review Young Scot

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