James holden the idiots are winning full album2006 youtube. The title of the album is a quote from british comedy series nathan barley track listing lump. Triangle folds is holden s first release in four years yet still feels like a logical progression from his last effort, 2006s debut the idiots are winning. He recruited drummer tom page of experimental electronic duo. If holden was already starting to push the boundaries on his debut, the. James holdenthe idiots are winning lpborder community. Using his extensive modular synth collection to mould tripping midtempo sequences which sway, bobble and bounce with holden s typical lushness and acute sense of melody, triangle folds. Informal, infrequent basement parties with the odd red light or two. His second longplayer, the inheritors, will be released in june, and from the. We have a local selection of products that ship direct from rough trade nyc. Marcus hamblett detritus i guest on vibraphone piece playing ribboncontroller synth harps. The idiots are winning by james holden on apple music. James holden and his border community imprint are among many of the latest producerslabels working hard to blur the lines between techno, minimal, and progressive house.
It has been seven long years since james holden released the idiots are winning to widespread acclaim, with the guardian dubbing it the most astonishing debut in electronic music since boards of canadas music has the right to children. So it makes sense that holden s debut fulllength, the idiots are winning, would continue his mission of moving styles closer together. J ames holden was a teenage trance producer who had a huge club hit, horizons, while studying maths at oxford. Idiot is the standout banger, lump is more trippy and heat workout, and 10101 is the twitchy and mesmeric workout you cannot escape. The idiots are winning, an album by james holden on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. And thats exactly what james holden s the idiots are winning is. The idiots are winning splatter vinyl edition vinyl.
James holden mac salle principale, montreal qc, may 27 considering both his danceorientated past and his more recent forays into the obscure, a modern day james holden set has the potential to g. James holden the idiots are winning tonochangs blog. Holden uses some brilliant sounds on this album, constructing simple but effective rhythms and deconstructing harmonies into their most base elements. Jul 20, 2011 james holden the idiots are winning 2006. Holden the idiots are winning splatter vinyl edition. Longawaited repress of holdens essential 2006 debut the idiots are winning on double crystalclear splatter vinyl copies only. Holden, the idiots are winning 4 5 stars 4 out of 5 stars. Even with all of his subsequent success, few records capture the essence of james holden s sound quite like his debut album. The idiots are winning by james holden released in 2006 via border community. Watch the video for idiot from james holden s boogybytes vol. The idiots are winning now theres a sentiment that holds up well today was the debut album by one time overlord of computer music, holden, or james holden, as weve come to know and love him. The albums opening tunes, lump and 10101, are without question a nod of the cap to classic richard d. The idiots are winning by james holden album, minimal.
Buy the idiots are winning cd online at low prices in india. The inheritors is the second studio album by british electronic music producer james holden, released on 24 june 20 by border community holden had not intended to perform live, but he put together a live show after thom yorke requested he support on a north american tour with atoms for peace. In 2006, holden released the idiots are winning, described by the guardian as the most astonishing debut in electronic music since boards of canadas music has the right to children. Anyone who goes into holden s album without a predisposition to worship at the altar of techno music for techno musics sake is pretty much up the creek without. Our new desktop experience was built to be your music destination. Its safe to say that the title of holdens 2006 lp the idiots are winning still feels relevant today. James holden s second album of his career, some seven years after his accomplished debut the idiots are winning. For longterm fans of holden, border communioty, or lovers of romantic, cosmic, modern dance music who havent heard it yet, the idiots are winning now feels like a fine throwback to an innocent era when it seemed like everyone had a floppy emo fringe, a myspace page, and dangerously tight trews. The title of the album is a quote from british comedy series nathan barley. Ben thompson is pleased to learn that, having remixed madonna. It was originally released in 2006 and contains the classic tracks idiot. James holden embarks on new album with wild synth jam gone. So, it seems that a lot of people are not into the idiots are winning.
James, with haunting melodies and indecipherable vocal lines. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Longawaited repress of holden s essential 2006 debut the idiots are winning on double crystalclear splatter vinyl copies only. James holden, the idiots are winning 4 5 stars 4 out of 5 stars. Audacious young british electronics star arrives in style. Jul 02, 20 around the release of his 2006 debut lp, the idiots are winning, uk producer james holden was asked by production magazine future music to list his top 10 pieces of gear.
Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. The idiots are winning by james holden on amazon music. Buy the idiots are winning cd online at low price in india on. But to be honest there isnt really a lot of that either. The inheritors finds him showing off his newly developed mastery of maxmsp and modular synthesis, and across its whopping fifteen track duration theres space for him to indulge his love of far more than techno.
