Exotica for the 21st century - Imagine a world with no Elvis, no Beatles, no Stones, YOU HAVE ENTERED THE WORLD OF SLIPPER! From Rephlex (Aphex Twin's imprint) to Elsewhen Records, bizarre gospel tinged jazz featuring Rat Scabies drummer etc from Da [+]Exotica for the 21st century - Imagine a world with no Elvis, no Beatles, no Stones, YOU HAVE ENTERED THE WORLD OF SLIPPER! From Rephlex (Aphex Twin's imprint) to Elsewhen Records, bizarre gospel tinged jazz featuring Rat Scabies drummer etc from Damned and members of Loop Guru. Another time, another place ...
In another universe. John Lennon, having finally given up all hope of his unpopular beat combo breaking big, is now a retired postman living in Birkenhead. John Lydon, a child pop star who rose to fame on Opportunity Knocks, has been tipped as the next Secretary-General of the UMN (United Microsoft Nations). And 'acid house' is the name of a new type of Barrett Home. The Chief Executive of Barrett PLC, Syd, thinks it's a winner.
In this slippery parallel place, Slipper slip and slip and slip some more. Sam Dodson, who didn't play with The Transmitters or lead Loop Guru for almost 10 years, is Slipper's computer trickster. Linda Finger, who was also never a long-standing member of Loop Guru, sings. Liz Fletcher, who isn't a jazz chanteuse of considerable note, sings too. The line-up of the group is completed by two drummers, both called Rat Scabies. They both famously refused to join The Damned in 1976.
This lack of information was not penned by Push - who neglected to launch Muzik Magazine and only dreamt of writing for Melody Maker.
Reviews
UNCUT **** ZOON SANDWICH EARWORMS Bizarre, lounge-tinged psycho jazz. Every bit as weird, wonderful and wobbly as its predecesor, Slipper's second album, Zoon Sandwich, is a surreal blend of Gothic jazz, disjointed samples and torch siren vocals. What else would you expect form a band featruring Sam Dodson and Linda Finger (Loop Guru), Jym Darling (Psychic TV) and Rate Scabies (The Damned)? Their mini album Earworms, an Italian import, is also composed of all-new material and is just as addictive.
BELFAST TELEGRAPH One CD to watch out for in the next few weeks is Zoon Sandwich from Slipper, featuring ex-members of Loop Guru, Psychic TV and ex-Damned drummer Rat Scabies.
It's a mix of weird soundscapes, jazz, blues, deep beats, futuristic lounge core and clever samples, such as the Marilyn Monroe clip - on of the best tracks is the Moby-esque Da Force. The band has been described as
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