Tirk, the label that has delighted us with superb compilations such as the renowned ‘Credit to the Edit’ series and the recently released and highly essential (for those who did not get the vinyls at the time) ‘Zen and the Art of Disco’, is back with us.
A record label branching from the now defunct and equally successful mid 90s label Nuphonic, that proves to get better with each release.
Tirk’s latest release by The Love Supreme, an Italian ensemble properly abusing some old analog synths and seemingly stuck in some 1980′s art house with a strong Krautrockesque influence, deliver a compilation of listenable tracks and some jewels (‘Bela Lugosi’s Dead’ – a rendition of Bauhaus same titled mind-trip hit or ‘Rocquet’ – already released as a 12″ single couple of years ago are getting serious rotation)
‘New Millenium Freaks’ sounds solid, organic (there are some ‘real’ instruments being used here… Listen to ‘Sugar’). Yet, sometimes too ‘clean’ and perfected… an Italian trend that sometimes deliver great results. It is overall an album that goes down well at home and with a bar / lounge crowd. No party belters though.
Tirk adds up another reference to its catalogue and we strongly recommend you to give it a proper listening and why not… some monetary transaction called purchase that will carry on supporting this consistent and humble UK label.
And if in doubt, just remember who brought you the timeless killer ‘Voodoo Ray’ touched by the magic hand of maestro Greg Wilson or the still present in my record bag Chaz Jankel’s compilation ‘My Occupation’.