Full disclaimer..I chose the film to take the samples from, way back in December, way before anything happened in Ukraine. It really is a sad indictment that a film shot back in 1958, has become so relevant again in 2022. It really is mindblowing, 

I also blame the Rum completely for missing a couple of cues.

Sample credits are from Dr. Strangelove, a Hawk Films production, directed by Stanley Kubrick, for Columbia Pictures. As well as but in no means least, Welcome to Hell, by the Toy Machine skateboard company, all hail loyal pawns,

2021 Mix

So I was asked by a very old long lost friend I'd just reconnected with, to post a mixtape of tunage, from the last year of listening and influences. So here it is, 2-3 months late but finally here. It starts fast, but slowly turns into a fully immersive treat. I make no apologies for the standard of mixing either since it's my first time.

Track Listing:-
 Classic Masher - The Pixies
SabraCaddabra - Sabbath
Isle de Encanta - The Pixies
AngryMan - The Bees
Henry the Great  - Jackie Mittoo
Bam Bam - Sister Nancy
The Poor Barber - King Tubby, Prince Jammy
Sun King- The Beatles
Thicker than Water - Ferni Apodaca, Jack Johnson, Sylvia Apodaca, Todd Hannigan
Stone in Focus - Aphex Twin
Storm - Godspeed you Black Emperor
Drunk Driver/Killer Whale - Car Seat Headrest

2016

Ok, this is the 3rd attempt to post this today, the previous versions have been removed! 

This was compiled in the first few weeks of lockdown, the song choices may come across as quite melancholic at times, or angry, etc. This pretty much reflects my confused and bewildered state of mind at the time. We were incredibly busy at work being a frontline service, which was stressful in work volume, let alone the implications of what was happening in the world. My own asthma was particularly bad, fuelled by anxiety and rampant pollen levels, plus I was absorbing a load of family related health concerns too. I always try to bring the mix back round from the more heavy songs, and try to end on a more positive and uplifting feel, taking the listener on a journey throughout. Those that know me may also recognise the film samples too. 

It's a lot clunkier than I'd hoped, since I couldn't recognise my own handwritten notes for timings etc, but hopefully you all enjoy it.

Rob Fenn