Hot Natured - Equilibrium [Culprit]

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Posted by bas on Jun-15-2010 16:53:

Hot Natured - Equilibrium [Culprit]

Press release:

quote:
Culprit is thrilled to be releasing the second EP, �Equilibrium� from Hot Natured, Jamie Jones and Lee Foss� white-hot production alias. Hot Natured�s debut EP for Culprit �h.e.a.d.s.� showcased their funky hypnotic house sound, something they have further refined, explored and evolved on �Equilibrium�, to be released on vinyl June 15, 2010 and digitally on July 28.

Since their debut release Hot Natured have gone on to release much vaunted takes on MGMT�s �Electric Feel� via Wolf+Lamb, unveiled their new label, Hot Creations, and further showcased their sound with a debut live performance at Culprit�s WMC label bash and at their own stand-out parties at both DEMF and WMC. The titular track from this EP was featured on Ewan Pearson�s lauded �We Are Proud Of Our Choices� mix-CD for Kompakt earlier this year.

Foss and Jones are two of the most exciting young producers working today, and as Hot Natured have honed their own distinct stamp on contemporary techno and house music, or as they themselves have put it, �a sunny and modern take on some classic and future classic music�. This EP showcases much of Hot Natured�s signature cosmic techno with distorted vocals layered over wonky synths to produce warm sexy spacey funk. �Equilibrium� is actually a direct result of Culprit getting a very rare Jupiter-8 analogue synth into the hands of Hot Natured whilst in LA, it was something Jones loved so much he couldn�t bear to part with it, and promptly went out and bought his own.

Wintertime � a very impressive stretch for Hot Natured, leaving their patented disembodied vocals and a more ominous vibe behind, in favor of Carl Craig-like warm synth builds and a steady rising feel. This references classic Detroit techno with a modern take - an epic track that throws up its biggest surprise with a second bassline half-way through that takes the track to another level. One of Jamie's best basslines in a career made of them. A harbinger of timeless things to come from Hot Natured.

Equilibrium - A chugging bassline underpins this track, which Hot Natured build upon with vocal snippets, sleazy struts and layers of synth sounds. The edgiest track of the three and the most nocturnal, a bit playful while containing a more dangerous, darker edge. �Equilibrium�s� nagging synth sound will not leave any dancefloor unmoved.

Keys To The Garage � Fantastic use of percussion is the heart of this track. Hot Natured layer stripped down percussive and metallic sounds before introducing a sexy vocal and shimmering synth chords guaranteed to get hips and hands swaying.

Great EP all round, Witnertime & Equilibrium are jams. Samples at the Culprit Myspace

Posted by Forever Delayed on Jun-15-2010 21:00:

Been waiting for Equilibrium for waaaaay too long, tastey.

Posted by enydo on Jun-15-2010 21:03:

Really like Wintertime, not entirely sold on the other two though.

Posted by woscar on Jun-15-2010 21:39:

Woot!

Posted by idoru on Jun-15-2010 22:06:

Equilibrium and Keys to the Garage are hot, hot sex. I need these ASAP.

Posted by technocolour on Jun-15-2010 22:33:

vinyl out by the end of next week, hopefully

digital out in a month

Posted by JPlay on Jun-16-2010 03:45:

culprit gets it. that's it.

Posted by technocolour on Jun-16-2010 18:46:

very strong initial support for this one

Review

Another Review

And the two pieces of the DJ feedback so far that have warmed the cockles of the Culprit heart:

Doc Martin: ": Big ups to the Cali massive.Dope Record"

Ivan Smagghe: booooooom. detroit house well digested and spat in the face of conformism. 5 stars (6 if I could)

Posted by bas on Jun-16-2010 18:49:

Doc Martin, so awesome!

Posted by Kismet7 on Jun-16-2010 19:00:

cali massive!

cali biggin it up!

cali bringin the heat!

cali producin the porn for the hands and feet of the world.

one of them is from the ewan pearson mix...dope.