Ben thompson is pleased to learn that, having remixed madonna and britney, the cerebral techno star has gone back to basics. James holdens dan ashcroftchannelling 2006 debut lp resurfaces, trimmed down and cut on a fancy new pressing. So it makes sense that holden s debut fulllength, the idiots are winning. Fortunately, the idiots are winning, holden s gorgeously magisterial debut lp, circumvents the question by throwing holden s most mortifying characteristics right in your face.
Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. It seems remarkable that someone as wellestablished as holden has only released one album to date, 2006s the idiots are winning, but its not as if he rests on his laurels. But even after all i have seen and heard, i was still completely unprepared for the level that james holden has taken things to on his second album, the inheritors, the devonborn producer and border community head honchos followup to 2006s the idiots are winning. Shop the idiots are winning splatter vinyl edition vinyl. Entitled the idiots are winning, it marks the point where holden leaves his peers behind, and effortlessly glides into the stratosphere, drawing on techno, lofi and even kraut rock influences to create an aweinspiring body of music to which parallels have been drawn to the likes of aphex twin, four tet, the knife, and herbert. James holdens longawaited sequel to the idiots are winning is preceded by this threetrack single, which offers less nathan barley quotes and more of the innovative, bruising electronica that made his debut one of 2006s most talked about. James holden the idiots are winning 2019 repress the.
Listen free to james holden the idiots are winning. James holden the idiots are winning border community. Its safe to say that the title of holden s 2006 lp the idiots are winning still feels relevant today. Still reluctant to bestow upon it the accolade of debut album, for holden himself the idiots are winning remains an ep which grew out of control. Holden the idiots are winning splatter vinyl edition 2lp lump quiet drumming 10101 idiot clapsolo corduroy lumpette idiot flute. James holden the idiots are winning 2019 repress ltd. Albums include the inheritors, the animal spirits, and balance 005. Nov 11, 2006 james holden, the idiots are winning 4 5 stars 4 out of 5 stars. It was originally released in 2006 and contains the classic tracks idiot, lump, corduroy and 10101. Includes barnstorming stomper idiot, trippy headwrecker lump, looselimbed workout corduroy and the twitchy. Comprised of essentially three tracks, lump, 10101 and idiot, and a lot of messing about see quiet drumming interlude and.
The idiots are winning is a masterclass in unhinged grooves, glitchy electronic sounds and mutant sounds that set a new benchmark in experimental textures, sound design and dance floor clout. Along with labelmate nathan fake, he released a string of 12 singles that caught the attention of many djs and dancefloors around the world. Includes unlimited streaming via the free bandcamp app, plus highquality download in mp3, flac and more. A unashamedly dancefloorfocused ep bursting with dj tools which somehow also stands up as an idiosyncratic and effortlessly accomplished debut album offering, the idiots are winning is a celebration of onetime king of computer music james holden. Holden has always been an outspoken fan of rock and pitcheddown electronica for evidence, check his at the controls mix from earlier this year, and one might expect the idiots are winning, successfully or otherwise, to flit between perceived genres and incorporate a range of styles. The musicsounds do come across more potently on vinyl than on cd, the bass croons even more, and the faust like cringing and spasms of the winning idiots conjured by holden are truly vivid, but so, whats the point. It was released in 2006 as the fourteenth record on holden s own record label, border community. Skip to the main navigation skip to the main content skip to search skip to footer skip to the main content back to the top.
Border community kickstarted the careers of many young musicians, such as nathan fake, fairmont and holden. Comprised of essentially three tracks, lump, 10101 and idiot, and a lot of messing. The idiots are winning is the first lp by electronic music producer james holden. Holden has always been an outspoken fan of rock and pitcheddown electronica for evidence, check his at the controls mix from earlier this year, and one might expect the idiots are winning, successfully or otherwise, to flit between perceived genres and incorporate a. Mar 26, 20 after seven years, james holden will finally release a followup to his 2006 debut album, the idiots are winning. Oct 30, 2006 when a track like the densely textured lump kicks off an album, you know youre in for a treat. The idiots are winning is much closer to jamess nathan fake remixing era. James holden, the idiots are winning music the guardian. When a track like the densely textured lump kicks off an album, you know youre in for a treat. James holden s longawaited sequel to the idiots are winning is preceded by this threetrack single, which offers less nathan barley quotes and more of the innovative, bruising electronica that made his debut one of 2006s most talked about. Even with all of his subsequent success, few records capture the essence of james holdens sound quite like his debut album.
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