{"product_id":"craig-bratley-return-to-bass","title":"Craig Bratley - Return To Bass","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCraig Bratley – Return To Bass | Electronica \u0026amp; Dub 12 Inch Vinyl LP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCat No:\u003c\/strong\u003e MFLP01\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Magic Feet\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Electronica, Dub\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpec:\u003c\/strong\u003e Picture Sleeve\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisc Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 Inch Vinyl LP\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCraig Bratley\u003c\/strong\u003e returns with \u003cstrong\u003eReturn To Bass\u003c\/strong\u003e, a richly crafted \u003cstrong\u003eelectronica\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003edub vinyl LP\u003c\/strong\u003e that arrives over a decade after his acclaimed debut album. Released on \u003cstrong\u003eMagic Feet\u003c\/strong\u003e, this highly anticipated second album showcases Bratley's evolution as a producer, drawing together influences from \u003cstrong\u003eItalo disco\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eacid house\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eBritish electropop\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eChicago house\u003c\/strong\u003e and deep-rooted \u003cstrong\u003edub reggae\u003c\/strong\u003e traditions into a cohesive and immersive listening experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving spent years refining his production techniques and releasing a string of diverse underground records, \u003cstrong\u003eCraig Bratley\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers his most accomplished work to date. The spirit of legendary dub innovators \u003cstrong\u003eKing Tubby\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eLee 'Scratch' Perry\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eDennis Bovell\u003c\/strong\u003e runs throughout the album, while the unmistakable rhythmic influence of \u003cstrong\u003eSly \u0026amp; Robbie\u003c\/strong\u003e provides the driving force behind tracks such as \u003cstrong\u003e'Plasticine Dub'\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e'Return To Bass'\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e'No In Between Dub'\u003c\/strong\u003e. Bratley's trademark \u003cstrong\u003eTB-303\u003c\/strong\u003e acid lines weave through the record, creating a distinctive sound that balances dancefloor functionality with deep listening appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe album features standout vocal performances from \u003cstrong\u003eAmy Douglas\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eThomas Gandey\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eOla\u003c\/strong\u003e, alongside expressive trumpet contributions from \u003cstrong\u003eTim Hutton\u003c\/strong\u003e. Highlights include the title track \u003cstrong\u003e'Return To Bass'\u003c\/strong\u003e, blending laid-back hip-hop grooves with cinematic brass arrangements, while \u003cstrong\u003e'Everybody Pushing'\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers a beautifully hazy \u003cstrong\u003eBalearic\u003c\/strong\u003e atmosphere and infectious vocal hook. The closing reprise version strips the track back to reveal the shimmering \u003cstrong\u003eItalo disco\u003c\/strong\u003e foundations beneath, rounding off a record packed with character, warmth and musical depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDJ support has been exceptional, with praise from \u003cstrong\u003ePete Gooding\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ePete Herbert\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eStephen KIW\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eDon Letts\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eSean Johnston\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eTim Sweeney\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eEwan Pearson\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eAlex From Tokyo\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eRichard Norris\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eRichard Sen\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ePete Herbert\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eBalearic Mike\u003c\/strong\u003e and many more respected selectors across the underground music scene. Pete Herbert describes the release as \"quality start to finish\", while Pete Gooding singled out \u003cstrong\u003e'Everybody Pushing'\u003c\/strong\u003e as a standout Balearic anthem already finding its way into sets at Pikes Ibiza.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEssential for collectors of \u003cstrong\u003edub vinyl\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eelectronica records\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eBalearic music\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eacid house vinyl\u003c\/strong\u003e and fans of the ever-evolving \u003cstrong\u003eMagic Feet\u003c\/strong\u003e catalogue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracklist:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA1 - Plasticine Dub\u003cbr\u003eA2 - Return To Bass\u003cbr\u003eA3 - No In Between Dub\u003cbr\u003eA4 - Ahnedonia\u003cbr\u003eB1 - Everybody Pushing\u003cbr\u003eB2 - S.A.W\u003cbr\u003eB3 - Thanks For All The Fish\u003cbr\u003eB4 - Everybody Pushing (Reprise)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Buy This Vinyl?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong-awaited second album from \u003cstrong\u003eCraig Bratley\u003c\/strong\u003e, arriving over a decade after his acclaimed debut release.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA unique fusion of \u003cstrong\u003edub reggae\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eelectronica\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eItalo disco\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eacid house\u003c\/strong\u003e and slow-burning \u003cstrong\u003eChicago house\u003c\/strong\u003e influences.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures guest appearances from \u003cstrong\u003eAmy Douglas\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eThomas Gandey\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eOla\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eTim Hutton\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupported by leading DJs including \u003cstrong\u003ePete Herbert\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ePete Gooding\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eDon Letts\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eSean Johnston\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eTim Sweeney\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eEwan Pearson\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEssential listening for fans of \u003cstrong\u003edub vinyl\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eBalearic records\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eelectronica LPs\u003c\/strong\u003e and underground dance music.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Magic Feet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58066563760502,"sku":"MFLP01","price":22.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0263\/9042\/9781\/files\/Craig_Bratley_-_Return_To_Bass_12_Inch_Vinyl_LP_Magic_Feet_MFLP01_Front_Cover.jpg?v=1781169479","url":"https:\/\/www.nothingventuredvinyl.co.uk\/products\/craig-bratley-return-to-bass","provider":"Nothing Ventured Vinyl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}