Posted by Chimney on Jun-16-2010 20:14:

<3 x10

Posted by dynomite8 on Jun-26-2010 09:35:

played on heidi's in new djs we trust show on radio 1 this week. . .

Posted by Ted Promo on Jun-26-2010 13:14:

Keys to the Garage sounded interesting; the other two sounded neat enough.

Posted by kadomony on Jun-26-2010 18:14:

Wintertime

Posted by bas on Jul-01-2010 15:13:

http://www.juno.co.uk/products/Equi...m-EP/396263-01/

http://www.phonicarecords.com/product/view/64629

At all fine record stores now

Posted by Chimney on Jul-01-2010 15:47:

quote:
Originally posted by bas
http://www.juno.co.uk/products/Equi...m-EP/396263-01/

http://www.phonicarecords.com/product/view/64629

At all fine record stores now

Fuck. Need to persuade girlfriend to give me her creditcard.

Posted by technocolour on Jul-02-2010 12:22:

our best supported release to date, a sampling:

DJ Mag Killer Tune (August)

MixMag Techno Tune of the Month - Equilibrium (August)

BBC Radio 1, In DJs we Trust: Equilibrium

Ministry Radio: � Keys to the garage

and other radio

SCOTLAND Edinburgh Evening News (The Guide) (Clubs page): Wintertime is streak of melodic audio genius, a vintage house vibe that's pure quality! Equilibrium is similarly choice! A Great package

IRELAND Raidi� na Life 106.4fm Dublin: This is a great ep!!! Lovin' each track. Hard to pick a favourite! Guess it's gonna be ''Wintertime'

PORTUGAL Dance Club mag (House reviews): hot natured tracks have been rockin my sets and i guess these three will do the same damage as the ones before. will definitely play these!

ITALY Radio Skylab (Electronica show and electronique.it / basebog.it): 'Wintertime' is amazing, in its perfect Hot Natured style The same could be said for 'Equilibrium'. 'Keys To The Garage' seems to be born for this summer 2010, warm and soul: that's the first of the three I'm going to air in my radio show.
Favourite Track: Keys To The Garage

IBIZA Holiday FM + TKO FM Costa Blanca (AREA32 radio show): It doesn�t get much better, these 2 togother are excellent. 2 is an amazing house record.

DJ SUPPORT from:

Tiefschwarz, Danny Tenaglia, Three, Kiki, Craig Richards, MANDY, Mr. C, Lee Burridge, Ivan Smagghe, Dyed Soundorom, Clive Henry, Adultnapper, Groove Armada, Doc Martin, Slam, Marc Ashken, FB Julian, Paul Woolford, Gavin Helrihy, Adultnapper, D'Julz, Seuil, Dollz At Play, Meat, Kate Simko, Anthony Collins, Swayzak, Geddes, Matthew Styles, Subb-an, Hector, Adam Shelton (Cocoon)...

sorry for the barrage, just super excited about this one

Posted by Forever Delayed on Jul-02-2010 18:34:

Been trying to find a sample of the alleged massive second bassline in "Wintertime", but no joy

Posted by technocolour on Jul-02-2010 19:17:

the track is a bit epic at nearly 10 minutes, with the bassline change past half-point...

gon' have to buy it

Posted by Clovis on Jul-02-2010 19:24:

Huge release for Lee and Jamie, very happy for them!

Posted by dynomite8 on Jul-02-2010 19:52:

very excited w mixmag tune of the month and dj mag killer tunes section!

Posted by Soul Foods on Jul-06-2010 02:57:

Been waiting on this for quite some time. Very dope release.

Posted by Penalba on Jul-16-2010 03:02:

Hey, OP said this should be released digitally on July 15 (today) however I cannot find it on beatport? Can anyone point me in the right direction?

Posted by Adam420 on Jul-16-2010 07:28:

I REALLY like wintertime, and this is probably my favorite release on the label yet.

Posted by Guest on Jul-16-2010 13:28:

Nothing of interest on this release for me.

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