{"product_id":"alan-hawkshaw-brian-bennett-synthesizer-and-percussion-themes-international-180g-vinyl-lp","title":"Alan Hawkshaw \/ Brian Bennett: Synthesizer And Percussion (Themes International, 180g) Vinyl LP","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGrooooovy\u003c\/i\u003e is the first thought that comes to mind when listening to \u003cem\u003eSynthesizer And Percussion\u003c\/em\u003e, a library record composed by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.sbs\/search?type=product\u0026amp;q=Alan+Hawkshaw+and+Brian+Bennett\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlan Hawkshaw and Brian Bennett\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and released in 1974. Meant to be a companion piece to the duo's other synth-based outing \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.sbs\/products\/alan-hawkshaw-brian-bennett-synthesis-kpm-music-library-180g-vinyl-lp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSynthesis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, this album can be described as a cross between minimal G-funk with hints of early acid house. Not what you would expect just by looking at the cover or reading the most underwhelming blurb on the rear: \"This record features the many distinctive sounds of the ARP Synthesizer plus percussion in various moods and tempos.\" Featuring tons of heavy breaks, this album is ultra-smooth and its difficult to put into words just \u003cem\u003ehow\u003c\/em\u003e much it knocks. From the g-strut beat of \"Oddball\" to the spacey conga filled \"Mile High Swinger (B)\" to the funky \"Driving Force\" this album doesn't hold anything back and shows two master craftsmen at work; I mean, the last 5 songs are synth-only jams that are just ripe for sampling. Remastered from the original master tapes, pressed onto 180g vinyl, and reissued for the first time by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.sbs\/search?q=be+with+records\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBe With Records\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, this record is not to be missed. 15 tracks in all. Recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited Edition pressed on 180g vinyl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eremastered from the original analog tapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBe With Records 2018\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003ereviewed by RBG 12\/2018\u003c\/h6\u003e","brand":"Alan Hawkshaw \/ Brian Bennett","offers":[{"title":"Vinyl LP *Loc03","offer_id":15428944461914,"sku":"fr-4023","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/4542\/products\/alanhawkshawbrianbennett-themes.jpg?v=1762276172","url":"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.sbs\/products\/alan-hawkshaw-brian-bennett-synthesizer-and-percussion-themes-international-180g-vinyl-lp","provider":"turntablelab.sbs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}