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Andy Carthy's Mr. Scruff project is that rare beast in trip-hop and breakbeat circles -- an act who's enjoyed plenty of commercial success (relatively speaking), but still hasn't worn out his welcome. Ninja Tuna comes after a long break in production records, although Carthy kept his name current with great mix albums and popular commercials for Lincoln and Volvo. The album begins normally enough for a trip-hop record, with several different genre exercises and some intriguing guest features (Alice Russell, Quantic, Roots Manuva) -- nothing that hasn't been seen from a dozen different breakbeat producers of the '90s or 2000s. But Scruff has a different endpoint in mind, and Ninja Tuna gradually evolves into a pleasant grind of house and funk that relaxes the affair and makes for a surprisingly subtle listen (especially compared to the dynamic first half of the record). Late in the program, "Give Up to Get" reveals itself as the highlight, a mellow slice of jazz-house that would be welcomed by any Theo Parrish fan looking for more in the after-hours funk vein.
© John Bush /TiVo
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Mr. Scruff, Primary
2008 Ninja Tune
Mr. Scruff, Primary - Alice Russell, Featuring
2008 Ninja Tune
Mr. Scruff, Primary
2008 Ninja Tune
Mr. Scruff, Primary
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Mr. Scruff, Primary
2008 Ninja Tune
Mr. Scruff, Primary - Roots Manuva, Featuring
2008 Ninja Tune
Mr. Scruff, Primary - Danny Breaks, Featuring
2008 Ninja Tune
Mr. Scruff, Primary
2008 Ninja Tune
Mr. Scruff, Primary - Andreya Triana, Featuring
2008 Ninja Tune
Mr. Scruff, Primary
2008 Ninja Tune
Mr. Scruff, Primary
2008 Ninja Tune
Mr. Scruff, Primary - Pete Simpson, Featuring
2008 Ninja Tune
Mr. Scruff, Primary
2008 Ninja Tune
Album review
Andy Carthy's Mr. Scruff project is that rare beast in trip-hop and breakbeat circles -- an act who's enjoyed plenty of commercial success (relatively speaking), but still hasn't worn out his welcome. Ninja Tuna comes after a long break in production records, although Carthy kept his name current with great mix albums and popular commercials for Lincoln and Volvo. The album begins normally enough for a trip-hop record, with several different genre exercises and some intriguing guest features (Alice Russell, Quantic, Roots Manuva) -- nothing that hasn't been seen from a dozen different breakbeat producers of the '90s or 2000s. But Scruff has a different endpoint in mind, and Ninja Tuna gradually evolves into a pleasant grind of house and funk that relaxes the affair and makes for a surprisingly subtle listen (especially compared to the dynamic first half of the record). Late in the program, "Give Up to Get" reveals itself as the highlight, a mellow slice of jazz-house that would be welcomed by any Theo Parrish fan looking for more in the after-hours funk vein.
© John Bush /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 13 track(s)
- Total length: 01:07:06
- Main artists: Mr. Scruff
- Label: Ninja Tune
- Genre: Electronic
2008 Ninja Tune
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